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Des Moines mayor declares face masks to be mandatory in Iowa’s largest city
DES MOINES – Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie today signed an emergency proclamation making face coverings mandatory in public places whenever proper social distance cannot be maintained. The mask mandate took effect as…
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (NIACC JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on July 21 – August 11, sponsored by the John K. and…
Gov. Reynolds allocates $100 million in CARES Act funding for Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that she has allocated approximately $100 million of federal CARES Act relief funds for a range of agricultural programs to offset the impact of…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
DES MOINES – Friday, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. The proclamation extends public health mitigation measures currently in place for businesses…
City of Mason City expense report for August 20, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/20/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ANGELL, DARRELL K REFUND 26.19 APOLLO WATER SERVICES LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 300.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES & LAUNDRY 828.42 B &…
Reynolds seeks USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation for 57 Iowa counties hit by derecho
DES MOINES – Earlier this week, Gov. Kim Reynolds formally requested a Secretarial Disaster Designation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for 57 Iowa counties impacted by the August derecho. This…
U.S. Postal Service announces temporary price increase
WASHINGTON – The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of a temporary price change to take effect Oct. 18, 2020. The planned temporary price adjustments are…
Trump’s Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says postal service ready for mail volume this fall
WASHINGTON, DC — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy issued the following statement this week after attacks on the postal service by his boss, Donald Trump, and claims that he is dismantling business operations:…
Mason City finishes as a runner-up for “All-America City Award”
DENVER, Colorado — Wednesday night, Mason City was designated one of 10 cities in the United Sates and the only city in Iowa to be a runner up for the “All-America City…
Mason City prepares for All-America City Presentation
MASON CITY — COVID-19 is not slowing Mason City’s award winning momentum. A team of residents, business representatives and government officials are putting the finishing touches on a virtual presentation which they…
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jayson Ryner of ReEnvision Ag as July 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC announced Jayson Ryner of ReEnvision Ag in Nora Springs, IA as the July Entrepreneur of the Month. Jayson…
Iowa’s application for Lost Wages Assistance funds approved by FEMA; workers to get boosted benefits
DES MOINES –Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved Iowa’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance program. The program provides eligible claimants…
Camp Dodge is new home to Iowa’s Fire Service Training Bureau
JOHNSTON – Since 1925, the Fire Service Training Bureau has educated thousands of firefighters across Iowa. Today, the Bureau’s rich history starts a new chapter of service with its official launch of…
Alliant Energy and ITC Midwest joint statement regarding Iowa power restoration efforts
CEDAR RAPIDS – Responding to an unprecedented storm in an unprecedented year, Alliant Energy and ITC Midwest are working, as quickly and safely as possible, to restore electric services throughout Iowa. The…
City of Mason City expense report for August 6, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/6/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 100.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE 3,191.50 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 60.00 ALLIANT ENERGY…
Waldorf University strategically planning to resume face-to-face courses for Fall 2020 semester
FOREST CITY – Waldorf University’s COVID-19 Task Force has been diligently working to create a strategic plan allowing students to resume face-to-face courses for the Fall 2020 semester. Thinking about the safety…
$26.2 Million announced for internet connectivity for Iowa schools
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that $26.2 million is now available to districts, nonpublic schools, and colleges and universities primarily to increase internet…
City of Mason City expense report for July 30, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/30/2020 Payee Description Amount ————————————- AGVANTAGE FS INCMATERIAL 1,570.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 75.00 ANDERSEN’S MARKET…
Budgets for Iowa’s public universities slashed by over $65 million for next year
URBANDALE, IOWA – Budgets for Iowa’s public universities will be slashed by over $65 million for next year by a state board. At its July 29 meeting, the Board of Regents considered…
Iowa’s teacher union slams Kim Reynolds’ plan to re-open schools, says it’s “outlandish”
DES MOINES – Iowa’s teacher union today slammed Governor Kim Reynolds’ plan to re-open schools, calling it “outlandish”. Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to talk about Iowa’s “Return to…
U.S. gross domestic product plummets over 32%
