Other than reported home invasions, an occasional murder, some drug busts, there isn’t much happening in River City but of course I don’t go to the North End unless I am in the car driving through.
The parking problems on the Plaza seem to have gone under ground for now; the café at the Park Inn hotel is up and running but no one really knows if it’s actually open to everyone, or if there is restrictions on getting in there. There is no advertising surrounding it on any media outlet in this area. My advice to everyone is to simply forget it exists, because in many ways it really doesn’t. Any place that does not have garlic in their kitchen isn’t a real restaurant anyway. They probably have a picture of a bottle of olive oil, but not a real bottle.
The summer is rather boring; things at 5-East are also quiet, the mayor could be on antabuse which would account for this quiet period, or he could be plotting to find a way to escape the hypocrisy of spending $76,500.00 to move his desk while at the same time trying to upend the sanitation department under the guise of saving money for the city.
The Mercy hospital reportedly is looking to take space in the Willowbrook Mall. This is an interesting dichotomy; the hospital pawns itself off as a Christian enterprise governed by Christian values…yet they will think nothing of uprooting established businesses that have existed in the same location for 28 years. Is this what Jesus would do? It can’t be because space is hard to come by in this town….that’s for sure.
We haven’t heard from Willett the Economic Developer for quite a while. I think he’s securely ensconced in with the Chamber where the rigor of the day is to put out a newsletter to whatever members are left. The title, “Chamber of Commerce” is a misnomer because they have had very little to do with any commerce of late. They are training Willett.
We also have something called “A Main Street Coordinator” who combs his hair down over his forehead like he was in the Fifth Grade; maybe he is, he has a make believe job as far as I can see. He doesn’t take breaks, he gets recesses.
Peter Children
Peter – a serious queston. Why can’t Mason City draw new industry? We have the interstate, an airport, an available work force, and yet, we’re a dying town. You’re one of the few persons willing to make a statement and not worry about stepping on a few toes, so please give us your opinion. Why can’t Mason City draw new industry. Thank you.
So gdamn dumb! Woweeeeee. Quite hysterical actually.
“What if he’s right about it all”. Lets take his theories one at a time.
“Any place that doesn’t have garlic in their kitchen isn’t a real restaurant anyway” Maybe a little bit of Greek hubris? I think Peter is wrong in this generalization.
Peter says the Mayor is on drugs is why he is not doing outrageous things. I doubt the Mayor is on drugs but if he is then “there but the grace of God go I”
Shouldn’t Peter be going after Les Nelson Investments NOT Mercy Hospital about kicking a long time tenant out? He is completely wrong in his thinking here.
Lastly ,Peter attacks Marty Walsh about his “haircut” .Are we in the 5th grade? Peter is totally out of line with this comment.
Peter is a bitter old man with nothing better to do than cut other people down so he can somehow build himself up. Sad, really sad.
Peter’s articles seem to be a bit out there at times. But with some issues, he’s dead on. Like city hall for instance. All the nonsense going on in our city with the mayor and council, and their terrible spending habits, he’s absolutely right. NIACC, might be a stretch of a rumor, but who knows? Some of you want proof? Do you have proof that these things aren’t true? I find Peter’s articles intriguing and thought provoking. What if he’s right about it all? For those who dispel, if he is right, better get the forks out to eat those words.
Kinda agree with the author. The city seems to fight any new business trying to create excitement in this town. I think many are waiting on the Hootenanny Inc/Fairgrounds connection. Let’s be patient to see if the powers to be screw it up.
Lets help new business, not surpress it.
Very upset after finding out the Harley-Davidson remodeling ‘gift’ via Mason City. That is just wrong.
Look at out North end…awful
Look at our south end…awful
Look at all the millions spent to remodel downtown AGAIN…closing many businesses or seriously hurting them with the extended down time.
I hope this town is better then this…maybe it’s not.
Reggie you are an A number one ass. Proof this proof that. There is so much of it around and you can’t see it. I want proof of the “stupid record” on file some where about you. Has to be in print some place. I simply cannot believe you aren’t certified.. I WANT PROOF !
So you believe everything Peter posts? Who is certifiable now?
Reggie your constant whining about Peter and your constant defense of everything going on with our golden club officials makes you far worse than you claim peter to be. Get a life or tell beermeyer you just don’t want to be his pocket pal anymore.
I’m still not clear what a “pocket pal” is but I get real tired of Peter throwing S**T against the NIT wall just to see if it sticks.Whether its the Mayor or NIACC he NEVER offers any proof. He is just a old man that has nothing better to do than to try to drum up hits on NIT.
Your right Reggie. Peters ASSumptions become truth in his mind therefore all other people should just believe the crap he posts is true. Peter please, double your dose and get your facts straight
Wait a minute, are you saying Peter is the same but has just NEVER been caught.Do you have proof of this?What am I saying ,you don’t need PROOF just implying it means it is true!
I was referring to how they both play a “clown” in their spare time.
Just thought I would add that the 1910 grill has been advertised on the radio (KLSS.) It says open to the public Tues-Sat opens at 5 and to call ahead.
Hallelujah!
Please stop trying to speak for me.