“Farmers in some parts of the state have been dealing with wet field conditions after a rainy end to April. The first few days of May have been more favorable for farmers to get back into the fields,” said Ag Secretary Mike Naig. “With the next week or two looking generally warmer and drier, conditions should allow for farmers to make significant planting progress.”
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How to Simplify Your Life Insurance Plan and Protect What Matters
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Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for April 29, 2025
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 29, 2025:
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President Trump attempts to halt funding to PBS and NPR
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Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 29, 2025
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 29, 2025:
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes for April 28, 2025 (VIDEO)
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Why Roofing Contractors Are Essential for Ensuring a Safe and Durable Roof
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Walgreen’s to pay $350 million after illegally filling millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids
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Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes for April 21, 2025 (VIDEO)
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 21, 2025:
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Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 15, 2025
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 15, 2025:
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for April 14, 2025
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 14, 2025:
State of Iowa slathers hundreds-of-thousands of dollars upon businesses to increase their profits
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Overcoming Addiction: A Guide to Finding the Help You Need
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Mason City’s Dimensional Graphics awarded $74K to adopt “smart technologies”
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Parcel Delivery Systems Explained: 4 Ways to Boost Their Efficiency
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US Cellular to shed 9 workers in Mason City, hundreds in Iowa
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Developing a Marketing Plan That Reflects Your Industry’s Unique Needs
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Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for April 8, 2025
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 8, 2025:
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes for April 7, 2025
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 7, 2025:
How to File a Claim After a Workplace Injury
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Comparing Iowa’s Community Colleges to National Averages: What’s Working?
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The New Way Iowans Are Celebrating Milestones: Travel, Not Trinkets
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Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes for April 14, 2025 (VIDEO)
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on April 14, 2025:
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President Trump slams China with 125% tariffs “effective immediately” while pausing most others
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