Month: July 2011

AMES, Iowa ñ July 8, 2011 ñ The Iowa Department of Transportation announces that, beginning July 11, 2011, the color of the alpha-numeric characters and other text on newly issued license plates

NORA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDATuesday, July 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall6:45 p.m. Financial Meeting City Council Approval of Agenda Citizen ParticipationThe Mayor and City Council welcome comments

Cari Barry of Charles City and Angela Walker of Mason City have been announced as the winners of North Iowa Area Community College’s Extreme Makeover: College Edition. Barry and Walker will receive

(DES MOINES) ñ The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Gov. Branstad’s request for disaster designation in six Iowa counties affected by the Missouri River flooding. |(DES MOINES) ñ The

AMES, Iowa–July 8, 2011ó The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has placed signs, barricades, fencing and other road closure devices at locations where roads, bridges and ramps are closed due to construction

(Op-ed from Peter J. Children) The council elections are looming in the near future, this shouldn’t surprise anyone because that’s the way the system works. I am both grateful and appreciative that

(Opinion article submitted by Ron Cline of Mason City) Having fought through a terrible revolution to oust their kings, the British of the 18th century were more keenly aware than most of

Two young men traveling the country stopped in Mason City Thursday afternoon. Each had a backpack and a dog companion. They sat down at an outside table at Culver’s for a bite

(DES MOINES) ñ Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the launch of a series of town hall meetings focusing on education in Iowa. |(DES MOINES) ñ Gov.

MASON CITY – The suspicious package at Southbridge Mall found this morning was x-rayed and no harmful materials were found. “It was ‘old food’ in the bag,” one bystander said. The blue

Deadra K. Stanton, Mason City High School English Teacher, has been selected by the Iowa Department of Education as one of five finalists for the 2012 Iowa Teacher of the Year. The

As the North Iowa Youth Center celebrates its 13th year of existence today, it is also preparing a new home at this time. Above: Jean Francis, North Iowa Youth Center Board President,

Shortly after noon on the 4th of July Andrew Jon Sterrenberg, age 25, was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail on drug charges (124.401 (5) Possession of a Controlled Substance) and

Ticketing for the following violations began Friday, July 1, in Iowa: – All persons under 18 must use a safety restraint, regardless of vehicle seating position. – All drivers are prohibited from

Des Moines, Iowa (July 6, 2011) ñ Local law enforcement agencies in Iowa may expect to see an increase in the number of suspected crimes being reported by long-term care facilities throughout

Cerro Gordo County Supervisors met Wednesday and denied the sale of county-owned land to Croell Redi-Mix.|Cerro Gordo County Supervisors met Wednesday and denied the sale of county-owned land to Croell Redi-Mix. The

Cerro Gordo county sheriff’s deputies arrested a Mason City man Tuesday evening on a warrant. Monte Dean Neubauer, 48, was arrested at 1415 South Delaware Avenue at 4:07 p.m. The charges are:

The owners of Eleanor Rigby’s in Clear Lake are sad to announce the closing of their restaurant. The last day of operation was July 4th. Owners Amy and Dave DeMaris want to

The Mason City City Council heard about loitering under the 12th Street NW bridge overpass and agreed to have city staff look into the matter. They also heard from arborist Kevin Hardy

The North Iowa Fair Association, represented by Fair Association Board of Directors President Dennis Higgins, presented a check to the City of Mason City for $19,580.38 to pay a past due water

Paul Blake Dunbar, Age 39, turned himself in to the Sheriff’s office on Lark Avenue Monday morning at 8:20 a.m. for valid Cerro Gordo County warrants. The warrants were for possession of

A song written by Carl Grover, of Mason City, called “I Can See Home(A Soldier’s Song)” was a finalist in the 12th annual Great American Song Contest in the ‘special category music’

The Mason City City Council will meet Tuesday evening and discuss issues ranging from the Federal Avenue streetscape project, to loitering issues at the 12th Street overpass, to a speed limit change

(DES MOINES) ñ Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced the names of the individuals he has appointed to Iowa’s boards and commissions. |(DES MOINES) ñ Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced the

Another downtown area building in Mason City is getting a makeover. The Central Park Building, located at 100 First Street NW, is having exterior work completed at this time by Dean Snyder

Federal Avenue streetscape project work continues this week in Mason City. Click here to view some photos. The following information is from the city of Mason City: Work is scheduled to begin

Phase 2 ñ Holland Contracting – Cooling tower block wall is laid. Next week the brick veneer will be built. – Cooling towers will be set in the forthcoming weeks. – Lighting

Clear Lake held its annual Fourth of July Parade on a perfect Monday morning. Celebrity politicians Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachman were there, walking the parade route and shaking hands. Click here

Most carnivals start out pretty slow the first night, and this year was not exception. Herbert Ballentine, has been with the Evans United Show, Inc. for the past sixteen years, and said

Larry Gregson, of Mason City, was awarded Best in Show in 2010 during the Area Show: 42 exhibition for his painting, Winter/Spring Nonobjective. As prize for his win, he will be displaying

Neighborhoods throughout Mason City are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, for the 28th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.

Scuba diving is a sometimes overlooked adventure that is available here in North Iowa.|Scuba diving is a sometimes overlooked adventure that is available here in North Iowa. “It’s one of my things

It seems that the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department had their work cut out for them Saturday evening and early Sunday morning in Rockwell. According to the sheriff’s department media report, they

A Mason City man was arrested by Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday for public intoxication and valid arrest warrants. Justin Craig Venard, 32, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. Sunday at 4700

FOREST CITY, IOWA, June 22, 2011 ñ Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturer, today announced the Board of Directors elected Randy Potts to the position

As spectacular as fireworks can be, the fine particles in smoke from fireworks can cause breathing problems for some if the air is stagnant. During these conditions, fine particles can be trapped

Des Moines óThe Iowa Supreme Court has approved more than $321,000 in grants to non-profit programs that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems. The court awarded grants to