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(DES MOINES) ñ President Barack Obama today appointed Gov. Terry E. Branstad as Co-Chairman of the Council of Governors. The Council of Governors was established by the National Defense Authorization Act in…

Report Released on First Day of Women’s History Month WASHINGTON ñ Today, the White House released a new report entitled Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being, a statistical portrait…

The Mason City City Council will be meeting at 7 PM tonight at the Mason City Library in the Mason city Room. Some of the items on the agenda include liquor license…

(Press release from Sen. Amanda Ragan) Each year Iowans volunteer hundreds of hours through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Volunteers mentor, help at food pantries, and help their community in a…

The Mason City Youth Task Force is looking for parent input on a survey that may help them obtain a grant. From the Youth Task Force: “Short survey – If you are…

Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the comment below about the Obama administration’s announcement that it no longer will defend the Defense of Marriage Act. “(The) decision is…

DES MOINES ñ Iowa Workforce Development announced a reformed and enhanced delivery system for statewide workforce services to begin July 1st.“Iowa’s changing economy deserves an enhanced system that provides multiple access points…

Sticking with your health and fitness goals is challenging enough when you’re at home and tempted by the lure of a comfortable couch, your favorite television show, and a bag of chips….

Making healthy food choices can be difficult enough when trying to read the labels on food packages; it’s nearly impossible when trying to choose an item from behind the glass of a…

February 28, 2011 (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced plans to make two trade promotion trips to Asia this year. The announcement was made…

(Des Moines, Iowa) ñ Continuing in his role as the “Taxpayers’ Watchdog” and his duty to report directly to the people of Iowa on the condition of the state’s finances, State Auditor…

State champion advances to National Finals in Washington, D.C. (DES MOINES, Iowa) ó Fifteen Iowa students, including one from Mason City, will compete next week for a state championship and a trip…

Organizations Failed to Comply with Iowa Law DES MOINES ñ The Iowa Labor/Athletic Commissioner is issuing a cease and desist order against the Xtreme Fighting Championship 7 events scheduled for Friday night…

Today, President Obama issued a memorandum to Executive Departments and Agencies to work with State, Tribal, and local governments to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens in order to focus resources on…

FACT SHEET: The Affordable Care Act: Supporting Innovation, Empowering States On February 28, President Obama reiterated his belief that States should have the power and flexibility to innovate and find the health…

Effective at 4:00 p.m. today, February 28, 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…

Fullerton Funeral Home will be celebrating the grand re-opening of the Fullerton Funeral Chapel in Rockwell. Following a complete remodeling and redecorating of the Rockwell Chapel, from the burst water pipes in…

At the onset of the first paragraph it was a forgone conclusion that Skipper’s slant was pro-Bookmeyer.. Denial isn’t a river in Egypt, it’s a compulsion that effects many who cling to…

How can you….in all good conscious criticize those who bear the brunt of the flack hurled against them while working tirelessly to uncover corruption in the administration of this city? The recently…

Mason City’s Federal Avenue streetscape project is well behind schedule and may need to file an extension with Vision Iowa in order to stay in good standing. Estimated project completion has been…

Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19 year-old driver at 1:05 AM Saturday morning near Quail Avenue and 160th Street for operating while intoxicated 2nd offense, possession of marijuana, possession of…

MASON CITY ñ Rich Chenoweth’s purchase of a new pair of running shoes roughly 30 years ago put him on track for a great way to pay for fitness expenses. Story by…

This week, several groups of North Iowans visited me at the Capitol! It was great to see the friendly faces of members of our local Farm Bureau, AARP, realtors, Mercy Medical advocates,…

They have been rehearsing and practicing their songs, including “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” and “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” for the past couple weeks. “It’s been a lot of fun,”…

The Alternate Side Parking Ordinance will be in effect beginning at 7:00 p.m. tonight, February 25, 2010, and will remain in effect until further notice. The Emergency Snow Route, which includes 1st…

ROCHESTER, MN—If acclaimed documentary maker Ken Burns is pondering the Mayo Clinic as a possible future subject he may have dropped at least one subtle hint at a Thursday night appearance in…

After Governor Branstad announced a plan to close 39 workforce centers across Iowa, Democrats in the Legislature vowed to work to keep the offices open.|(From Rep. Sharon Steckman) After Governor Branstad announced…

Over a Thousand Rally to Keep Rights for State Troopers, Teachers & Fire Fighters| (From Rep. Sharon Steckman) Over a Thousand Rally to Keep Rights for State Troopers, Teachers & Fire Fighters…

The MacNider Art Museum’s 2011 Winter Film Series, Films in February, Movies in March, continues Saturday, March 5th, at 2:00 p.m. with 3-Iron. This is the fifth installment in the 2011 Film…

Over 727 individuals have been named to the North Iowa Area Community College Dean’s List for the 2011 Fall Semester. That includes 447 full-time students and 280 part-time students who together represent…

(DES MOINES) ñ On March 1 several state agencies will kick off a month-long Flood Awareness Month campaign to assist Iowans in preparing for and remaining safe during flood events.|(DES MOINES) ñ…

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 18, 2011) ñ Phony health inspectors have reappeared in many parts of the state, including Central (and North) Iowa, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) Director Rod…

DES MOINES ñ Today (Feb. 18, 2011), the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) brought together local, state and federal partners to assess and prepare for potential spring flooding.During a…

(From Iowa Department of Public Health) It beats an average of 103,680 times a day. It weighs less than a pound and is about the size of a fist. The human heart…

WASHINGTON ñ Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) and House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member George Miller (D-CA) sent a letter yesterday to the National Labor…

Harkin Announces More Than $60,000 to Help Low-Income Students Pay For Advance Placement Testing|(Press release from Iowa Senator Tom Harkin) Harkin Announces More Than $60,000 to Help Low-Income Students Pay For Advance…

MASON CITY ñ As of Friday a total of 488 permits to carry a gun have been issued this year in Cerro Gordo County, passing last year’s total of 482. The pace…

This week the Senate sent House Bill 45 (known as the Deappropriations Bill) back to the House after they had made major changes in it.|

(From NIACC) Buy Fresh, Buy Local Iowa has some of the best soils in the world and a good climate for growing crops. Yet, as a state, we import more than 80…

The view was splendid Tuesday from the Denison Room at the Mason City Public Library.|The view was splendid Tuesday from the Denison Room at the Mason City Public Library. The flocking apparently…