DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed Senate File 2403, legislation that will lower the cost of E-15 and higher blends of renewable fuels in Iowa by changing how the state taxes…
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City of Mason City expense report for June 25, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/25/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 184.19 AG126 INC REFUND 37.50 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 125.00 ANDERSEN’S MARKET OTHER SUPPLIES…
Joni Ernst begs her chosen EPA director to reject retroactive biofuel blending waivers harmful to Iowa farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa senator Joni Ernst signed on to a letter begging EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler – whom she voted to put into office – to reject retroactive biofuel blending waivers…
Ground broken today in Clear Lake for new Marriott hotel and conference center
CLEAR LAKE – Ground was broken today in Clear Lake for a new Marriott hotel and conference center on the east edge of town. Mayor Nelson Crabb and City Administrator Scott Flory…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation extends the public health mitigation measures that are currently in place, including the requirement…
Main Street Iowa Game Changer Award presented to Mason City officials during ceremony at arena
MASON CITY—The Main Street Iowa Game Changer Award was formally presented to Mayor Bill Schickel and City Administrator Aaron Burnett today in a ceremony at the multi-purpose arena. The Main Street Iowa…
Gov. Reynolds signs comprehensive licensure legislation
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed H.F. 2627, comprehensive legislation to reform professional licensure in the state of Iowa. Governor Reynolds highlighted the stories of Mathieu Lemay, an electrician from Kanawha…
Gov. Reynolds signs Executive Order 6 establishing the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board
DES MOINES– Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. The advisory board will be led by Ben McLean, CEO of Ruan Transportation Management Systems…
City of Mason City expense report for June 18, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/18/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 273.30 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 75.00 ALLIANT ENERGY OTHER IMPROVEMENTS13,352.75 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS…
3 Common Challenges of Selling Your Car
Although selling your car is a widespread way of making money quickly, unfortunately, it does often come with its own challenges, but cash for cars Perth services can offer a hassle-free solution….
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Iowa, will tour Winnebago Industries
FOREST CITY – Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Iowa and will tour Winnebago Industries Tuesday afternoon. Pence’s Air Force II landed in at Mason City airport today, June 16, 2020…
Iowa leaders call for support for state’s turkey producers
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, along with and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig,…
How to Make the Most Out of Your Online Nursing Degree
Studying for an online nursing degree has many benefits. You can work at your own pace, you can save money, you can work around other commitments, and you still come away at…
City of Mason City expense report for June 11, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/11/2020 Payee Description Amount ——————————- ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 381.33 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MAINTENANCE MATERIAL 199.31 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS 130.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC…
Four Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Online Retail Business
Thousands of novel and seemingly innovative online businesses come into existence on a daily basis. So, why is it that so relatively few ever enjoy even a modicum of success? There are…
Iowa State Fair canceled for first time in 75 years
DES MOINES – The coronavirus pandemic has claimed another victim, this time the Iowa State Fair. The Iowa State Fair, a family and political tradition for decades, has been called off this year…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration; lifts 50% capacity limit
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation, effective at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, continues to ease restrictions on…
America’s meatpacking facilities operating more than 95% of capacity compared to 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the safe reopening of critical infrastructure meatpacking facilities across the United States. As of this morning, across the cattle, swine, and…
Investing In Iowa: What Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know
Most Americans instantly associate Iowa with empty fields, corn, and maybe Slipknot. However, there is a lot more to the state than that. The Iowan economy is much stronger and better diversified…
Iowa chiropractic clinic to pay $30,418 to resolve allegation fo false claims to Medicaid
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Sioux Center chiropractic clinic, Sioux Center Chiropractic Wellness Center, P.C., and the two chiropractors who operate the clinic – Tyler and Tiffany Armstrong – have agreed to pay…
Iowa receives $26.2 million in emergency education relief to expand broadband access
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced the state has received $26.2 million in federal relief to ensure education continues for students of all ages impacted…
Iowa Ag Secretary Naig requests guidance from EPA on Ninth Circuit Court’s pesticide ruling
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler requesting guidance on what the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s decision…
5 Elements Involved in Opening up a Dental Practice
Make no mistake: starting your own dental practice is far from easy. With the numerous different elements to consider, it can be overwhelming when planning a strategy and making the leap of…
Clear Lake cancels all Fourth of July events
CLEAR LAKE – A difficult decision was made in Clear Lake by officials to cancel all annual Fourth of July events this year due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. This…
Iowa among states to receive funds from USDA for rural water and wastewater infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON – The USDA announced this week that Iowa is among states to receive federal funds for rural water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for…
City of Mason City expense report for May 28, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/28/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ANDERSON, GAYLE REFUND 100.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP SUPPLIES 842.16 ARCTIC GLACIER USA INC CAMPGROUND SUPPLIES 129.27 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY BUILDING…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020. As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social…
263 additional cases and 5 deaths confirmed in Iowa due to coronavirus
DES MOINES – Today, the state of Iowa has been notified of 263 additional positive cases for a total of 17,213 positive cases. There have been additional 2,841 negative tests for a…
City of Mason City expense report for May 21, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/21/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADAMS SHARPENING M/E REPAIRS 42.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 58,721.86 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES UNIFORM RENTAL 862.01 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY M/E SUPPLIES 3.22…
4 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Ferrari
There are tons of luxury car brands on the market, but at the end of the day, there is nothing quite like a Ferrari. That’s why you won’t find one luxury car…
Iowa Attorney General announces settlement with nation’s largest subprime auto financing company
DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller and 33 other attorneys general announced a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc. that includes approximately $550 million in relief for consumers, with more loan…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation opening movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, and wedding reception venues in Iowa
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits summer school activities, including baseball and softball, to resume on June 1. And…
U.S. Department of Labor adopts revised enforcement policies for coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted revised policies for enforcing OSHA’s requirements with respect to coronavirus as economies reopen in states throughout…
Federal officials claim USDA, FDA strengthen U.S. food supply chain protections during COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Federal officials claim today that USDA and FDA have strengthened the U.S. food supply chain protections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following statement is attributed to Mindy Brashears, Ph.D., USDA…
USDA announces socialist program to dole out resources to those in farming business
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief…
Democrats say more widespread testing, government oversight is needed in Iowa
DES MOINES – State Senator Claire Celsi is calling on Governor Kim Reynolds to expand testing in cooperation with other entities in order to provide a larger testing footprint in Iowa. So…
Businesses that are allowed to re-open in Iowa on May 15, 2020
DES MOINES – The following is a list of the businesses that are allowed to open and under what circumstances, on May 15, 2020: Restaurants Limits customers to 50% capacity Groups of…
Trump rakes in nearly $1 million from taxpayers for hotel rentals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Post reports today that taxpayers are shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars for hotel stays at President Donald Trump’s hotels. David Fahrenthold of the Washington Post…
Governor, House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader request revenue estimating conference meeting
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds, House Speaker Pat Grassley, and Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver announced their request for the Revenue Estimating Conference to convene a meeting prior to the…
City of Mason City expense report for May 14, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 5/14/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 505.29 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 612.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE…