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MASON CITY – The Mason City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the library. The following video is the open forum segment, where anyone may address the mayor and council

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today accepted the resignation of Iowa Veterans Home Commandant David Worley, effective tomorrow. Branstad has appointed current IVH COO Gen. Jodi Tymeson as the new

MASON CITY – The 2013-14 Travel and Adventure Film Series begins with “The Amazon: A Discovery Voyage Along the Great River Sea” at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13 in the North

DES MOINES – The Iowa Federation of Labor called today on Congressmen Latham and King to reject the House Republicans’ plan to tie the repeal of the Affordable Care Act to any

The following are quotes from the Twitter accounts of politicians since midnight on October 1 (or shortly before), when the Federal Government shut down. The military will continue to get paid. President

RURAL CERRO GORDO COUNTY – A Rockwell woman was seriously injured after the motorcycle she was riding struck a deer south of Mason City. According to a report from the Cerro Gordo

From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – Summer festivals have drawn to a close, which are a really fun part of this job. As we settle into the fall season, our attention turns to

MASON CITY – Embracing Diversity awards were presented during the September 20th Lunch by Central Park event by the North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team. The purpose of the awards is to recognize

MASON CITY – The Mercy Heart & Vascular Institute-Vein Center had a free PAD (peripheral artery disease) screening and awareness walk Saturday at East Park. In Shelter #3, Ami Frohling, Monica Christensen

Op-ed by Peter Children – Today is Monday and we are all blessed with another offering of just how the Globe thinks through the musing of their lead writer the esteemed Mr.

DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan issued the following statement regarding the looming government shutdown: “A federal government shutdown will hurt Iowa families. A shutdown will lead to

MASON CITY – Ice equipment issues at the North Iowa Ice Arena have caused a number of event delays at the venue. At this time, there is no ice at the arena,

American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2013 – With a government shutdown possible in the absence of federal funding beyond fiscal year 2013, which ends at midnight tonight, Defense Secretary Chuck

MASON CITY – A Nora Springs woman was injured Friday in a two-car collision on the city’s southeast side. Around 2:35 pm, Friday afternoon, Emily Schumaker, age 18, of Nora Springs was

‘Attempting to nullify laws by blackmail only harms the economy.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House approval today of a continuing

DES MOINES – Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic released the following statement regarding the revelation that a vehicle transporting Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds was pulled over for speeding in

KIMBALLTON, IOWA – An elderly Iowa couple perished in a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Western Iowa. According to a report, Harold Akers, age 82, and Doris Akers, age 79, both of

SHEFFIELD – Rain or shine, Enchanted Acres began its two-day, Grand Opening Celebration Saturday. Enchanted Acres describes the family-friendly venue as a place where “you can pick your own pumpkins, launch pumpkins

FOREST CITY – Community members are invited to take a step back in time with Greg Foreman on Sunday, October 6, as he plays the original live accompaniment to two classic silent

MASON CITY – The Second Annual Hayden’s Hope Warrior Run wa held at Central Park today. Hayden Despenas was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, or FA, in March of 2012. Since then the

WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee made the following statement on the response he received from the National Security Agency Inspector General to his August 27

GUTTENBERG, IOWA – One man is dead and another injured in a two-car accident Thursday evening in Eastern Iowa. According to a report, a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by 21 tear-old Lee

WARREN COUNTY – A Chicago truck driver struck and killed an Iowa road worker Thursday afternoon in Central Iowa. According to a report, a semi-truck driven by 46 year-old Rubin Ward was

By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service – WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2013 – The Defense Department is taking prudent steps to plan for a possible government shutdown Oct. 1, Deputy Secretary of

MASON CITY – The Mason City Chamber of Commerce and Kaplan College sponsored Business After Hours “Unleashed” at the Knights of Columbus Hall Thursday night. There were about a dozen business that

Proclamation applies for efficient transportation of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of

MASON CITY – Jumping aboard the health craze that is slowly beginning to sweep the nation, Burger King this week introduced a new lower calorie, reduced fat french fry. Calling their new

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marine Corps Exchanges world-wide are changing the way alcohol is sold aboard Marine Corps installations following guidance by Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of

Gays around the world are outraged this week after the chairman of past-maker Barilla slammed homosexuals and said his company would never feature them in commercials for his company’s products. On Wednesday,

DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, in conjunction with Sen. Tom Harkin, on Thursday announced that they will co-host a forum on “Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through