In order to be a successful golfer, you need to have the right equipment. This includes clubs, balls, and tees. But it also includes other items that are less obvious. In this…
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6 Useful Pieces Of Advice On How To Improve Your Financial Situation
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by your financial situation? Do you feel like you’re not making enough progress or are unsure where to start? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. Many…
RAGBRAI Mason City announces theme and logo
MASON CITY – Mason City will welcome RAGBRAI on Wednesday, July 27. Our community’s RAGBRAI committees have been working hard behind the scenes to provide a day full of great food, activities,…
Air Quality Is Important, Here’s How To Maintain It
Air quality is essential. We all know that. But what can we do to maintain the good air quality in our homes and offices? Maintaining good air quality in your home or…
A Complete Guide To Understanding How To Choose The Ideal Life Insurance Deal For You
Life insurance is one of the most important purchases that you will ever make. It is a way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financially if something happens…
Feds to require 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks for upcoming models
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 1 announced new, landmark fuel economy standards which follow President Biden’s executive order to drive American leadership forward…
Having Difficulties In Choosing the Right Lawyer? Here’s Some Help
With over 1 million lawyers in the United States, it can be challenging to determine the best lawyer for your needs. Selecting the right lawyer is time-consuming but an important process that…
North Iowa Businesses compete in Venture School Launch Day
MASON CITY — The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted Venture School Launch Day on Thursday, March 24, 2022. The Spring 2022 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually…
CG Public Health announces new Public Health Director
MASON CITY – Today, the Cerro Gordo County Board of Health has appointed Kara Vogelson as the new public health director at CG Public Health. “Though we received an impressive pool of…
What Your Business Mobile Application Needs
When you run a business, there might come a time when you decide to create a mobile application. This is a great idea, especially as more and more people get their information…
How to Make Your Home Smart and More Energy Efficient
Living in the modern era lets us make changes that will impact both our home and the environment around us. Smart technology is all around us, it makes our living much easier,…
Want To Start A Company? Here Are Some Helpful Tips
If you’re thinking about starting your own company, you’re in for a lot of hard work – but it can be very rewarding. There are a few key things you need to…
Content Creation: How To Improve Your Writing Skills
If you’re looking to improve your writing skills for content creation, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share some tips that will help you write better, more engaging…
How Can A Business Remain Profitable In An Unstable Economy?
Making your business profitable is always a challenge, but it can be especially difficult in times of economic instability. There are a number of things you can do to make your business…
5 Factors to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant
Opening a restaurant is a huge decision. It’s not something that should be taken lightly – there are many factors to consider before committing. For example, what type of cuisine do you…
Can I tell if a slot game is going to pay?
Slot games can be frustrating sometimes as players can end up with a losing streak for seemingly no reason at all. Luckily, this page will show you a few ways to tell…
O’Reilly’s auto parts store to relocate on South Federal Avenue in Mason City, next to new Dollar General Store
MASON CITY – The existing O’Reilly’s auto parts store in Mason City will relocate farther south on South Federal Avenue, and will be next to new Dollar General Store. Mason City’s Development…
Useful Tips On How To Maintain A Vacant Property
Maintaining an empty property is a difficult task. It can be easy for the home to fall into disrepair, and it can be a magnet for crime. However, by following some simple…
Winnebago celebrates production of 500,000th motorhome, becoming first industry brand to reach the milestone
FOREST CITY – Winnebago announced it has produced its 500,000th motorhome, becoming the first industry brand to reach the milestone. The company marked the occasion with events across all its facilities, with…
Level Up Your SEO Skills With This Helpful Guide
SEO, or search engine optimization, is a marketing strategy that has been around for many years. In fact, it is believed that SEO was born in 1991! Around this period, the world’s…
River City Chorus to perform two shows at NIACC Auditorium on April 9; tickets available
MASON CITY – The River City Chorus is set to perform two shows at the NIACC Auditorium on April 9, and tickets are available. At least six dozen singers will take the…
McKesson agrees to pay $1 million to resolve recordkeeping violations under the Controlled Substances Act
MEMPHIS, TN – McKesson Corporation (McKesson) agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Controlled Substances Act (CSA) recordkeeping violations, the Department of Justice announced today. The resolution stems…
Feds estimate $88 Billion in medical bills on credit reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report highlighting the complicated and burdensome nature of the medical billing system in the United States. The report reveals that the…
Treasury and IRS announce “aggressive plan” to boost funding and workforce at the IRS
WASHINGTON – IRS honchos this week thanked employees for their “tireless efforts” and outlined an aggressive plan that will end the pandemic backlog on tax processing this year. “Since the pandemic began, IRS employees…
Iowa labor spokesman says Kim Reynolds in bad for workers
Corporate Kim Reynolds announced today that she will run for re-election for Iowa’s governorship, but she can’t hide from her terrible record of hurting Iowa’s workers. As Iowans, we value hard work…
Creating Your Small Business: 2022 Trends
In recent years, entrepreneurs have experienced unprecedented changes in how to start and run a small business. The world as we know has been constantly changing, so we must adapt to succeed….
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Taylor County
DES MOINES – Today Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the signing of a disaster proclamation for Taylor County in southwest Iowa effective immediately through April 9, 2022. The USDA has confirmed a positive…
END OF TENANCY BEDROOM CLEANING.
End of Tenancy cleaning doesn’t always apply for an entire property, we can offer our amazing End of Tenancy cleaning service for specific rooms in the household. For example, sometimes Tennant’s will…
Federal report says corporate concentration, anti-competitive practices have stifled wages for workers and reduced their power in the marketplace
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Federal Trade Commission, issued a new report on competition…
The Importance of Business Process Automation in the 2022
In today’s commercial world, things are more complicated than ever before. Businesses in today’s highly competitive economy must devise ways to eliminate waste, maximise the use of their resources, and cut operating…
Iowa awards $22 million in federal funds allocated by Biden Administration for manufacturing grants
DES MOINES – Iowa officials recently announced that $20 million in Manufacturing 4.0 Workforce Innovation grants have been awarded to 46 companies in Iowa – courtesy of Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan….
How You Can Support Employee Growth and Professional Development
Employee growth is a critical part of any organization, and it’s important for employees to have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge. Managers can play an important role in supporting…
Iowa Attorney General Miller urges consumers to act after T-Mobile data breach
DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller urges all Iowans who believe they were affected by the data breach announced by T-Mobile in August 2021 to take appropriate steps to protect their…
6 Legal Facts Businesses Should Understand About Worker Compensation Claims
A workers’ compensation claim is a formal request for benefits filed by an employee who has been injured or become ill as a result of their job. In order to be eligible…
5 Things to Look for in an Extended Warranty Company
You love your car. You take care of it, and you want to keep it running for as long as possible. While at it, you realize cars can be expensive to maintain….
How to Prove Inappropriate Behavior Without Hard Evidence
In the business world, it is not uncommon to hear about employees engaging in inappropriate behavior. This could be anything from sexual harassment to theft. When these things happen, it can be…
Reynolds signs flat tax bill into law; lowest earners will see tax hike
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a flat tax reform bill into law Tuesday, lowering taxes for some while raising taxes for the lowest-earning amongst us. The bipartisan bill, which passed…
NIACC part of over $5.5 billion contribution to Iowa’s economy
MASON CITY – Last week, the Iowa Department of Education released an Economic Impact report about Iowa’s Community Colleges, including North Iowa Area Community College, by Emsi Burning Glass. The report shows…
U.S. slams Russia with new financial sanctions this morning as Ukraine staves off invasion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. slammed Russia with new financial sanctions this morning as Ukraine staves off invasion for the un-saavy, diabolical Vladimir Putin. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State In coordination…
Should You Self-Edit Your Manuscript or Hire a Pro?
Writing an entire manuscript is no small feat. It can take a lot of time, effort, and dedication to get it just right – which is why most authors tend to grow…