MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Joe Jamtgaard and Jackie Villela of Dave’s Auto in Lake Mills, IA as the…
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Senator Amanda Ragan describes 5 ways Iowa agriculture is getting a boost
The following is a legislative update from State Senator Amanda Ragan, representing portions of Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties: A comprehensive approach to pandemic recovery can help ensure Iowans get back…
Tips To Improve Academic Performance in College And Graduate With Honors?
All students seem to understand that good grades don’t guarantee good knowledge, but some of them still have a dream of being straight-A students and even graduate with honors. There’s nothing wrong…
RSVP volunteers honored for service in North Central Iowa
MASON CITY – Volunteers throughout North Central Iowa were honored for their cumulative years of service to their communities during RSVP’s annual Volunteer Celebration on June 9, with a ‘Parking Lot Party’…
How to Create a Business Budget
For new business owners, it can be challenging to determine the best way to take care of your new tasks, including figuring out what to do with your funds. When you are…
Waldorf University mathematics department chair to receive funding for student-centered project
FOREST CITY – On behalf of the Iowa Private Academic Libraries (IPAL), Andrea Blanchard, the department chair of mathematics at Waldorf University, will be receiving a $10,000 grant to fund her project…
Property Damage Claim Lawyer
A property damage claim lawyer would help policyholders in their property claims. They should not be deemed as personal injury attorneys representing claimants and policyholders seeking recovery resulting from an injury or…
Ways to Keep Up With Remote Working
With the dynamics resulting from various changes, the pandemic has had most employees working from home full time. Remote working can be overwhelming on most occasions, and most employees face work burnout…
USDA announces $500 million plan for expanded meat & poultry processing capacity
COUNCIL BLUFFS – The USDA announced this week it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat and poultry processing to make agricultural markets more accessible,…
Gov. Reynolds requested $222 million in pandemic relief to city government
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has requested $222 million in pandemic relief from the American Rescue Package of 2021 (ARPA) that will allow 930 city governments to access federal funding starting today. The Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund will provide $19.53 billion nationally to support tens…
Police consulting business headlined by Mason City’s chief awarded $47K loan through NIACOG
MASON CITY – An Iowa police consulting business offering nationwide services and headlined by Mason City’s chief has been awarded a $47,400 loan through NIACOG. Brinkley, Clary & Thomas Consulting LLC (BCAT)…
How to Choose a Nursing Specialty
Most nursing students solely focus on becoming registered nurses. Over time, though, many of those nurses decide to advance their education to pursue a more specialized nursing career. It’s not always easy…
6 Steps to Start a Successful Tech Business
The tech sector is booming thanks to digital transformation and increasing demand for new technologies. There has never been a better time to launch a tech company and take advantage of the…
Cerro Gordo health department receives grant to empower future leaders in public health
MASON CITY – CG Public Health has received a $29,111 grant from Telligen Community Initiative (TCI), a private, Iowa-based charitable foundation. These funds will support the ‘Empowering Future Leaders in Public Health’…
Former Governor Terry Branstad slips out of $1.5 million discrimination settlement after Supreme Court rules in his favor; taxpayers still crushed by legal fees
DES MOINES – A gay, former state official who sued former Governor Terry Branstad in court for discrimination after Branstad slashed his salary and won a $1.5 million settlement from a jury…
North Iowa entrepreneurs take home wins from 2021 Venture School Pitch Competition
MASON CITY – Two of North Iowa’s entrepreneurs took home wins from the 2021 University of Iowa’s statewide Venture School pitch competition which was held Thursday, June 10. The competition was held…
Iowa’s DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awards grants to rural communities
DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awarded grants to nine small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos, and limit construction and demolition materials…
Iowa corn growers socked by court ruling throwing out rule for year-round E-15 sales
DES MOINES – A federal appellate court threw out a rule designed to allow year-round sales of Ethanol E-15, a vital component for Ethanol makers and corn growers in states like Iowa….
