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CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/23/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 110.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 4,581.33 ANDERSEN’S MARKET OTHER SUPPLIES 254.20 ANDERSON, LAURA OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS 88.89
The following is a legislative update from Iowa Democrats: Remembering Iowa Veterans this Memorial Day As Memorial Day approaches, it is a good time to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made,
CHARLES CITY – Police in Charles City caught a man wanted on drug charges, and found more drug-related items. On May 20, 2019, at about 4:16 PM, officers with the Charles City
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: Another Medicaid transition is coming July 1, as UnitedHealthcare leaves Iowa. I understand that
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has found a temporary location to resume their services. The Health Department’s immunization clinic and STD/HIV clinic will be providing services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified
ROCKWELL – A pet cremation business in Rockwell has been fined for operating an un-permitted incinerator. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says Valerie Lillibridge operates a business called Lasting Memories, located
DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 13 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition
Roberta Butterfield, 83, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home in Charles City. A funeral service for Roberta Butterfield will be held at
DES MOINES – On Thursday, May 23, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF603: an act relating to use of concurrent enrollment programs for teaching certain subjects required under the
MASON CITY – A drive-by shooter intentionally targeted a Mason City house Wednesday night, police say, as they search for clues. According to the Mason City police department, on May 22, 2019,
CLEAR LAKE – Clear Lake is set to make big improvements to the City Beach area and a presentation was given at the last council meeting on the project. At its regular
CEDAR RAPIDS – Police in Cedar Rapids now have three suspects connected to a shooting earlier this month that produced a double-homicide. The Cedar Rapids Police Department has identified three persons of
MASON CITY – Police in Mason City are seeking a male suspect who slipped an expensive bottle of booze into his trousers and snuck out of a retail establishment. A local Mason
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed House File 615, the justice system appropriations bill, but item vetoed sections 24 and 28, which would have amended the Iowa Attorney General’s statutory duties
CLEAR LAKE – Turkey hunters reported harvesting nearly 11,400 Iowa birds this spring through the mandatory registration system, which is about 300 birds fewer than were harvested in 2018. Iowa’s spring turkey
CLEAR LAKE – Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great time to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. Catching panfish
Cerro Gordo County CLAIMS for May 14, 2019: Absolute Waste Remov, sanit disp 597.10 2 Accurate Analytical, lab tests 245.00 2 Ahlers & Cooney PC, labor relations 270.00 1 Ahlers & Cooney
DES MOINES – On Tuesday, May 21, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF768: an act relating to agricultural development, by providing for the Iowa finance authority, a beginning farmer
DES MOINES — Child care and early childhood education advocates from across Iowa are signaling their approval of a recent measure to increase funding to Early Childhood Iowa (ECI), a state-run organization
You didn’t start your business to see it get stuck at its start-up stage. You created your company to see it topple its competition and ultimately sit pretty atop its market. For
Martin J. Miller, 76, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the 9th Street Chautauqua Guest Home with his loving family by his side. A funeral service for Martin will
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to over three months in federal prison. Francisco Gomez-Tino, age 32, a citizen of
MASON CITY – The Mason City Noon Rotary presented 4 $500 scholarships to area youth at its most recent meeting on Monday May 20, 2019. Participating students were required to each write
WILTON – On Monday, Gov. Reynolds signed HF 772, the Empower Rural Iowa Act that will lay the foundation for vibrant rural communities. The bill passed the Iowa Legislature unanimously, was a
RURAL WINNESHIEK COUNTY – A Decorah man was killed Monday when the UTV he was operating was struck by a Wisconsin woman’s vehicle. According to the Iowa State Patrol, an accident took
DES MOINES – On Monday, May 20, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF772: an act creating an empower rural Iowa act to provide incentives for broadband and workforce housing,
MASON CITY — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health, in partnership with MercyOne North Iowa, Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, and the Mason City Youth Task Force, has been awarded
FORT DODGE – Last Wednesday, the DNR investigated a report of discolored and foamy water in Holiday Creek about two miles east of Fort Dodge. DNR specialists traced the pollutant source to
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man responsible for running a complex drug trafficking organization was sentenced May 17, 2019, to more than 14 years in federal prison. Michael Pineda, age 34, from San
RURAL WEBSTER COUNTY – An Eagle Grove man is dead after an auto accident in Webster county Sunday afternoon. According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, 72-year-old Larry Dencklau of
DES MOINES – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders today called on the U.S. Department of Justice to block National Beef—one of the “big four” meatpackers that control over 85% of the beef market—from purchasing
CEDAR RAPIDS – A man who was responsible for distributing pounds of ice methamphetamine while he was in state prison was sentenced May 17, 2019, to ten years in federal prison. Cash
MASON CITY – A Minnesota man allegedly driving drunk caused a dangerous auto accident Sunday night on Highway 122 between Mason City and Clear Lake when he intentionally drove head-on into on-coming
MASON CITY – North Iowa Events Center (NIEC) and Midwest Poolplayers Association (MPA) will again partner in delivering The “Trouble” Tournament: 2019 River City Pool Championships with up to 32 tables coming
MASON CITY – Heavy rains caused a roof to collapse in Mason City at the historic Mohawk Square. The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health will be closed on Monday, May
CEDAR RAPIDS – Police officers received reports of a shooting incident that occurred in the Iowa Smoke Shop parking lot at 70 Kirkwood Court SW shortly after 1:20 a.m. Saturday. Officers arrived
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, the United States announced an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the Section 232 tariffs for steel and aluminum imports from those countries and for the
SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed firearms was sentenced May 15, 2019, to 15 years in federal prison. Cody Groat, 25, from Fort Dodge, Iowa,
DES MOINES – On Friday, May 17, Gov. Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF634: an act relating to certain boards and councils in the department of human rights including the