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Cerro Gordo County Calendar Year 2014 Salary List Nola R Aigner ………………….. 16,752.96 Wendy Renae Alcorn ……….. 56,482.88 Carrie A. Allen …………………. 35,954.92 Terry Ann Allen Burns ………. 20,550.79 Jeremy M Ames
From Iowa Senate Democrats – Do our state agencies need to buy digital cameras from a Massachusetts company? Why would state government purchase bread and bakery products from Missouri? Why did the
NIT Opinion – The Mason City council will throw another $10,000 into the bottomless well that is the North Iowa Events Center, even as the city’s budget is as tight as a
Today’s non-stop twenty-four hour news cycle is a mixed blessing. The constant barrage of stories can indeed make one’s head spin, and keeping on top of the goings on across the world
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Iowa’s future depends on high-quality local schools. Our best hope for expanding Iowa’s middle class is investing the necessary resources in our students and educators. That’s why
DES MOINES – On Tuesday, February 10, State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City voted to reverse the trend that has made Iowa 35th in the nation in terms of per student
From Representative Sharon Steckman – Today I supported a bill (HF 125) that will update Iowa’s tax laws to reflect recent changes in federal tax laws. Teachers, businesses, homeowners and students will
Opinion By Elizabeth Schroeder – Unfortunately, the State Review Committee recommended that North Butler Schools’ request for allowable growth be denied. The main reason for the denial is erroneous figures entered into
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Iowa has a shortage of skilled workers. Employers say it’s the primary obstacle to growing our economy. A new report from the Iowa Student Aid Commission highlights
MASON CITY – A Mason City teen who was reported missing over the weekend has been located in Minnesota. Kaylee Krin Schott, age 15, was last seen at Roller City on Saturday
From Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky – It was good to see the new Senate come together and pass another bipartisan bill yesterday. It was a win for our nation’s heroes.
DES MOINES – Liberals are sick of the conservatives bashing them, and today lashed out at one of Iowa’s most extreme right-wingers – Bob Vander Plaats – a man who they say
DES MOINES – Iowa’s future depends on high-quality local schools and that means every Iowa child gets the best education possible to compete for the jobs of the future and for their
MASON CITY – HyVee stores in Mason City are inviting their customers to Check Out Hunger at their stores from Feb 2-7. During the Check out Hunger campaign HyVee customers can purchase
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Promoting the long-term health and well-being of Iowa’s children is essential to our state’s future. Kids lead more productive, happy lives if they receive mental health and
DES MOINES – Progress Iowa released a new research report today, entitled ALEC Watch. The report provides research about the background of the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, and details the
MASON CITY – The following options are being considered for rates and service for the Sanitation Pick Up in the City of Mason City. There are four options that are being considered. Each option
NIT OPINION – The metal poles were slammed into the concrete Thursday; a fence will be erected. A backhoe sits at the ready, around back of the historic structure that will soon
President Obama on Thursday sent condolences to Saudi Arabia after their king died: “It is with deep respect that I express my personal condolences and the sympathies of the American people to
From Senator Amanda Ragan – Strong Iowa schools are crucial to a world-class education that prepares students for good jobs and strengthens our middle class. Business leaders say Iowa’s shortage of skilled
DES MOINES – Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered the Republican rebuttal to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, and liberals are fuming at her message. In response, Matt
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa tonight made the following statement in reaction to the President’s State of the Union address and Sen. Joni Ernst’s response. Grassley is chairman of the
From Black Lives Matter Minneapolis: Today we performed a direct action at the State of Minnesota Governor’s Council on MLK Day Celebration in a silent protest to demand the leadership of the
(The information written in this letter is my opinion.) In November of 2014, the North Butler School Board made a decision that will change the future of the district. This was done
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Party has chosen Joni Ernst to deliver the Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech next week. “I am truly honored to announce that
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate Floor regarding the President’s State of the Union next week: “We’re looking forward to welcoming President
DES MOINES – Today, AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement about Governor Branstad’s recommendation to close the Clarinda and Mt. Pleasant Mental Health Institutes: “The well-being of
DES MOINES – Barack Obama, symbol of the federal government’s dysfunction, Democratic activist, and President of the United States, will visit Cedar Falls later today on a final national stop before his
DES MOINES – Iowa liberals are hopping mad hat the Governor neglected house one of their favorite catch-phrases during his condition of the state speech Tuesday. The liberal Iowa political group Progress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement conveying his strong support for relocating the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. He is an original cosponsor of
NIT Opinion – Apparently John Skipper – the paid lackey from the Globe Gazette who unwaveringly props up the failed city council and mayor – is back at it again Sunday, trying
From Senator Amanda Ragan – We capped off 2014 with promising news on the economy. That means we can continue to make both fiscal responsibility and job creation top priorities in 2015.
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman who works at a for-profit college that has been accused of misleading and even ripping off students is up for re-appointment to the virtually-defunct Human
Statement from the White House: Today’s ceremony in Kabul marks a milestone for our country. For more than 13 years, ever since nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken from us on 9/11,
NIT Opinion – The sweet stench of bubbling grease and char-broiled red meat you sniff all over town doesn’t just ruin your body, a study shows, it also makes you even dumber.
NIT Opinion – Are Iowans gluttons for power? A new study released this week says “yes”, as it ranked the states that use the most power in the country based on data
NIT Opinion – Sources close to both sides of the North Iowa political scene tell NorthIowaToday.com that it increasingly appears that a well-regarded Republican may announce in 2015 that he will run against Cerro
Opinion by Peter Children of Mason City – Ever since Eric Bookmeyer took office here there has been never ending drama and a series of litigation and complaints brought against this city…
NIT Opinion – The votes are in, and John Skipper is losing, big time. Like a punishing left hook to one of his 3 chins, NIT readers have voted overwhelmingly that they