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Where do we go from here? Look back…what do you see? In the past couple of months we have presented evidence that proved Turncoat lied. And just where did that get us?…

So then, is the saga of the Human Rights debacle over, or will Bookmeyer continue to pick at it until it festers like an open sore infecting the community as a whole?…

In the early morning hours of 3/14/2011, Mason City Police received and investigated a report of a kidnapping that had just occurred within the City limits of Mason City. Upon further investigation,…

It’s been more than two months since the tragedy in Tucson stunned the nation. It was a moment when we came together as one people to mourn and to pray for those…

CERRO GORDO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORSREGULAR SESSIONTUESDAY, MARCH 15, 20119:30 A.M. ñ BOARDROOM All times listed on the agenda, except the starting time, are tentative. I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of…

The Year was 1994. Unfortunately the “good” people of Mason City, Iowa had just found a local man NOT-GUILTY of shaking my 10 month old son to death…a crime that was concluded…

A program entitled “Explore Tanzania and Ruwanda” will be held on Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Lime Creek Nature Center. Guest speakers Nancy and Chuck Sweetman of Mason City…

MASON CITY, IA ñ An old-fashioned afternoon of free movie cartoons, popcorn, and refreshments will be presented Saturday afternoon, March 19, in the Mason City Room at the public library. The event…

MEETINGS AND AGENDAS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2011 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 20116:00 p.m. NIACOG Board of Directors Meeting, Bennigan’s (Clear Lake) – Urdahl TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 20119:30 a.m. Board of…

Dear Senator Bartz, My name is Miles Brainard and I live in Mason City, right next to your district. This morning, when I was looking at the news online, I stumbled across…

LUBBOCK, Texas – – Junior Mike McQuillan registered a walk-off RBI single to right field with two outs to give the Iowa baseball team a thrilling 10-9 victory, in 10 innings, over…

Three women had allegedly taken over $1,000 in merchandise and attempted to leave the store.|On March 13, 2011 at approximately 2:00 p.m. employees of Mills Fleet Farm 3200 4th S.W. notified the…

I am cautiously optimistic that we have reached the time of snow-melts, greening lawns, and robins moving back. We set our clocks ahead, so now we are again heading to work in…

The government mandates and accounting gimmicks contained in the new health care reform law will force millions of Americans to pay more for their health insurance over the next few years.|(From Rep….

I remember I was in the countryside of Vermont and came across a prison being constructed. It was Sunday – no one was around. I drove my car into the site, decided…

Bisphenol A (BPA) will be prohibited in baby bottles, sippy cups, teething rings and pacifiers effective January 1, 2013. Research shows the chemical can be toxic, especially in young children.|Bisphenol A (BPA)…

From the Iowa Department of Human Services Assessments, abuse findings – 26,413 assessments for child abuse in calendar 2010, up 2 percent from 2009. Of those: –  17,432 no finding of…

Of the six council seats, on the Mason City Council, two appear to be without merit. Turncoat brings out his Dog & Pony show at every meeting…a lot of paper work, more…

MASON CITY — Given the prevalence of casinos and other gaming outlets in Iowa, it should come as no surprise that residents of the Hawkeye state gamble more than the national average….

On 3/11-2011 members of the Mason City Police Department;s Criminal Investigation Division arrested Rory Lauren McClendon, age 20, for the armed robbery of Midtown Kum & Go at 418 S. Federal on…

AMES, IowaóFour Iowa State student-athletes earned the inaugural Dr. Gerald Lage award from the Big 12 Conference. Cyclones Brad Adams (football), Ashley Costanzo (soccer), Lauren Fader (soccer) and Ann Gleason (soccer) received…

AMES, Iowa ñ March 10, 2011 ñ While the impending spring is always welcome after another tough winter, the recent fluctuating temperatures, ample moisture and aging pavements are keeping the Iowa Department…

AMES, Iowa ñ March 10, 2011 ñ Life or death, road trips on Iowa highways can end either way. One statistic Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) officials update daily is the number…

WASHINGTON ñ During debate of a controversial bill to extend, amend and add provisions to the USA PATRIOT Act, the Senate Judiciary Committee today adopted an amendment offered by Ranking Member Chuck…

“Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis.|“Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the…

The Iowa House opened debate this week on a bill that would essentially end Iowa’s longstanding collective bargaining law for correctional officers, teachers, police officers, firefighters and other workers. |(From Rep. Sharon…

HR 1, the continuing resolution bill for fiscal year 2011that was passed by the House of Representatives on February 19, eliminated funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). CNCS…

Several weeks ago in the Senate, we approved a 2 percent increase in basic state aid to our local schools. Failing to help local schools deal with increasing costs jeopardizes student achievement…

As citizens, we have to do this. Please try. Don’t pump gas on March 14, 2011. In April 1997, there was a “gas out” conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline…

COACH McCAFFERY: The first thing I would like to say is I want to congratulate Tom and his team. They needed all of the composure that they could muster with the run…

ST. LOUIS – Iowa State senior guard Diante Garrett was named to the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VI team, announced today by the USBWA.|ST. LOUIS – Iowa State senior…

The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team lost a first round game to the Michigan State Spartans this afternoon, 66-61.|The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team lost a first round game to the Michigan…

DES MOINES, IOWA ñ Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January remained stable at 6.1 percent. The newly revised labor force series for 2010 also places the month ago and year ago…

On Wednesday shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the tennis court at West Park on a report that there was a van driving recklessly on the court. When officers arrived,…

Effective at 4:00 p.m. today, March 10, 2011, the Alternate Side Parking Ordinance and Emergency Snow Route are suspended until further notice. Citizens should stay tuned to local media outlets to receive…

(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Mary J. Witherall) I was recently presenting in a workshop for women about leading a life with focus and purpose and why that is so important. We were…