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The total value of goods and services produced in the United States – gross domestic product (GDP) – declined by 32.9% in the last quarter, shrinking the economy by…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. The proclamation extends public health mitigation measures currently in place for businesses and…
Fareway to cease accepting cans and bottles for redemption at its Iowa stores
BOONE, IOWA – Fareway has announced it will cease accepting cans and bottles for redemption at its Iowa stores. According to Reynolds W. Cramer, President & CEO, Fareway Stores, Inc.: Effective with…
City of Mason City expense report for July 23, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/23/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— A+ LAWN AND LANDSCAPE OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 8,371.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 395.61 AHLERS AND COONEY PC NEGOTIATIONS 2,005.50 ALL STAR…
City of Mason City expense report for July 16, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/16/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————– ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 184.19 ADORAMAEQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 396.95 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS 80.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 7,224.89 ANIMAL…
$1 million career academy competitive grant awarded to North Iowa Area Community College
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education announced that North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City won a $1 million competitive grant through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to…
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new public health proclamation advancing Iowa’s Return to Learn strategy; in-person classes a priority
DES MOINES – Friday, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency and taking a number of actions to advance Iowa’s Return to Learn strategy. Watch Gov. Reynolds’…
Ultra-conservatives gather today at Hy-Vee Corporate grounds in Iowa “seeking cultural transformation in the family, Church, government, and more”
WEST DES MOINES – Ultra-conservatives gathered today at a convention center on Hy-Vee Corporate grounds in Iowa “seeking cultural transformation in the family, Church, government, and more.” The event, dubbed The FAMiLY…
NIACC announces Spring Term Dean’s List and President’s List
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 768 individuals have been named to the 2020 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 93…
Achieve TMS Central celebrates Grand Opening of Mason City location
MASON CITY – Achieve TMS Central celebrated its Grand Opening at their new facility located at 320 N. Eisenhower Avenue, Mason City. The festivities started off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, led…
City of Mason City expense report for July 9, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/9/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 420.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 329.98 ADAMS SHARPENINGM/E REPAIRS 12.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 545.00 AHLERS…
Alliant Energy implodes M.L. Kapp Generating Station in Iowa
CLINTON, IOWA – Alliant Energy completed the implosion of the M.L. Kapp Generating Station today. An implosion provides a safer and more cost-effective way to clear the property. More than 99% of…
North Iowa business takes first place at statewide Venture School Launch Day Pitch Competition
MASON CITY — Jayson Ryner, founder of ReEnvision Ag, LLC. took first place and the top prize of $10,000 at the statewide Venture School Launch Day Pitch Competition event held virtually June…
United States Attorney and the Internal Revenue Service remind taxpayers of upcoming filing deadline and to remain vigilant for fraud
CEDAR RAPIDS – U.S. Attorney Peter E. Deegan, Jr. and Acting Special Agent in Charge Adam Steiner, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI), St. Louis Field Office, are reminding taxpayers that the tax…
City of Mason City expense report for July 2, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/2/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADAMS SHARPENING M/E REPAIRS 16.50 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 472.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 60.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS…
Trump Administration strongly warns U.S. businesses against contributing to China’s human rights abuses
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are issuing a joint advisory…
Gov. Reynolds directs $490 million of CARES Funds into Unemployment Trust Fund
DES MOINES – This week, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she has directed $490 million of the $1.25 billion in Coronavirus relief funds Iowa was provided through the CARES Act, to be deposited…
Iowa’s new minimum age requirement for tobacco sales starts today; must be 21
DES MOINES – Consumers in Iowa should be aware that beginning today, July 1, 2020, you must be 21 years of age to purchase or use tobacco products here. Iowa Governor Kim…
New Iowa ‘first in the nation’ law protects student loan borrowers
DES MOINES ― Beginning July 1, Iowa will have one of the nation’s strongest laws protecting student loan borrowers against predatory practices. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 272, which requires education debt-management companies — often known as “student loan…