Demolition of office building complete on 12th NW in Mason City
MASON CITY – The demolition of a northwest Mason City office building has been completed. NIT had reported earlier in August that the site, located at 810 12th Street NW, the dark
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MASON CITY – The demolition of a northwest Mason City office building has been completed. NIT had reported earlier in August that the site, located at 810 12th Street NW, the dark
MASON CITY – Dean Genth and Dr. Gary Swenson proudly present Chris Mann as he takes the stage at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7:30 p.m. Friday
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named Brenna Findley as the interim chief of staff for his administration. Findley, who also serves as the governor’s legal counsel, has agreed to
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today named Larry Noble as head of the Iowa Department of Public Safety following the resignation of Brian London. “I am pleased to bring Larry
MASON CITY – Pending favorable weather conditions, the City of Mason City will be treating the city owned parking lots in the downtown area for weed control on Wednesday, September 4, 2013.
DES MOINES – The Associated Press reported Tuesday that a division of the Iowa Department of Human Rights over-billed a state agency by about $25,000. A fee of $40,000 was charged to
WASHINGTON – President Obama on Tuesday met with Congressional leaders in Washington on the crisis in Syria involving the use of chemical weapons on citizens there. “We have high confidence that Syria
MASON CITY – Thousands of dollars were spent on the Mayor’s Bike Ride event in Mason City, which 17 people participated in. According to City officials, in 2012 a Youth Action Team
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors held its regular weekly meeting Tuesday at the courthouse A road report was given by County Engineer Mary Kelly. She stated that
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported that a Mayor’s bike ride held this weekend in that city drew it’s largest crowd ever. The event drew about 400 participants, according to
PYONGYANG – Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is back in North Korea at this time, meeting with Supreme leader Kim Jong Un, whom Rodman calls a “friend.” It was reported that Rodman
(DES MOINES) – The Connect Every Iowan initiative is drawing wide praise following this morning’s announcement by Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds. The following are statements put forth by
A recent poll shows that African Americans still feel disadvantaged in getting jobs, just as they did in 1963, 50 years ago. According to a Gallup poll of 1,001 blacks completed Aug. 9-22, Sixty
MASON CITY – A man in jail numerous times in recent months is back behind bars again after missing a court date last week. Jeffery John Hargis, 45, had a court date
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) on Sunday issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement that he will ask Congress to authorize military force in Syria. “I have
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s message to the American people on Labor Day, September 2, 2013. “Labor Day is a day that belongs to you, the working men and women of America,” the White
MASON CITY – The Lifelong Learning Institute at North Iowa Area Community College will start the semester off with a cup of coffee and a chance to meet new members, potential members
DES MOINES – A new report issued by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) shows Iowa’s adult obesity rate remained stable in 2012. The statewide obesity rate of 30.4 percent remains 12th
WASHINGTON – A Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Iraqi nationals who worked for or on behalf of the United States government during the war in Iraq will expire on Sept. 30,
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – It is that time of year when school starts and farmers begin to prepare for the harvest. With that comes school buses and farm machinery on the
MASON CITY – A woman with several prior convictions for shoplifting was busted at Wal-Mart late last week. According to police, Peggijo Lynn Stinnett, 27, of Mason City, was arrested at Wal-Mart,
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) joins the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and local prevention and treatment organizations statewide in observing September as National
MASON CITY – The Marketing Department of North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has received three gold media awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) in its regional
MASON CITY – Fourth Ward City Council Candidate Matt Marquardt today questioned City code which forbids the City Council from interfering with the jobs and duties of City employees but neglects to
MASON CITY – The fourth time is not a charm for a Mason City woman accused of domestic assault. Brianna Marie Hansen-simmer, 21, is in the Cerro Gordo County Jail at this time
FOREST CITY, Iowa – Heritage Park of North Iowa will hold its 30th annual Steam Threshing Festival on Sept. 13, 14 and 15 at Heritage Park in Forest City. Free admission on Friday with activities
Americans who hate their jobs are more likely to smoke, new data shows. According to a Gallup poll, Americans who are emotionally disconnected from their work and workplace, or “actively disengaged,” are
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is asking the Inspector General of the National Security Agency (NSA) to provide additional information about the intentional and willful
From Senator Amanda Ragan – As we end the summer with a celebration of the progress of working families, we have a few new victories to be excited about. This year, the
(DES MOINES) – Jeff Boeyink, Chief of Staff for Gov. Terry Branstad, announced Friday that he is stepping down from his position. Boeyink, who served as the governor’s campaign manager in 2009/10,
MASON CITY – A woman was arrested for public intoxication in the Cultural Crescent early Saturday morning. Police said Saturday that Amy Leigh Weber, 40, of Mason City, was arrested on the
Comment by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley On August 31st: “I’m dubious but willing to listen. Given the urgency expressed this week by the administration, Congress ought to return next week to consider
MASON CITY – The Mason City Mohawks football team got a police and fire escort out of town before their big game against the Clear Lake Lions. The game will be played
WASHINGTON, DC—In his weekly address, President Obama spoke about Labor Day and reflected on the contributions of the working men and women in our country. The President said that by recommitting ourselves
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – A new insurance exchange that gives more Iowans access to affordable, quality health care opens on October 1. Called Iowa’s Health Insurance Marketplace, the exchange is a
Statement on Syria – Remarks from Secretary of State John Kerry Treaty Room Washington, DC August 30, 2013 President Obama has spent many days now consulting with Congress and talking with leaders
CEDAR RAPIDS – Former Agriprocessors, Inc., manager Hosam Amara pled guilty Friday in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Amara, age 48, formerly of Postville, Iowa, was convicted of one count of conspiracy
MASON CITY – It was reported that one person was transported to the Mercy ER Thursday after a three-car pileup on the city’s northwest side. According to police, on Thursday afternoon at
MASON CITY – A local man was charged with a moving violation after a two car accident Thursday in Mason City. Police said that Thursday at about 7:06 PM, Ben Dirksen, 18,
MASON CITY – A man walked into a northwest Mason City home unannounced Thursday afternoon, an NIT reader reported. After checking with police, they were able to confirm the details as reported