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MASON CITY – A former mayor has won a seat on the Mason City council. Tuesday’s special election for the vacant at-large seat wasn’t close, and never appeared it would be after
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo county supervisors have approved a revitalization plan for the Portland area, southeast of Mason City. The board voted 3-0 to approve the plan. To learn more about
CERRO GORDO COUNTY – Offices, Candidates, & Public Measures September 8, 2015 Regular School Election Mason City Schools Director At-Large – 4-year term (Vote for 4) Chad Arndt Doug Campbell Jim Collins
MASON CITY – Long-time Cerro Gordo county supervisor Jay Urdahl suffered a head injury at Monday’s Noon Rotary meeting and bailed before he finished his meal. Sources say that Urdahl “bled like
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley is continuing his inquiry into State Department personnel practices amid new information and allegations over a leave payment dispute involving a top aide and significant communications between
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the White House, President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will release the final Clean Power Plan, a historic step in the Obama Administration’s fight
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE – C-SPAN is partnering with the New Hampshire Union Leader and regional newspapers in early presidential caucus and primary states for the New Hampshire newspaper’s August 3rd Voters First
From Representative Linda Upmeyer – It is a privilege to represent so many great communities in North-Central Iowa and I often think about what can be done to help these communities thrive.
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to revise and increase its proposed volume obligations for renewable biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2014,
MASON CITY – Calling them “disruptive”, City Administrator Brent Trout has banned the use of cameras with a flash at council meetings. At the bottom of the agenda for this week’s city
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee’s proposed funding level for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) falls far short of what the agency needs next year to fulfill its mission, the National
MASON CITY – The hits keep coming for Eleven Bar and owner George Barlas, as the city blames him and his business for every issue in or near his establishment and looks
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-ID), last week reintroduced legislation to clarify and strengthen religious liberty protections in federal law, by safeguarding those individuals and institutions who
DES MOINES – Yesterday, at the 19th Biennial Convention of AFSCME Iowa Council 61, Danny Homan was re-elected as President of AFSCME Iowa Council 61 by acclamation. “I am honored by our
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review various aspects of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, including federal oversight of the program. According to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Terry E. Branstad on Wednesday signed a letter to be delivered to President Obama requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 19 Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained
HAMPTON – On the heels of a very successful week featuring visits from two candidates for the GOP’s 2016 Presidential nomination, the Republican Party of Franklin County says it is excited to
DES MOINES – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is behind or on the wrong side of a too-close-to-call result in matchups with three leading Republican contenders, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of
CLEAR LAKE – Tickets are now available to be purchased if you care to attend this year’s Democratic “Wing Ding”. The Annual Iowa Wing Ding will be the largest ever gathering of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the fourth anniversary of the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) have introduced legislation to eliminate
HAMPTON – Donald Trump was the clear winner in a poll conducted recently in Franklin county by Republicans. Shawn Dietz, Franklin County GOP Chair, reported today that at last week’s Franklin County
MASON CITY – The Mason City Development Services Department held a Public Workshop Thursday night to gather input and ideas to revitalize the North Federal Avenue corridor. The work shop was held
DES MOINES – All 15 announced Republican presidential campaigns will join the Iowa GOP at Friday’s United Iowa event in Hiawatha, Iowa. Republicans called the cooperation between the campaigns “a testament to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement on the Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Iran: “The 60 days will allow Congress and the American people to thoroughly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama today granted clemency to 46 men and women whose sentences “didn’t fit their crimes”, according to a White House blog. “Nearly all of these individuals would have
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last week, Congressman Steve King made it clear where he stands on two controversial issues, introducing a resolution of disapproval of gay marriage and calling for protection of
DES MOINES – If Iowa legislators can overcome Governor Terry Branstad’s vetoes of school funding, North Iowa schools stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars each. At this time, Democratic legislators
From Senator Amanda Ragan – This year, Senate Democrats fought long and hard for education, health care, jobs and public safety initiatives that will strengthen Iowa’s middle class. We hoped to accomplish
DES MOINES – In an effort to maintain quality education across Iowa and to ensure access to mental health services for Iowans, Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs and Senate
MASON CITY – Democratic Representative Sharon Steckman is calling on the legislature she serves in to meet in a special session and over-ride the vetoes handed down last week by Governor Terry
NIT – In the wake of Governor Branstad’s vetoes of spending bills that were negotiated in the Iowa legislature, a North Iowa lawmaker expressed shock and sadness that the hard work of
HAMPTON – Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Perry will visit Hampton this month. Perry will be in Hampton for a meet-and-greet on Monday, July 13th at 2:30 PM at Rustic Brew. Perry, a former Texas
DES MOINES – Larger class sizes, fewer educators, and higher property taxes. That’s what Democrats are saying Governor Terry Branstad’s veto of millions in education spending means for the people of Iowa.
DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced that he has named Iowa Department of Education deputy director Ryan Wise as the new director of the department. Wise, 39, will
NEW YORK – Donald Trump has been fired by NBC after derogatory comments he made earlier this month about Mexican immigrants in his speech declaring his candidacy for President. Trump, who has
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County Republicans had some dire words for America in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling last week that legalized same-sex marriage. In a statement to the
From Wisconsin Governor (and potential Presidential candidate) Scott Walker – I believe this Supreme Court decision is a grave mistake. Five unelected judges have taken it upon themselves to redefine the institution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday morning that it is legal for same sex couples to marry anywhere in the United States. The court, led by Justices Ruth Bader
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Iowa’s great quality of life is bolstered by arts, culture and recreation. These opportunities are important to community development, enriching local amenities and attracting young professionals. In
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “The Affordable Care Act is here to stay.” This were the words of President Barack Obama Thursday morning, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable