Day: March 16, 2011

Des Moines, IOWA — Beginning March 17, 2011 and continuing through March 20, 2011, Iowa law enforcement will be out in force looking for traffic violators as part of the special Traffic

WASHINGTON, DC ñ Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today reintroduced the Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act (FIT Kids Act), a bill to combat childhood obesity by strengthening

The government mandates and accounting gimmicks contained in the new health care reform law will force millions of Americans to pay more for their health insurance over the next few years. |By

Watch the public comments made after the City Council meeting. The Mayor and Council allow 5 minutes to speak. |

Council members Jeff Marsters and Max Weaver explained their “no” votes on the NIACC micro-enterprise program. Here is what they told NorthIowaToday.com: Marsters: “Very simple why I voted NO !!! It’s a

The Mason City City Council rejected a program from the NIACC Pappajohn Center that was designed to help small businesses create jobs. The vote was 3-2 in favor but needed four votes

Kiley Eckenrod, a softball player at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) was named Student of the Week by the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. |Kiley Eckenrod, a softball player at North

When we came into office two years ago, our relationship with Russia had reached a low point. The war between Russia and Georgia played a role in that decline, but even before

The second reading of a proposed ordinance change on how commissioners are selected for the Human Rights Commission failed on the second reading at Tuesday nights City Council meeting.|The second reading of

FastTrac® NewVenture™ classes, the proven course to help you start and run a business, will be offered in the Lake Mills and Forest City area this spring. These classes will provide guidance

DES MOINES ñ On Tuesday, March 15, State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City helped the Iowa Senate pass several pieces of legislation which will create jobs in Iowa. |DES MOINES ñ

Senator Amanda Ragan and Representative Sharon Steckman will participate in two upcoming legislative forums. These events are open to the public: Clear Lake Legislative ForumSponsored by the Clear Lake Chamber of CommerceFriday,

Like the failed assassination attempt of Gabby Gifford was to Sarah Palin’s political career, so too the Japan Nuclear Disaster is to the final nail in the nuclear lobby’s coffin…or at least

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned seven players and reassigned seven others to Minor League camp.|The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned seven players and reassigned seven