Month: August 2011

WASHINGTON ó Michele Bachmann may be the head of the Tea Party Caucus in Congress, but Rick Perry is the tea party’s presidential favorite, according to a new Gallup poll.|By Kim Geiger,

Bet you have three bucks in your wallet right now. If so, you’re well on your way to having $1,000. Don’t think it’s possible to save that much when starting with a

By Donna Gehrke-White, Sun Sentinel Hundreds of thousands of people threatened with foreclosure now have new help: The nonprofit Consumer Action group has just written a free online resource guide to help

How can the U.S. job market be fixed? It’s not an original or even insightful question. As we enter the presidential election cycle full-force this fall, every politician will offer up an

WASHINGTON ó Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, while insisting that the long-term U.S. economic prospects remain good, took aim at Washington policymakers for causing upheaval in financial markets and failing to

The Mason City Mohawk football team opened their season at home with a 48-24 loss to the Des Moines Lincoln Railsplitters. Mason City kept it close until the end, when Lincoln tacked

In light of issues the state’s Civil Rights Commission recently dealt with, involving the firing of three investigators for inappropriate emails, NorthIowaToday.com took another look at the future of that department in

Three Iowa Civil Rights Commission investigators were recently fired for sending inappropriate emails to co-workers, NorthIowaToday.com was informed Thursday. If Mason City’s Human Rights Department was ultimately closed, the state-level Iowa Civil

At 7am Friday morning two dozen or so locked out workers at United Sugar were gathered around the tents outside the plant on Mason City’s North edge. Group spokesman Tom said the

The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center announces that applications are now being accepted for their NanoLoan Program. The United Way of North Central Iowa and several area financial

From Wright on the Park, Inc.: Grand Opening Event-The Historic Park Inn Hotel The Skylight Ball – Saturday, September 10, 2011 6 p.m.- Midnight A grand celebration of the re-opening of the

Although the Park Inn is open, I have yet to step inside. I am eager to experience what I expect to be a rush of adrenalin when I first cross the threshold

By John Kass, Chicago Tribune The last thing Americans want as a souvenir of our war in Libya is the head of the murderous dictator Moammar Gadhafi. That’s so ancient Rome. Oil

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Steve King (R-IA) today released the following statement regarding the meeting held in Sioux City between city and community leaders and representatives of the United States Postal Service regarding

WASHINGTON ñSenator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa will receive grants of $900,000 to strengthen immunization programs and $92,758 to expand toll-free tobacco “quitlines,” which connect tobacco users with treatments and

By Denise Ellsworth, Akron Beacon Journal Have you found yourself (or your spouse) getting a bit crabby over the past few weeks? One look at the lawn, and your normally pleasant disposition

By Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun Going back to school, particularly if it’s a new school, can be a daunting time for kids and their parents. There’s a lot to consider, from

WASHINGTON , Few speeches will be followed as closely as the one to be delivered Friday by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who is expected to outline what steps he might still

WASHINGTON , Even if the U.S. economy avoids sliding back into recession, the continuing weakness is beginning to damage muscle and bone, inflicting long-term damage on many families and business that will

Let’s give a big round of allpaws to the staff of Friends of Mason City Dog Park for a successful turn out at the Annual “Doggy Dip.” Wednesday evening at the Mason

(Submitted from anonymous source) I just finished reading the pullout section from the Globe-Gazette in today’s paper concerning the historic Park Inn hotel. In this section mayor Bookmeyer was thanked; what was

Main Street Mason City, the group responsible for encouraging positive development in Downtown Mason City, is preparing to bring back The Great River City Festival September 16th and 17th of this year.

Three Iowa Civil Rights Commission investigators were recently fired for sending inappropriate emails to co-workers, NorthIowaToday.com was informed Thursday. If Mason City’s Human Rights Department was ultimately closed, the state-level Iowa Civil

(DES MOINES) ñ Late yesterday Gov. Branstad received notification that President Obama authorized a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for six counties impacted by severe storms, straight line winds, and

MASON CITY ñ Volunteers, students and employees of Stebens Children’s Theatre have been putting the finishing touches on the newly renovated theater in advance of next week’s two open house sessions.|MASON CITY

By Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer A severe thunderstorm warning with 60 miles an hour winds came across the scanner Tuesday morning. We decided to take a drive and have a look.

Focus Living Center is offering a FREE Wellness Presentation on Wednesday, August 31 at their new location at 124 W. State Street in Mason City. This Wellness Presentation will introduce you to

MASON CITY — Want to horse around for a good cause? Then plan on attending the JDRF Derby on Saturday evening (Aug. 27) in the Olson Building at the North Iowa Fairgrounds.

Robert Stanley Lumley was arrested Tuesday evening at about 6 p.m. for harassing City councilman Max Weaver. A witness and Weaver both told Mason City police officers that Lumley was on Weaver’s

Normally I refrain from drinking alcohol of any kind. The illness I suffer from, does not allow me to drink even 1-2 (12 oz) beers without being severely compromised and worsening the

From Assistant Cerro Gordo County Attorney Steven Tynan: If you get a call from 515-421-3101 asking for financial information, DO NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION TO THEM. In fact, if you get a

Several block parties were held in Mason City over the weekend. “Having a neighborhood block party is the best way to get to know your neighbors, your local government representatives and your

Iowa hunters break new ground September 1, with the opening day of mourning dove season. Pursuing the most plentiful game bird in North America, Iowa joins 40 other states this year, with

(DES MOINES, Iowa) Attorney General Tom Miller Tuesday filed a lawsuit against a Texas membership club, alleging the company used unfair and deceptive sales tactics to charge Iowans monthly fees for unwanted

CHICAGO ó There’s an old-timey feel, a genuineness, to FoundRe, a small woodworking business. Handmade wood frames and architectural and decorative pieces fill the small gallery/showroom in Chicago, an uncontrived and utilitarian

By Brian Slodysko, Chicago Tribune CHICAGO ó There is much about his deployment in Afghanistan that Army Sgt. Tim Johannsen can’t discuss, including where he’s stationed and why a tank specialist such

By John Keilman and Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune CHICAGO ó The eternal struggle to keep young people away from bad influences has moved to a new frontier: A research organization said Wednesday

WASHINGTON ó Texas Gov. Rick Perry, faulting much of what the federal government did in the 20th century, has called Social Security a “failure” and “an illegal Ponzi scheme” and also cast

Mystic Lanes re-opened after a brief hiatus during a change in ownership. Monday, August 22nd Devin Broerman and his wife Michelle opened the doors to the bowling alley located at 2571 4th

A reminder: The Doggie Dip is tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Mason City Public Pool. Free will donation at the door and all money goes towards the Mason City Dog