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CHICAGO, Illinois – UNI men’s basketball signee, Bowen Born, has been named the 2019-20 Gatorade Iowa Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Born is the first athlete from Norwalk High School to
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, suspending elective and nonessential medical and dental procedures, extending and expanding retail business closures, ordering
DES MOINES – State officials in Iowa released the following information on the coronavirus emergency today, March 26, 2020: There were 21 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19 reported on Wednesday,
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 34 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 179 positive cases. There have been
The destination that you select for your hard-earned vacation is of great importance. However, it does not matter how beautiful the location is if the activities in which you engage are below
No matter what your size or style of home, at some point you’ll no doubt wish you had more space. However, moving is expensive and not always practical, plus it takes a
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced this week that the office of Federal Student Aid is executing on President Donald J. Trump’s promise to provide student loan relief to
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Health department is developing a 12-18 month “long-term recovery plan” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Health department director Brian Hanft released a statement
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 21 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 145 positive cases. There have been
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Adam Wedmore is encouraging those wishing to vote in the June 2 Primary Election to vote absentee by mail due to
Well today I’ve decided to come clean – I want you to know that I just got out of the shower because I know now I’m super clean. I want to be
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds received notification last night that President Trump has approved her request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for COVID-19, removing a $5 million cap on federal
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) learned late today of the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was an older adult, 61-80 years of age,
(News Analysis by Todd Blodgett) Angry citizens on the Greek border island of Lesbos jeered from the pier, at the boat, overloaded with Turkish migrants hoping to disembark on Greek soil. Those
AMES – Tyrese Haliburton’s contagious smile and dazzling play on the basketball court made him a fan favorite at Iowa State. He turned heads with a record-setting 17-assist game as a freshman
Despite proven benefits to growth and profitability, workplace productivity is often neglected in the modern business environment. Often, business owners make the mistake of thinking that a lack of productivity is due
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 19 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 124 positive cases. There have been
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In order to limit the further spread of coronavirus, the U.S. has reached agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit all non-essential travel across borders. Working closely and
MASON CITY – Cerro Gordo county’s health department director warned this morning that “large numbers of people frequenting area business with no concern for social distancing” have been observed during the current coronavirus
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 15 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 105 positive cases. There have been a
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds today announced the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the
MASON CITY – Village Cooperative members elected a new member of the Co-op board of directors during their March annual meeting held in the Co-op Commons Room. Ron Norlinger was elected to
Ronald “Ron” Paul Hoffman, 63, of Colwell, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds announced that first quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30th will be delayed till the end of the 2nd quarter, July 31, 2020. Eligible
MASON CITY – Local law enforcement investigated a burglary at Newman school in Mason City that resulted in thousands of dollars in losses and later arrested two suspects. On March 20, 2020,
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to public drinking water to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus
MASON CITY – The Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank released a plan for the immediate future during the current coronavirus pandemic: The Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank will be open March 23, 24, and
GUTTENBERG, IOWA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a drowning that happened on March 21, around 1:30pm, near the spillway of Lock and Dam #10 on the Mississippi River.
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo county department of public health released a statement Monday morning on the status of the coronavirus pandemic: “Iowa now has a total of 90 positive cases
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation includes additional mandatory closures, relaxes certain restrictions to promote additional social distancing
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 22 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 90 positive cases. There have been
The following is a legislative update from GOP Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake, Speaker of the Iowa House: As you know by now, the Iowa Legislature suspended session late on March
Are the restaurant owners I know – who are great people, from China – racists, because they refer to their fare as “Chinese food”? What about Greek olives, Spanish omelettes, and French
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General William P. Barr is urging the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or
MASON CITY – A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Cerro Gordo County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual is self-isolating at home. “While
MASON CITY – The Health Department is urging local businesses to follow Governor Reynolds’ proclamation to combat the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation will be in place until nearly midnight on March
IOWA CITY – Junior Luka Garza became just the third University of Iowa men’s basketball player, and first in nearly seven decades, to be voted first-team All-America by the Associated Press. Garza earned
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) unveiled an emergency student loan payment and relief plan,