DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen –…
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Mason City Board of Education names Pat Hamilton as next District Superintendent
MASON CITY – The Mason City Community School District Board of Education has named Pat Hamilton as the district’s next superintendent. Hamilton currently serves as director of student services in the Spencer…
Federal disaster declaration approved for 25 Iowa counties
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today received notification that President Biden has granted her request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for 25 counties that were severely impacted by Dec.15, 2021,…
NIACC Continuing Education offers short-term certificates for Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing and Fundamentals of Construction
MASON CITY – NIACC Continuing Education is pleased to offer several short-term certificate offerings in the spring and summer of 2022. NIACC’s 8-week Fundamentals of Advanced Manufacturing certificate is designed to introduce…
USDA commits $215 million to enhance the American food supply chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry…
Charles City and Floyd county to vote on local option sales tax on March 1
CHARLES CITY – There is an election on March 1 for continuance of the local option sales tax (L.O.S.T.) in Charles City and Floyd County. The city of Charles City says this…
How To Choose The Right Boarding School For Your Child
Whether you have already decided to send your child to boarding school, either for several school terms or else on a more long-term basis, or you are merely considering this option for…
NIACC, Smithfield Foods Sign 3 Students to New Apprenticeship Program
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and Smithfield Foods, Inc. have partnered to offer a new maintenance technician apprenticeship program in the Mason City area. The program provides hands-on…
Improving Your Business with Fleet Upgrades
Upgrading your fleet is an investment in your business’s future. By prioritizing vehicle performance, you can also boost employee and customer satisfaction. The equipment you use to deliver solutions is the backbone…
Gov. Reynolds signs $159 million public education bill
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds this week signed into law the first bill of the 2022 legislative session. House File 2316 increases the state’s public education budget for fiscal year 2023 by 2.5% per pupil, resulting in $159 million in new money for Iowa’s public schools. “Providing a quality…
Mason City Board of Education names finalists for next Superintendent
MASON CITY — The Mason City Community School District Board of Education has announced three finalists in its search for the school district’s next superintendent. The finalists are Bryan Boysen, Pat Hamilton,…
9 Mistakes That Landlords Should Avoid While Renting Out
A prevalent misunderstanding regarding making money from a rental property is that while it is only referred to as “passive” revenue, the day-to-day maintenance of that estate should not be called passive….
Livestock Master Matrix adopted in 86 of Iowa’s 99 counties
DES MOINES –Most of Iowa’s 99 counties notified DNR in January that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed animal confinement locations by using the master matrix. With few exceptions,…
NIACC announces leadership changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
MASON CITY – Dr. Steve Schulz, President North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has announced a leadership change for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center…
Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle named 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle, Mason City,…
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Loss prevention is a field that is going through significant growth, and many people are eying a career as a loss prevention manager. Companies are seeing the value in having a loss…
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center named America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery
MASON CITY – MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center has been recognized by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems, for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™. MercyOne…
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Laura M. Schleusner of LMS Properties as the February 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC recognized Laura M. Schleusner of Java 18 and LMS Properties in Garner, IA as the February 2022 Entrepreneur…
Kim Reynolds declares COVID pandemic over in Iowa
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds signed the final extension of the state’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation Thursday, announcing it will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The signed proclamation can be found here. The proclamation was first issued in accordance with the Governor’s executive authority on March 17, 2020, to enable…
5 Actionable Ways to Create A Safe Working Environment for Your Employees
Regardless of the size of your business, the importance of workplace safety should never be underestimated. To foster a safe and healthy environment, every business must implement a set of preventative measures…
Gov. Reynolds discusses flat tax and tax reform bill
DES MOINES – During her 2022 Condition of the State, Gov. Kim Reynolds introduced a sweeping tax reform proposal that will benefit every taxpayer in Iowa. At LBS in Des Moines, an employee-owned book binding and luxury packaging business, Gov. Reynolds discussed in detail her tax…
Feds launch online tool allowing farmers, ranchers to report anticompetitive practices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2022 – Farmers and ranchers now can anonymously report potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices in the livestock and poultry sectors using an online tool the U.S. Departments of Agriculture…
Mason City Board of Education provides update on Superintendent hiring process
MASON CITY — The Mason City Community School District Board of Education would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board recently met with Dr. Trent Grundmeyer with…
NIACC Selected to participate in Non-Credit and Credit Alignment Lab
MASON CITY – The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and Education Strategy Group (ESG) have announced that North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is one of 14 community colleges selected to participate in…
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USDA to invest millions to improve community infrastructure for people living in rural Iowa towns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA is investmenting millions of dollars to improve community infrastructure for people living in rural Iowa towns, the agency announced. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary…
Consumer complaints in Iowa return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021
DES MOINES — Following a record year of complaints in 2020 tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and derecho, the number of complaints received by the Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division returned to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Overall complaints totaled 3,536,…
Kim Reynolds announces major investments in three water quality projects across Iowa from money she didn’t want and was provided by Democrats and Joe Biden
SIOUX CENTER – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $38 million through Iowa’s Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) to support three water quality and infrastructure projects across Iowa. The WIF is funded by the state of Iowa’s allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery…
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Entrepreneurs have many different reasons why they start their own business. If there’s any common ground among them all, it has to be the desire to be successful. All business owners want…
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Have you ever heard about incentive marketing? If you are running a business, especially in the online sphere, it might be something that really boosts your income and ensures the company’s growth….
Homeland security advances Biden-Harris efforts to stop flow of goods produced by Chinese slaves
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced, as part of its implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), that it will seek public input to inform the Department’s…
Winnebago Industries reveals e-RV, all-electric motorhome concept at Florida RV Super Show
TAMPA, FLORIDA – Winnebago Industries, Inc. revealed the e-RV, the first all-electric zero emission motorhome concept from a major RV manufacturer at the Florida RV Super Show in Tampa, Florida, this month….
What to Focus on When Creating Meaningful Content for your Business
Did you know? Search engines like Google aren’t massive fans of content is that poorly produced and rushed, in this instance, Google considers the piece of content as spam. The creation of high-quality…
NIACC announces 2021 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 806 individuals have been named to the 2021 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 99…
Flea Problem: Why You Should Call Pest Control
Fleas are not just a pesky nuisance but also cause health problems for pets and people. They affect the well-being of the home’s occupants. Although you can wage war by yourself, it’s…
Vrba and Bell join NIACC Alumni Advisory Board
MASON CITY – Crystal Bell and Mary Jo Vrba have joined the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Alumni Advisory Board. Crystal Bell ‘75 of Mason City, graduated from NIACC with an…
City of Mason City looks to hand half of local taxes collected from downtown hotel to “non-profit” to run Music Man Square
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City is looking to hand half of the local taxes collected from the allegedly soon-to-be-built downtown hotel to a “non-profit” to run the Music Man…
What a Business Analysis Is and Why Do It at the Start of a Project
A business analysis helps companies make key decisions about process changes and new product development. Here’s how a business analysis is done and how long it takes. Key Basics A business analysis…
Iowa Utilities Board urges consumers to plan ahead for phaseout of 3G cellular networks, service
DES MOINES – The Iowa Utilities Board is assisting in the effort led by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to inform consumers that if your mobile phone is more than a few…