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DES MOINES – The Iowa National Guard announced Monday that more than 1,000 full-time employees returned to work. As a result of the interpretation of the Pay Our Military Act by the
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – I again read with amusement the hatchet job John Skipper tried to inflict upon me in his rag masquerading as a newspaper. He called me a snake,
WATERLOO – On Saturday October 5, 2013 Officers with the Violent Crime Apprehension Team conducted a traffic stop in the area of Wellington St. and W. 9th St. for an equipment violation.
DES MOINES – An estimated 50,000 archery deer hunters will climb into treestands in Iowa, and an untold number will fall. One in every three hunters who hunt from a treestand will
NEW HARTFORD, IOWA – A young child in New Hartford was nearly abducted this weekend, KWWL reported Monday evening. According to the TV station, police in the area are searching for an
WASHINGTON – On Monday, the White House reported that President Obama met with FEMA officials at the National Response Coordinating Center, where he thanked them for their service during the federal government
MASON CITY – A teenage girl who was recently reported as missing to the Mason City Police Department has been located, police said Monday. Avarie Dana-jensen was reported as missing on October
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested last week on a charge of lascivious acts with a child. According to Mason City police, it was alleged by two teenage females
Press release from “Symonds for Mayor” written by Quinn Symonds – It’s time to announce that my campaign is going full swing. Starting October 7th you are eligible to start your vote.
From the Max Weaver for Mayor Campaign: Mason City Mayoral candidate, Max Weaver, will be sponsoring informational meetings held in the Large Study Group Room on the first floor of the Mason
When Mayor Bookmeyer supported bringing the garbage burning facility to town, I was one of the citizens who had significant concerns about the safety of this facility. As a member of this
Op-ed by Peter Children – Larry Elwood is trying to turn Bullshit into into a French Soufflé. I, like many others, read Larry Elwood’s letter in today’s (Sunday) paper. Larry is on
MASON CITY – It was reported to the NIT newsroom late Sunday that abortion protestors were seen near Mercy Hospital Sunday. According to our source, the protestors were: “lined up on the
AMES – On Monday, Oct. 7, the Iowa Transportation Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will tour transportation projects starting at 9 a.m. at the Iowa DOT headquarters at 800 Lincoln
DES MOINES – Calls are coming in to state park officers faster than they can be answered. Yes, Iowa’s state parks, including those like Honey Creek and Elk Rock that are on
MASON CITY – The Mason City School Board will hold a work / study session Monday evening. The Board of Education Committee of the Whole will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
MASON CITY – A dedicated group of Mason City citizens worked this weekend to clean up the city’s south side. The citizens, working as a team through the Georgia Hanford Neighborhood Association,
MASON CITY – The Village Cooperative will observe its third anniversary as a Mason City neighborhood with a ribbon-cutting to mark installation of a “Comfort Zone bench” at the Co-op’s Taft Ave.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines serving with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, endured what they said was one of the most painful training courses they’ve experienced in
MASON CITY – A brief but dangerous hail storm hit Mason City and surrounding areas Friday evening. Not a lot of damage was reported, but a storm the previous day brought down
MASON CITY – Despite the threat of severe thunderstorms Friday, the Mohawk homecoming afternoon events went on as scheduled. The coronation, where Lexy Pederson and Tommy Johnson were crowned Homecoming King and
MASON CITY – In the wake of Mason City Mayor Eric Bookmeyer’s public onslaught against him, Fourth Ward City Council candidate Matt Marquardt immediately moved to disprove the mayor’s claim that he
MASON CITY – A fundraiser to held eradicate Alzheimer’s disease was held Saturday morning in Mason City. An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed a beautiful morning in East Park for a two mile walk
Op-ed by Peter Children – Did I write that Mayor Bookmeyer’s wife should inject him with air? Yes I did say that. There has been more than one occasion since Bookmeyer cast
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The sum of the parts of the University of Iowa Athletics Department’s strategic plan for the next five years are crystallized in five simple words: Win. Graduate. Do
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement on Thursday after the House voted to pass two separate appropriations bills of immediate priority. The measures are H.R. 3230, the Pay
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On October 1st, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) hailed the new protections and benefits for consumers as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In a video message, he encouraged Iowans
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City is seeking a contractor to remove ice and snow from sidewalks at properties where owners fail to clear the walkways within 48 hours. According
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fire Marshal Division is working to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter than in any other season. This is due in part
From Rep. Tom Latham – As a government shutdown unfortunately continues, I wanted to take a moment to again assure the residents of the Iowa’s Third Congressional District I will continue to
MASON CITY – Two Mason City residents were arrested and charged with crimes after a traffic stop this week. A Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop on October 1st
DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement regarding the layoffs of 69 Iowa Workforce Development employees and 111 Iowa Department of Public Defense (Iowa National
CLEAR LAKE – A man awaiting trial on at least his third domestic assault charge was arrested in Clear Lake Thursday as he chased a woman who was protected by a court-ordered
By Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO It’s no secret – many hardworking Iowa families are struggling. That is why it is so disheartening that Governor Branstad’s administration
If Congress does not raise the debt limit soon, seniors, veterans, kids, among others, are at risk. By Jack Lew It might be hard to believe, but there is a dangerous debate
AMES – An Iowa man was struck by a car and killed near Jack Trice Stadium late Thursday evening after the Iowa State football game against Texas. According to a report, Austin
MASON CITY – A short thunderstorm that packed some punch blew through Mason City Thursday morning, downing trees and making a mess. The storm arrived at about 10:30 AM and the sky
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad this week named Matt Hinch as the new chief of staff for the Branstad-Reynolds administration. Hinch, 33, replaces Jeff Boeyink, who resigned last month for
MASON CITY – School district officials have notified the media this afternoon that homecoming activities for Friday have had to be altered due to potential inclement weather. According to officials: 1) The
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors will hold a special meeting this month to discuss the qualifications of Presidential candidates. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2013