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…
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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…
How to react to a stock market tanking – what not to do
As the US stock markets reached new highs in the first quarter of 2021 in the wake of coronavirus recovery positivity, many shrewd observers were warning of artificially inflated valuations. That proved…
Treasury distributes $6.1 billion to assist renters and landlords through emergency Rental Assistance Program
WASHINGTON – Friday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has distributed $6.1 billion through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program in less than two weeks since $21.6 billion was…
PAWS Humane Society celebrates selection as a beneficiary in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program that supports local nonprofits
CHARLES CITY – PAWS Humane Society has been selected as a beneficiary for the month of June in the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program that supports local non-profits. The Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program,…
City of Mason City expense report for May 20, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/20/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————– ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 195.08 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE CONTRACT LABOR 2,639.47 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 43,112.97 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES & LAUNDRY…
The Step By Step Guide For Applying To College
As a high school student, pretty much everything is designed to drive you towards applying and attending college. But there’s not a lot of information provided about the process before you have…
City of Mason City expense report for May 13, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/13/2021 Payee Description Amount ————————————— A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 160.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 647.95 AHLERS AND COONEY PC NEGOTIATIONS 193.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS…
Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO to Governor: Ending pandemic unemployment benefits does not address long or short term workforce shortages
DES MOINES Charlie Wishman, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, condemned Republican Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds for turing away millions of dollars in federal unemployment money for Iowans out…
North Iowa Area Community College joins Manufacturing Consortium
MASON CITY – As business and industry evolve at an ever-increasing pace, the next wave of change in the form of digitalization and automation, known as “Industry 4.0,” will require new processes…
Winners announced in the 21st Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
MASON CITY – The 2021 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually with 13 students advancing to the final presentation round, where plans were reviewed by John Pappajohn and his…
Iowa to end participation in federal unemployment benefit programs, citing strong labor market and recovering economy
DES MOINES – Today Governor Kim Reynolds announced new measures to address the State of Iowa’s severe workforce shortage. Effective June 12, 2021, the State of Iowa will end its participation in…
City of Mason City expense report for May 6, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/6/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 324.12 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,702.00 ALLIANT ENERGY GAS & ELECTRICITY 853.61 ALLIANT…
Donald Trump remains banned on Facebook
Facebook Oversight Board upholds former President Trump’s suspension, finds Facebook failed to impose proper penalty The Facebook Oversight Board has upheld Facebook’s decision on January 7, 2021, to restrict then-President Donald Trump’s…
Mason City’s Southbridge Mall to convert to “Family Entertainment Center”
MASON CITY – Southbridge Mall in Mason City will soon be getting a make-over, City Hall proclaimed today. Residents will see some very exciting and notable new developments in the future as announced…
City of Mason City expense report for April 29, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 4/29/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 236.38 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 550.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,439.50 ALL…
Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on Friday that extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID19 recovery….
Barbara Wilson named University of Iowa President
IOWA CITY – Barbara Wilson will be the 22nd President of the University of Iowa. Wilson, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System, will…
President Biden returns billions in funds to military that Trump took for border wall, thereby halting those projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden is returning billions in funds to the military that Trump took for the border wall, thereby halting those projects. Today, the Department of Defense released the…
Iowa Slated for Significant 5G Economic Benefits
The connection technology called 5G has been gaining steam rapidly in the last year, as many places throughout the US look to utilise its unique potential. Rife with confusion and misunderstandings, the…
NIACC opens new Volunteer Center
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is opening a volunteer center on campus. The College has been awarded a Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant of $31,354 from the Iowa…
Waldorf University Commencement to include 2020 and 2021 graduates
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, beginning at 2 p.m. at Bolstorff Football Field in Forest City, Ia. This year’s Commencement ceremony will include…
City of Mason City expense report for April 22, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 4/22/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP SUPPLIES 1,175.33 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR AND MA 123.51 B & F FASTENER SUPPLY CO…
Fareway now offers online shopping and curbside pick up in Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE – Fareway Stores, Inc. now offers online shopping at nearly 50 Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fareway Meat Market locations, including Clear Lake. The remaining Fareway store locations will offer…
Iowa labor leader Wishman says “hold employers accountable, pass the PRO Act”
In 2020, American heroes in grocery stores, the U.S. Postal Service, hospitals and more became known as “essential workers,” and many of them had to risk their lives by going to work…
North Iowa high schools compete in architectural design competition
CLEAR LAKE – ATURA architecture’s annual Student Collaborative Design Competition (SCDC) returned for its fifth year in 2021. “Like so many things, the event was unfortunately canceled last year due to the…
Sheffield’s Sukup Manufacturing acquiring assets of its competitor, Global Fabrication
SHEFFIELD – Sukup Manufacturing Co. announced this week the company is acquiring certain assets of Global Fabrication, Inc., a full service fabrication facility located in Hampton, Iowa. This expansion will allow Sukup…
What Kind Of Senior Living Community Is Right For You
Choosing a senior living arrangement can be rather tricky – read about this senior community in Jacksonville for tips. Not only do communities vary hugely in quality: they are also all suited…
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Paige Rolling and Jillian Enke of Clear Lake Connected as the April 2021 Entrepreneurs of the Month
MASON CITY – NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Paige Rolling and Jillian Enke of Clear Lake Connected as the April 2021 Entrepreneurs of the Month The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center…
NIACC students earn seed money in regional pitch competition
MASON CITY – Three student teams representing North Iowa Area Community College competed at the regional level in The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition held at NIACC on April 12, 2021. Jillian…
City of Mason City expense report for April 15, 2021
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 4/15/2021 Payee Description Amount —————————————- ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 118.65 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 812.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND…