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“Spring Break at Lime Creek” will be held on Wednesday, March 16 from 1 ñ 3 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center. Elementary age children accompanied by an adult…
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(DES MOINES) ñ President Barack Obama today appointed Gov. Terry E. Branstad as Co-Chairman of the Council of Governors. The Council of Governors was established by the National Defense Authorization…
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Report Released on First Day of Women’s History Month WASHINGTON ñ Today, the White House released a new report entitled Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being, a…
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The Mason City City Council will be meeting at 7 PM tonight at the Mason City Library in the Mason city Room. Some of the items on the agenda include…
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(Press release from Sen. Amanda Ragan) Each year Iowans volunteer hundreds of hours through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Volunteers mentor, help at food pantries, and help their community…
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The Mason City Youth Task Force is looking for parent input on a survey that may help them obtain a grant. From the Youth Task Force: “Short survey – If…
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Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the comment below about the Obama administration’s announcement that it no longer will defend the Defense of Marriage Act. “(The)…
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DES MOINES ñ Iowa Workforce Development announced a reformed and enhanced delivery system for statewide workforce services to begin July 1st.“Iowa’s changing economy deserves an enhanced system that provides multiple…
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Sticking with your health and fitness goals is challenging enough when you’re at home and tempted by the lure of a comfortable couch, your favorite television show, and a bag…
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Making healthy food choices can be difficult enough when trying to read the labels on food packages; it’s nearly impossible when trying to choose an item from behind the glass…
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February 28, 2011 (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced plans to make two trade promotion trips to Asia this year. The announcement…
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(Des Moines, Iowa) ñ Continuing in his role as the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog” and his duty to report directly to the people of Iowa on the condition of the state’s finances,…
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State champion advances to National Finals in Washington, D.C. (DES MOINES, Iowa) ó Fifteen Iowa students, including one from Mason City, will compete next week for a state championship and…
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Organizations Failed to Comply with Iowa Law DES MOINES ñ The Iowa Labor/Athletic Commissioner is issuing a cease and desist order against the Xtreme Fighting Championship 7 events scheduled for…
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Today, President Obama issued a memorandum to Executive Departments and Agencies to work with State, Tribal, and local governments to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens in order to focus…
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FACT SHEET: The Affordable Care Act: Supporting Innovation, Empowering States On February 28, President Obama reiterated his belief that States should have the power and flexibility to innovate and find…
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