Month: May 2011

Iowa’s mental health and developmental disabilities system is fractured and over the past three years, the Legislature has been looking at making services more equitable across Iowa and addressing the ever growing

The Iowa House considered a plan to provide significant commercial property tax relief for Main Street and Iowa small businesses. The plan would have created property tax credits up to $200 million

Kev’s Drain Cleaning has become Helps Drain Cleaning. Owner Rod Helps and his wife Shelby consider it a family business, serving the Mason City and North Iowa area.|Kev’s Drain Cleaning has become

From Yahoo! news: “Donald Trump said Monday he won’t run for president, choosing to stick with hosting ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ over entering the race for the Republican nomination.” What are your thoughts…

The I-35 Speedway Races are held on Sunday nights starting at 6:00 p.m. for the hot laps and the races follow. Winners from May 15, 2011 are listed, with photo gallery and

Over the course of the three-day championship meet, the Cyclones had 21 athletes earn All-Big 12 honors, for finishing in the top eight of their respective events. |NORMAN, Okla. ñ Iowa State

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ñ Two and a half months after battling to the finish at the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships, the University of Northern Iowa men’s track & field team showed

Iowa Men’s Track team claimed the Big 10 title at the 2011 Big Ten Championships on Sunday, edging Minnesota for their fist title since 1967.|Iowa Men’s Track team claimed the Big 10

WASHINGTON ñ In this week’s address, President Obama laid out his strategy to continue to expand responsible and safe domestic oil production, leveraging existing authorities as part of his long-term plan to

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The University of Iowa baseball team lost Sunday’s series finale at Ohio State 10-4 at Bill Davis Stadium. |COLUMBUS, Ohio — The University of Iowa baseball team lost Sunday’s

Work continues in downtown Mason City on the Federal Avenue streetscape project. Water service to businesses located on the ‘plaza’ will be shut of first thing Monday morning and “it could also

MASON CITY – Mason City police are investigating complaints from neighbors in northwest Mason City about finding dead birds in their yards. NorthIowaToday.com was alerted to the situation by a concerned neighbor,

The Police Auction was going to be held come rain or shine, and organizers made good on their word. Above auction goers mill around waiting for the next round of the auction.|The

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ñ University of Northern Iowa junior Tanner Hurt got the Panther men’s track & field team off to a strong start at the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships,

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Iowa baseball team shut out Ohio State Friday evening in the first of a three-game set, 7-0, behind a stellar outing from starting pitcher Jarred Hippen.|COLUMBUS, Ohio —

From Leonard Foster of Mason City I would like to offer a few comments regarding the man who struck the young seven year old as she approached the school bus in Northwood,

(Reuters) ñ A stash of pornography was found in the hideout of Osama bin Laden by the U.S. commandos who killed him, current and former U.S. officials said on Friday. Are you

“As I have traveled through Iowa and across the country, I have heard from more and more hardworking middle class families who feel that the American Dream is slipping away.” |From Senator

Washington, May 12 – Iowa Congressman Tom Latham said on Thursday that uncertainty caused by current federal economic policies is slowing job creation for Iowa communities and small businesses. |Washington, May 12

Our critical infrastructure ñ such as the electricity grid, financial sector, and transportation networks that sustain our way of life ñ have suffered repeated cyber intrusions, and cyber crime has increased dramatically

While the weather helped our farmers make incredible progress over the last couple of weeks, the same cannot be said for the legislature. The session continues on because an agreement on the

AMES, Iowa ñ Iowa State quarterback James Capello has decided to transfer to Tiffin University in Ohio.|AMES, Iowa ñ Iowa State quarterback James Capello has decided to transfer to Tiffin University in

MASON CITY – The Mason City aquatic center will open a week early this year, Saturday, May 28th. Despite other reports, only the splash area will be closed. (Photo: Mason City Recreation

SHEFFIELD ñ Iowa Drainage Inc. will soon have a new office and attached shop. Construction has been underway since February at the northeast corner of Highway 65 and 250th St. By Joe

I regularly visit with local business leaders and economic development specialists. Time and again, I’m told that great schools and training opportunities are the best way for Iowa to compete for good

MASON CITY ñ Skateboarders and inline skaters will soon have an indoor skate park again in Mason City when the Soundboard Skate Park opens at 115 S. Delaware Ave. Above: Darren Miller

Statement from Senator Joe Bolkcom: “Today I’m introducing a new bill in the Ways and Means Committee, Senate Study Bill 1212, that is consistent with Iowans’ values, does not endanger a woman’s

(DES MOINES, Iowa) Attorney General Tom Miller announced that Iowa is part of a settlement with 50-state attorneys general to resolve allegations of unfair debt collection practices on customer accounts for Hollywood

Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday denied the following applications for commutation: |Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday denied the following applications for commutation: Mr. Jimmy Allen: serving life sentence for felony murder. Mr.

Statements of support for the President’s commitment to fix our broken immigration system to meet our 21st century economic and security needs from business leaders, civic leaders and elected officials. |Below please

A rift on the city council has become obvious and public. Scott Tornquist, Janet Solberg and Travis Hickey on one side (along with Mayor Eric Bookmeyer) and on the other side Max

Presidential candidates are gearing up for a 2012 run. Who is your favorite? Palin? Trump? Gingrich? Paul? Romney? Santorum? Why do you support that candidate? Should Obama be re-elected?||