WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef…
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Feds will require rear visibility technology in all new vehicles over 10,000 lbs
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule requiring rear visibility technology in all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds by May 2018….
Federal reserve releases information on US economy
WASHINGTON – Industrial production rose 0.6 percent in May after having declined 0.3 percent in April. The decrease in April was previously reported to have been 0.6 percent. Manufacturing output increased 0.6…
City of Charles City seeks intern
CHARLES CITY – The City of Charles City’s Engineering Department is seeking an intern. The city seeks a GIS Intern in the Engineering Department to develop, maintain, and update various coverage’s and…
US slaps 35% tariff on imported Chinese solar products
WASHINGTON – The Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE), today released the following statement in response to the Department of Commerce preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of…
Alliant Energy begins construction on Marshalltown Generating Station
MARSHALLTOWN – Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility is ready to move dirt and sink steel. Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility has received all of the necessary regulatory approvals and permits to issue a Full…
Cargill plant in Albert Lea gets big rebate from Alliant Energy
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – The Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats facility in Albert Lea is using energy efficiency to help feed the world. The company recently completed several energy efficiency projects, including…
AT&T to acquire DIRECTV for $50 billion
DALLAS, TEXAS and EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – May 18, 2014 – AT&T (NYSE:T) and DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire DIRECTV in a…
MC hiring meter reader
MASON CITY – The city of Mason City is hiring a meter reader. The position is to be filled as soon as possible. The City of Mason City seeks an energetic individual…
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Perez on April employment numbers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the April 2014 Employment Situation report released on May 2: “This morning’s report demonstrates that the economy continues…
MC businesses offered free energy assessments
MASON CITY – Energy experts will be in Mason City April 29 through May 11 conducting free energy assessments. Small businesses will see immediate savings from this energy-saving program offered by Alliant…
USDA announces additional support for small and midsized farmers and ranchers
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards…
Toyota to move headquarters from California to Texas
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28, 2014 – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) today announced that the company will relocate its North American headquarters to North Dallas (Plano), Texas. The move—which is not expected to…
Bank of America back in hot water with Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced it is requiring Bank of America Corporation to resubmit its capital plan and to suspend planned increases in capital distributions. The decision relates…
Renewable Energy Group achieves one billion gallon milestone
AMES – Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI), this week announced it has reached a new milestone, having sold a cumulative one billion gallons of advanced biofuel during its 17 year history….
Natural gas prices on the rise
DES MOINES – Natural Gas prices in Iowa were up $.18 this week, closing at $4.75 / MMbtu. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the…
FCC to now allow faster web access at higher cost to internet providers
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission today took steps to provide more spectrum for general consumer use, carrier-grade small cell deployments, fixed wireless broadband services, and other innovative uses, through the…
Lowe’s home improvement stores agrees to pay $500,000 civil penalty
WASHINGTON – Lowe’s Home Centers, one of the nation’s largest home improvement retailers, has agreed to implement a comprehensive, corporate-wide compliance program at its more than 1,700 stores nationwide to ensure its…
Japanese auto parts maker fined $20 million for price fixing
WASHINGTON – Showa Corp., an automotive parts manufacturer based in Saitama, Japan, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $19.9 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to…
Winnebago unveiled new 2015 models at Dealer Days event held In Las Vegas
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. last week unveiled exciting new 2015 models to the Company’s dealer partners at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV. The new vintage-inspired Winnebago Brave was introduced…
Kraft Foods recalls 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer wieners
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2014 – Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Columbia, Mo., establishment is recalling approximately 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners because the products may contain Classic Cheese Dogs in…
Non-credit welding course offered at NIACC
MASON CITY – If you are looking for a career change or simply a new skill that could lead to a new job, NIACC may have an option for you. North Iowa…
Branstad to join West Des Moines officials for major economic development project announcement
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced he will participate in a press conference tomorrow, Friday, April 18, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at West Des Moines’ City Hall. Branstad and…
Iowa CEO’s paid 30 times more than the average worker
NIT – According to the AFL-CIO’s 2014 Executive PayWatch website, the average CEO of a company based in Iowa made $2,596,692, which is 67 times more than the $38,679 earned by the…
Alliant Energy and Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative file for regulatory approval of sale of Minnesota electric distribution business
ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA – April 16, 2014 – Alliant Energy’s Minnesota utility and Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC) filed a joint application this week with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) seeking approval of…
Job opening: Mason City meter reader $10/hour
JOB OPENING: Meter Reader The City of Mason City seeks an energetic individual to read meters for the Water Supply Division. This is a temporary seasonal position from approximately mid-May – October…
Opportunity Village announces new CEO
CLEAR LAKE – Jeff Nichols of Grand Junction, Colorado, has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Village. Nichols will begin his duties sometime in June 2014, following the…
Capstone presentations showcase Education students at Waldorf College
FOREST CITY – The Waldorf College Education department will host student capstone presentations on Thursday, May 1 in the Atrium Conference Room. The formal presentations will be observed by the members of…
NIACC offers ballroom dancing
MASON CITY – Dance the night away at the Surf Ballroom. Learn basic ballroom dance steps and practice to shine on the dance floor with teachers Clyde and Kathy Janssen. Fox trot,…
Iowa wine industry poised for expansion, according to Iowa State University professor
AMES, Iowa – The expansion of Iowa’s wine industry in recent years shows its potential to become a regional leader, an Iowa State University professor said this week. A recent study from…
MacNider Museum seeks office manager, salary of salary of $27,040 – $33,280
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City has an opening at the Charles H. MacNider Museum for an Office Manager. This individual will assist the Museum Director in coordinating office services,…
Ethanol prices spike again
DES MOINES – Wholesale ethanol prices continued to trend upward with a $.55 rise last week, closing at $3.52. This is the third week in a row ethanol has seen double digit…
City of Charles City seeks volunteer firefighter
CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department is seeking candidates for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. The purpose of the Volunteer Firefighter is to provide excellent response to various emergencies in…
Joshua Trimble graduates from Universal Technical Institute
LISLE, Ill. – Today, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the nation’s leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, is…
Union to rally In Altoona against Staples stores offering postal services
ALTOONA – As Staples office stores moves to integrate more postal services into their retail locations, a labor union representing postal workers will stage a rallies in opposition. So far, 80 Staples…
Alliant Energy awarded for work to promote healthy trees in communities
CEDAR RAPIDS – Trees are a critical part of the Midwestern landscape. This year, forestry groups are again recognizing the work from Alliant Energy to promote healthy trees across its service territory….
Techbrew to be held April 15 at Mason City Brewing
MASON CITY – A “TechBrew” will be held Tuesday, April 15 at Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State St., Mason City. These informal gatherings bring entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders together…
Established automotive shop seeks FT customer service/front counter sales
MANLY – An established automotive shop specializing in tires and wheels is currently looking to hire a front counter person with strong customer service skills, as well as a strong mechanical background,…
Arneson appointed Interim Corridor President
NORTH IOWA – The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation today announced that Shaun Arneson, Corridor Vice President of Existing Business & Project Management, will serve as Interim President of the organization…
European brothers working to open Italian restaurant in Mason City (video)
The Kelmendi borthers found their way to Mason City from Texas through a mutual friend who insisted they come here and open a restaurant. The pair – originally form Kosovo – came to America first in New York, then to Texas, now they are here, opening their first restaurant.