MASON CITY — A special photo exhibit, “31 Voices,” featuring portraits and stories of 31 Iowa survivors of domestic violence, will be displayed Thursday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 23, at the NIACC Activity Center.

The exhibit is part of the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cerro Gordo County.

By artist and author Katie Thompson, the exhibit will be shown from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23.

“The stories are optimistic and hopeful for women impacted by domestic violence,” said Mary Ingham, executive director of Crisis Intervention Services in Mason City.

A reception to meet Thompson will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

The exhibit is sponsored by Crisis Intervention Services.