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WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Justice announced action to further expand opportunities for scientific and medical research on marijuana in the United States. The Notice of
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/19/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 280.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 35,068.67 APOLLO WATER SERVICES LLC OTHER SUPPLIES 1,200.00 ARAMARK
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a
MASON CITY – NIT has learned this morning that the Hawkeye Harvest food bank suffered a burglary. “Someone broke in to the shed at Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank and stole a snow
Marjorie Nixt, 94, of Charles City, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. According to Marjorie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) wrote with her colleagues to the three major credit reporting agencies to urge them to cease reporting of missed payments on hospital bills, mortgage payments, and
Linda Parsons, 70, of Charles City, passed away February 27, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona. A gathering of family and friends and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Linda
MASON CITY – Chris Watts will seek re-election to the Cerro Gordo county Board of Supervisors, and has been busy collecting signatures for his petitions. Watts, a Republican who was first elected
In August of 2019, CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Joe Biden, “So, to gun owners out there who say, well, a Biden administration means they’re going to come for my guns?” Biden replied,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act, 90-8, and it is now on its way to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
CLARKSVILLE, IOWA – A Mason City man was busted with weed and meth in Clarksville, the local police department proclaimed today. On March 13, 2020 the Clarksville Police Department conducted a traffic
MASON CITY – Rep. Sharon Steckman plans to work from home for time being, she said in a statement today: As you have probably heard, the legislative session has been suspended for
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) is donating $100,000 to the coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts in Iowa and Wisconsin through its foundation. The immediate support will benefit non-profit organizations and directly
DES MOINES — As the country grapples with a growing coronavirus pandemic, Iowa Voices – an organization focused on the voting record of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst – released a new research
DES MOINES– Today Gov. Reynolds signed SF 2357, a bill which expands the roles of physician assistants in Iowa, enabling them to better serve patients. “Enabling physician assistants to better serve the
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of nine additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 38 positive cases. According to IDPH,
MADISON, Wis. (March 18, 2020) — Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) is temporarily suspending disconnections for all of Iowa and Wisconsin customers during the public health emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of six additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 29 positive cases. According to IDPH,
MASON CITY – Daily statement from Cerro Gordo county health department: “Iowa now has 23 cases of COVID-19, announced 3/16/2020. No confirmed cases in any northern Iowa counties as of 3/17/2020 .CG
DES MOINES – Following Governor Reynolds’s State of Public Health Emergency Declaration earlier today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an order permitting new ways to access courts to prevent the spread of the
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2408, legislation that creates emergency measures and supplemental appropriations for key government services to combat the spread of COVID-19. “Every Iowan has a
DES MOINES – Employees impacted by COVID-19 closures can and should apply for unemployment benefits online here: CLICK HERE In order to comply with current recommended guidelines regarding reducing large gatherings, Iowa
FOREST CITY – Based on currently published information and face-to-face meetings with Public Health Officials regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Waldorf University has decided to suspend all face-to-face courses and utilize a distance-learning platform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the U.S. food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during this COVID-19 National
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today. It
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa men’s basketball junior Luka Garza was named ESPN National Player of the Year and to its five-member All-America first team on Tuesday. The ESPN honor is
MASON CITY – The Mason City Community School District will be implementing an emergency food program starting Tuesday, March 17. A curbside lunch pick up with your child ages 1-18 will be
DES MOINES – The Senate and House have agreed to waive the requirement for Iowa schools to reschedule days canceled following Governor Reynolds’ recommendation, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. On Sunday,
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19. The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts. That press conference can be
CLEAR LAKE – The City of Clear Lake is taking steps to address the Coronavirus outbreak, City Administrator Scott Flory said Monday morning in a public statement: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update MARCH 16,
MASON CITY – CG Public Health recognizes the important role our childcare centers play in our response efforts. The Department and area childcare centers met today to review the latest on school
DES MOINES – Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks. “Based on new information
DES MOINES – This afternoon the House and Senate announced the legislative session will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days following the announcement of community spread of COVID-19 in Iowa.
MASON CITY – There is currently no known community spread of COVID-19 in (Cerro Gordo County) at this time (but it has reached parts of Iowa). However, with continued limited testing capabilities
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of an Iowan with COVID-19 (as of Saturday evening, March 14), for a total
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections has been implementing measures, policies and protocols to prevent the spread and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in the state prisons. Effective immediately, visiting
DES MOINES– Gov. Reynolds signed SF 2142 which provides $85.5 million in new state funding for regular program budgets in the 2020-21 school year. This funding comes at a critical time for
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge has blocked a Trump Administration rule set for next month that would have kicked hundreds of thousands of needy, hungry Americans off of the food