by Matt Marquardt –
It’s Christmas and in between presents, meals and naps you might find the time to read the following stories.
Make sure to watch the videos, too.
Bookmeyer slowly killing Human Rights in Mason City
Mayor Eric Bookmeyer has had it in for Mason City Human Rights since he campaigned for mayor in 2009.
Compensation board recommends 2.25% pay raise for elected officials and non-bargaining employees (MUST SEE VIDEO)
The Cerro Gordo Compensation Board is out of touch with regular people, especially those who work for the private-sector. Watch video for proof.
Long-time Democrat Steinfort leaves Democratic party on her own terms
Mason City woman run out of the Democratic Party by Jay Urdahl and John Stone for supporting a rival politician.
Tornquist blows his stack, teams with Bookmeyer to trample on free speech
An enraged Scott Tornquist ran away from the last City Council meeting like a frightened rabbit, with Mayor Eric Bookmeyer and a Globe Gazette reporter right behind him. People are already talking about the next Council meeting and what might happen.
Blue Zones, Micro-Enterprise could eat away city general fund reserves
Boondoggles like Blue Zones, which try to teach people to be less fat, and Micro-Enterprise, which requires taxpayers to pay for candy bars and sidewalks for businesses that are not hiring anyone, are just more garbage from this council and mayor and are taking Mason City nowhere but into the red ink.
Council talking about bottling Mason City water, selling it
The title speaks for itself. The city wants out of the garbage collection business, a vital service, but will pursue a hair-brained scheme like bottling tap water for sale. If Janet Solberg thinks it’s a good idea, you know we are screwed.
Judge Colleen Weiland gives Hanlontown domestic abuser probation, suspends fine and jail
Out-of-control man-loving judge Colleen Weiland slaps the wrist of a woman-beater.
Cyclone Steel: Pappajohn incubator “just a shell”
Business owners sound off on their opinion of the small business incubator located on the NIACC campus.
Throat-slasher walks free after reaching deal with County Attorney Dalen
Apparently if you slash a throat here in River City it’s no big deal.
UPDATE: Ventura man attacked and injured by pit bull
Tragedy strikes a North Iowa family.
Boster concerned new sledding hill all for naught (video)
Sledding hill opponent sounds off on perceived short-comings of a new sledding hill in Mason City.
Manly woman charged with serious assault for allegedly punching bartender
A Manly woman punched out a Clear Lake bouncer and now faces charges.
