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FOREST CITY – Waldorf College will be hosting their eighth annual food packaging event and will host the event from 2-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 in the Waldorf College Atrium. The
MASON CITY – Three people were arrested last week after police were called about the trio smoking marijuana. According to police, a person reported marijuana being smoked in an apartment building at
DES MOINES – The Republican-controlled Iowa House on Thursday easily approved a bill that authorizes the possession of firearm silencers. The bill allows any person, trust, corporation, or other entity to lawfully
DES MOINES – The Iowa Senate and House recently passed separate bills that would bring stiffer sentences for those who would kidnap children. Common ground will need to be found before a
MASON CITY – A man with extensive computer expertise who was in charge of Cerro Gordo county’s MIS department was exonerated for a fourth time in court this week, but will remain
PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill Wednesday supported by Republicans that would have allowed businesses to deny service to gay, lesbian and transgender customers on the basis of
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts from his speech at the 5 year anniversary celebration of the Tea Party Patriots: “I am so glad to celebrate the 5
WASHINGTON – On February 27, 2014, over fifty representatives of U.S. and Mexican Governments, private sector, academia, and civil society met at Northern Virginia Community College to address workforce development needs through
SAN ANTONIO – A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. In a San Antonio federal courtroom, Judge Orlando L. Garcia of the US District Court for
DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a series of town hall meetings across Iowa about the importance of giving students a great education in science, technology, engineering and math.
WASHINGTON – The Director of Public Affairs Brian Fallon released the following statement this morning on the condition of Attorney General Eric Holder: “During his regular morning meeting with senior staff, the
WASHINGTON – Three Philippine nationals were sentenced in the Central District of California for illegally importing machine guns, sniper rifles, grenade launchers, a mortar launcher and military-grade ballistic vests into the United
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior Melvin Ejim has been named one of 15 finalists for the United States Basketball Writers Association’s Oscar Robertson Trophy, given annually to the national player of
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/13/2014 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————- ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 634.89 AIRGAS USA LLC CEMETERY EQUIPMENT 63.43 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 150.00
DES MOINES – North Iowa legislators were thanked Wednesday for their efforts in helping a wellness plan gain approval last year. Employees and volunteers from Mercy Medical Center North Iowa and Franklin
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts of his remarks and questioning of the witnesses at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on “Enforcing the President’s Constitutional Duty to Faithfully
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa track and field program is set to host the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships, inside the UNI-Dome March 1-2.