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City staff are attempting to work with the DM&E rail road company on the rough rail road crossing you may have noticed on S. Carolina Ave. in Mason City. According to a
MASON CITY, IA Mar 20, 2011 — Mason City’s Village Cooperative residents met March 16 to hold their first annual meeting and to elect officers to head up the group. Those elected
Charles City man caught burglarizing home in Mason City Monday morning. He told police he wanted the copper piping in the house.|On 03/21/11 at 1:52 a.m., Mason City Police Officers were dispatched
Access to Generic Version of Lipitor could Save Americans Billions Each Year| WASHINGTON ñ Today, Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), along with Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV),
Iowans pay less than the national average in state and local taxes according to a new report released today from the Iowa Fiscal Partnership.|(From Rep. Sharon Steckman) ï Iowans pay less than
PHILADELPHIA ñ The University of Iowa wrestling team placed third and crowned five All-Americans at the 2011 NCAA Championships Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia|PHILADELPHIA ñ The University of
DES MOINES, Iowa ñ A Hamilton County woman said her idea that no one ever really wins the top prize on lottery games was proven wrong recently.|DES MOINES, Iowa ñ A Hamilton
After the House spent nearly a full week debating a bill that doesn’t have any chance of becoming law, I had hoped the House would get focused on jobs and a highly
Iowa’s women’s basketball team ended their season with a hard-fought 92-86 loss to Gonzaga Saturday.|Iowa’s women’s basketball team ended their season with a hard-fought 92-86 loss to Gonzaga Saturday. Head Coach Lisa
COLUMBIA, Mo. ñ Iowa State junior gymnast Michelle Browning was named the Big 12 Gymnast of the Year the league announced Saturday at the Big 12 Championship at the Hearnes Center.|COLUMBIA, Mo.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Iowa baseball team fell to Gonzaga Saturday, 7-2. The game was played at Wolff Stadium.|SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Iowa baseball team fell to Gonzaga Saturday, 7-2.
PHILADELPHIA ñ The Hawkeyes sit in third place heading into the finals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center. Penn State leads the team race with 103.5 points. Cornell
WASHINGTON ñ In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his trip to Latin America and the importance of strengthening our economic partnership with the region to create good jobs at home.|WASHINGTON ñ
Sunshine Week coincides with and commemorates the anniversary of James Madison’s birthday, who is considered the father of open government. As Madison rightly believed, knowledge is the key to self-government. |Mr. Chairman,
WASHINGTON ñ Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today introduced bipartisan legislation to ban the chemicals commonly used in synthetic drugs popularly known as “K2” or “Spice,” among other names.|WASHINGTON ñ Sen. Chuck
(From City Council newsletter) City of Mason City staff will be conducting a public information meeting om March 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM reference the proposed plan for the land purchased by
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. ñ Iowa State 174-pounder Jon Reader churned out a 4-3 victory over fifth-seeded Chris Henrich of Virginia in his 174-pound semi-final of the NCAA Tournament Friday to reach the finals
PHILADELPHIA ñ University of Northern Iowa finished competition at the 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Friday evening in Philadelphia, Pa. |PHILADELPHIA ñ University of Northern Iowa finished competition at the 2011
GOODYEAR, Ariz. ñ The University of Northern Iowa men’s golf team cut nine strokes off its first round total, posting a team score of 291 for the second round of the Desert
DES MOINES, Iowa ñ Three stores, three people, one town. Whether it be the luck o’ the Irish or just a random winning spree, Webster City, Iowa, population 8,176, has become a
PHILADELPHIA ñ University of Iowa 125-pound sophomore Matt McDonough advanced to his second-straight NCAA Championship final Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center with his 3-1 semifinal win over Northwestern’s Brandon Precin.|PHILADELPHIA
MASON CITY — Some cities really scramble to distinguish themselves, boasting a ball of twine or some other landmark that … well … the rest of the world thinks of as rather
Governor Terry Branstad, Brig. Gen. Greg Schwab, the assistant adjutant general, Iowa Air National Guard, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the United States, Avni Spahiu, today announced a
WASHINGTON, DC ñ The Council of Economic Advisers today released its latest quarterly report on the economic impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.|CEA Releases Sixth Quarterly Report on the Economic
In recent weeks, we’ve seen how turmoil and tragedy around the globe can affect our own prosperity and security; how events abroad often have implications for everything from markets on Wall Street
CLEAR LAKE – What began as a call out on stage during the Winter Dance Party event at the Surf Ballroom in February has turned into a formal challenge from one performer
The City Council will discuss a “dangerous alley entrance” next Tuesday at Council comunication session.|The City Council and Mayor will discuss a “dangerous alley entrance” next Tuesday at a Council comunication session.
The weather we’ve had this week sure makes it seem like spring is here. Before we know it, farmers will be on their way to the fields to get started with their
Knoxville, Tenn. — The University of Iowa softball team saw its six-game winning streak come to an end in a 7-3 loss at No. 11/11 Tennessee Thursday night at Lee Softball Stadium.|Knoxville,
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Iowa baseball team beat Notre Dame Thursday, 4-3, in ten innings in the first game of the Irish Classic. The game was played at Wolff Stadium.|SAN ANTONIO,
by Joe Buttweiler – MASON CITY – For many years David Lockwood had an urge to run a hot dog stand. But he just couldn’t swing it. “It doesn’t make the kind
An artist reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 31st from 5:00-7:00pm. The public is welcome to stop by and meet the artist. “I want my art to express the emotions and desires
Younger generations of Americans are growing up with information technology that puts the world at their fingertips. Google and GPS have become modern day must-haves.|Younger generations of Americans are growing up with
Talented point guard will have to sit out one season and will join the team for the 2012-2013 season.|Talented point guard Korie Lucious is joining Fed Hoiberg’s Iowa Sate Cyclones basketball team.
On 3-16-2011 at approximately 2:30 PM the Mason City Plice Department with the assistance of the LakeMills Police Department arrested Demetirus Chico Flores Jr. on the charges of 2nd degree kidnapping, and
AMES, Iowa ñ The Cyclone softball team (14-8) is headed out west to finish off what will be a 21-game road swing this weekend, playing the Louisville Slugger Classic, hosted by No.
Job creation is our top priority every day at the Iowa Capitol. That focus paid off this week when the Senate approved two pieces of our “Iowa Works” proposal. |
DES MOINES, Iowa ñ A Webster City man who nearly purchased the $1 million-winning “Lifetime Riches” scratch ticket claimed by another Webster City man said he’s just as happy to have won
The North Iowa Youth Center will be in Southbridge Mall selling Harlem Globe Trotters tickets for a one day SPECIAL on Thursday, March 17th St. Patrick’s Day for $17 dollars a ticket
Carl Grover has resigned form the Mason City Parks Board. Mayor Eric Bookmeyer announced the resignation to Council members in an email. “I have regretfully accepted Carl Grover’s resignation from the Park