Obama: ‘Our prayers are with people of Oklahoma’
MOORE, Okla., May 21 (UPI) — President Obama Tuesday told Oklahomans whose lives were ripped apart by a monster tornado they would receive “everything they need” as quickly as possible.…
Iowa State engineers design, test taller, high-strength concrete towers for wind turbines
AMES, Iowa – Grant Schmitz, eyes inches from a 6.5-by-12-foot panel of ultra-high performance concrete, studied the smooth surface for tiny cracks. He and other research engineers carefully marked every…
Does Islamic law, Sharia, have a place in American courts?
By MICHAEL KIRKLAND WASHINGTON, May 19 (UPI) — Does Islamic law, Sharia, have a place in American courts? A lot of state legislatures don’t think so, and there is a…
The Issue: The 2013 farm bill and food stamps
By MARCELLA S. KREITER The biggest issue in the U.S. farm bill has little to do with agriculture and everything to do with partisan politics and the role of government…
Mason City firefighters rescue pet, douse fire
by Jody Spear - MASON CITY – At 12:50 pm Saturday afternoon, the Mason City Fire Department responded to a fire at 708 North Tyler Avenue.…
RSVP Honors Volunteers for Service to Students, Programs In North Central Iowa
MASON CITY – Volunteers with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of North Central Iowa were honored May 9 for another year of service to elementary and middle school students…
Northwood man injured in I-35 crash Saturday
NORTHWOOD – A Northwood man was injured Saturday morning when a semi-truck struck his vehicle while he was traveling on Interstate 35.…
U.S. Representative questions IRS involvement with ObamaCare
WASHINGTON, May 18 (UPI) — Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., said given the IRS’ recent scandal, the agency should not be in charge of enforcing ObamaCare regulations. Harris, in the weekly…
McCourt going for third defeat of school levy (VIDEO)
MASON CITY – Jack McCourt wants one more victory. After spearheading a petition drive last month that garnered about 1,100 signatures that forced the Mason City School Board to hold…
Congressman offers gun control bill inspired by spy movie
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) — A House Democrat has proposed gun control legislation he says was inspired by the latest James Bond movie, “Skyfall.” Rep. John Tierney, D-Mass., says his…
Volunteers clean up, repair garden in Central Park
MASON CITY – In the wake of the assault on a beautiful perennial garden in Central Park by Robin Anderson, child volunteers with the Youth Task Force were in downtown…
Acting IRS chief resigns, Obama promises ‘new safeguards’
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) — U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service has resigned after “inexcusable” misconduct by some IRS personnel. Speaking with…
Obama calls IRS scrutiny of groups ‘intolerable and inexcusable’
WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) — President Obama Tuesday called the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of Tea Party groups “intolerable and inexcusable.” The president’s condemnation came as Attorney General Eric Holder…
The perks of elected office in Mason City: Bookmeyer is the worst offender
Editorial by Matt Marquardt - They get to sit on a perch 12 inches higher than the rest of us, these so-called leaders here in Mason City. Seems to me…
Missouri man drives semi into ditch on city’s northwest side, cited for two offenses (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
by Jody Spear - On May 8th at around 4:30 PM, the Mason City Police Department was dispatched to 12th Street and North Eisenhower Avenue for an accident involving a…
Mason City budget to be amended; will grow by $1.8 million
MASON CITY – An amended city budget will be considered by the Mason City Council and it has grown by nearly $1.8 million. A public hearing on the matter will…
For farmers, plenty of uncertainty accompanies planting season
AMES, Iowa – The first week of May is traditionally thought of as the ideal time for Iowa farmers to begin planting, but a slow start to spring and volatile…
Working late to deliver Mother’s Day flowers is just fine with delivery man
by Jody Spear - MASON CITY – Bob Krause, a flower delivery driver for Hy-Vee West, was still working hard getting the gifts to their respected mothers at 4:30 pm…
Driver passes out, car goes off road Sunday morning near NIACC
by Jody Spear - MASON CITY – Around 8:40 am Sunday morning, the Mason City Fire Department responded to a report of a car in a field.…
Iowa State professor weighs benefit vs. risk of facial recognition technology
AMES, Iowa – Many states are using the technology to scan driver’s licenses to prevent identity fraud. It led to the arrest of a suspected arsonist in New York. And…
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