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The construction activity in the City has involved the closing of several streets. City Sanitation staff is asking for the help of residents that live on a street that is closed to
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Monday investigated reports of dead channel catfish in the Shell Rock River from the Marble Rock Impoundment in Floyd County to above Clarksville in Butler
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Iowa Department of Economic Development announced the approval of Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) application. Iowa’s planned use
August 9, 2011(Des Moines) – Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced today that for the second year in a row, Iowa has achieved the second-highest volunteer rate in the country with 37.9 percent
August 18, 2011 (DES MOINES) – The Iowa Economic Development Board approved awards today that will create up to 256 jobs in Iowa. The board approved incentives for planned or proposed projects
(DES MOINES, Iowa) A Minnesota professional fundraising group that raised money for several Iowa law enforcement associations has agreed to refrain from future fundraising in Iowa, as part of an agreement reached
By D.J. Tice, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Americans don’t agree on much these days, but most concur on this: The nation is suffering from a lack of fearless, principled leadership (on “my” side
MASON CITY – In honor of Jon Tumilson, Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class, age 35 of Rockford, hundreds of people were out at the Mason City airport to welcome the plane that returned his remains home.
The Mason City City Council praised star baseball player Jake Peter of Mason City High School with a certificate of recognition at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. His coach Troy Rood, has
AMES, Iowa ñ It’s almost here! The sixth annual Cyclone Fan Fest is here once again. This free event will be held Sunday, Aug. 21 from 2-4 p.m. Don’t miss your chance
Mason City Volunteer Coordinator Mary Zishka has resigned, according to a memo released by City Administrator Brent Trout. Zishka “has made the decision to retire from the City and move on to
The Mason City Fire Department’s new 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt are on sale now at the Fire Station. Above: A Mason City firefighter displays a shirt. The left front chest has
When my two kids were small, I took them to central Minnesota for their first visit “the family farm” where my dad grew. It was then owned by my cousin Jerry. My
(Op-ed by Peter Children) Life is generational; each generation has it’s own characteristics that define it’s time in the course of history. Unless you are my age or close to it, it
City Hall has confirmed that its front doors are now open to be used by the public. There is still construction going on in the area, so use caution moving about in