Iowa’s Commercial Casino Workers Get a Minimum Wage Increase
It was a metaphorical slap in the face for casino workers in Iowa recently, when the state legislature decided to cap the minimum wage increase for them. Under existing laws, Iowa casino…
IEDA Board approves projects from three established companies and provisional funding for six Reinvestment Districts in Iowa
DES MOINES – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board on Friday approved awards for three Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 248 jobs and result in $26.6 million…
Iowa announces additional support for child care providers
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds this week announced additional support for child care providers across the state of Iowa including increased Child Care Assistance (CCA) rates, stipends to accelerate COVID recovery…
City of Mason City expense report for June 17, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/17/2021 Payee Description Amount ———————————– 1ST INSURANCE OTHER SUPPLIES 5,148.00 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE CONTRACT LABOR 4,927.30 ACCURATE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 130.18 ADAMS CONSTRUCTION INC, DAVE…
Workers’ rally to be held in Des Moines at offices of Senators Grassley and Ernst
DES MOINES – Iowa workers will assemble outside of the offices of Senators Grassley and Ernst to demand that workers have the freedom to organize a union in their workplace and for…
City of Mason City expense report for June 9, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/9/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————- A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 170.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL OTHER SUPPLIES 1,212.55 ADAMS SHARPENING M/E SUPPLIES 12.00 AGVANTAGE FS INCMATERIAL 1,570.00 AHLERS AND…
Globe Gazette building is sold, suffers fire
MASON CITY – The town newspaper in Mason City, the Globe Gazette, is leaving its long-time headquarters near downtown after the building was sold and suffered a fire. The owner of the…
Mason City council appoints Brent Hinson as Deputy City Administrator and Finance Director
MASON CITY – The Mason City council this week appointed Brent Hinson as Deputy City Administrator and Finance Director after the sudden passing of Kevin Jacobson, who previously filled those roles. Tuesday night…
Waldorf University announces Dean’s List for Spring 2020/21 semester
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University is pleased to recognize students that have achieved the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020/21 semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, students must be full-time, attain a…
New Clear Lake Wellness Center executive announced
CLEAR LAKE – Adam Long, of Liberty, Missouri, said the tight-knit nature of Clear Lake reminds him of his hometown. “I grew up in a small community, and I thought it would…
Tips for buying a used car
Buying a used car always carries an inherent small risk as compared to buying new – but, then again, you will also save considerable money against the price of a brand-new model….
City of Mason City expense report for June 3, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/3/2021 Payee Description Amount ——————————— AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 275.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,260.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 38,797.90 AMERIGROUP SERVICE EXPENSES…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Golden Grain Energy’s massive grain bin, claimed to be World’s largest
MASON CITY – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday in Mason City at a renewable energy plant for the world’s largest grain bin. The event was held June 2 at Golden Grain…
Mason City council authorizes development agreement with new owner of Southbridge Mall
MASON CITY – The Mason City City Council held a Public Hearing at its June 1 meeting and authorized a development agreement with a new owner of Southbridge Mall. A presentation to…
City of Mason City expense report for May 27, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/27/2021 Payee Description Amount ———————————— ALL IOWA POOL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 3,910.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 340.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 55,797.38…
Governors implore federal justice department to investigate anti-competitive practices in the meatpacking industry
DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds and five other governors wrote to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), asking them to continue their investigation into anti-competitive practices in the meatpacking industry. The…
More than 1.8 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total payments reach nearly 167 million
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced Wednesday they have disbursed more than 1.8 million additional Economic Impact Payments…
Iconic Mason City ice cream parlor Birdsall’s to re-open
MASON CITY – An iconic Mason City ice cream parlor is re-opening, a community organization is reporting. Birdsall’s ice cream shop closed in 2020. Later, the owner of Mason City’s best-known ice…
Mason City woman wins $100,000 lottery prize
CLIVE, IOWA — A Mason City woman said she initially thought she was trying to convince herself of things when she saw a $100,000 prize on her lottery scratch ticket. “I started…
The most common CBD questions answered
If you keep up to date with the latest trends you must have notice the hype surrounding CBD. It can be a fairly misunderstood product, though, so to help clear up any…
NIACC announces new athletic director
MASON CITY – Cam Olson will become North Iowa Area Community College’s fifth athletic director in school history. Olson, who previously served as an interim athletic director at San Jose City College…
10 Steps to Building a Winning Trading Plan
Strategy is the foundation to success. If you are new to the forex world, the first step is to create a trading plan to guide your research and investment activities. Follow this…