WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the upcoming Senate schedule: “Senators will return to Washington D.C. one week from today. We will…
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Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation re-opening many restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, retail, race tracks and more in Iowa
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020. The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties effective…
Feds resume Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON – Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the resumption of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP):…
Iowa Attorney General Miller recommends help for homeowners affected by COVID-19
DES MOINES — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Tom Miller and a bipartisan coalition of 34 attorneys general recommended actions to help homeowners in letters sent Thursday to the Federal Housing Finance Administration and the Department of Housing and…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation permits health care providers to begin the process of resuming some elective surgeries…
Getting into College: Top Tips
Whether you’re coming to the end of your high school education, or you have decided to attend college at a later stage in life, the process of applying to colleges can be…
City of Mason City expense report for April 23, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 4/23/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— 1ST INSURANCE OTHER SUPPLIES 1,446.32 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,155.55 ACCURATE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 316.63 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL…
Iowa receives $49.4 million tobacco payment
DES MOINES — Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement have transferred about $49.4 million to the state treasury for this year’s payment. In the last 22 years, Iowa has received more than $1.3 billion in…
USDA increases monthly SNAP benefits by 40%, prompted by COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced emergency benefit increases have reached $2.0 billion per month for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households across all 50 states…
Tyson Foods to indefinitely suspend Waterloo plant operations
WATERLOO – Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, plans to indefinitely suspend operations at its Waterloo, Iowa, pork plant this week. The facility, the company’s largest pork…
Winnebago cancels Grand National Rally because of covid-19 pandemic
FOREST CITY – The 51st Annual Winnebago Grand Nationally Rally in Forest City, Iowa, originally scheduled for July 13 – July 17, 2020, will be cancelled in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic….
Financial Tips For Healthcare Facilities
Running a healthcare facility is quite different from running a regular business, which can make it challenging for facility owners. The priority of these facilities is providing the best level of care…
All workers at Prestage slaughterhouse will be tested for Covid-19
EAGLE GROVE, IOWA – The Wright county emergency management agency announced that all workers at its slaughterhouse in outside Eagle Grove will be tested for Covid-19 after workers traveling to the plant…
Rep. Upmeyer looks to re-opening America, “convinced it can be done wisely”
The following is a legislative update from GOP Rep. Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake, Speaker of the Iowa House: Warm greetings! As we wrap up another week of physical distancing, it is…
Grassley Opinion: Coronavirus-damaged businesses deserve financial relief
By Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa For the first time in our nation’s history, a pandemic has closed the economy, shutting down businesses, schools and our way of life. Congress acted swiftly…
City of Mason City expense report for April 16, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 4/16/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS #14583 M/E REPAIRS 666.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 308.69 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 50.00 ALL STAR PEST…
How to Cope with Financial Emergencies
Emergencies can be a nightmare when it comes to your finances. With so few people having access to emergency savings, struggling to cope when affected by the unexpected can be stressful and…
Cerro Gordo county businesses cash-in on Iowa pandemic “relief” money
DES MOINES – Selected businesses in Cerro Gordo county have accepted state of Iowa “relief” money up to $25,000 each, including a local CEO. Governor Kim Reynolds launched the Iowa Small Business…
USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19…
Planning for an Enjoyable Retirement in 2020
If you are planning for retirement in 2020, you may be excited about the next stage of your life. With more time to do the things you love, this is your opportunity…
122 additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 3 additional deaths confirmed
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 122 additional positive cases for a total of 1,510 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,057 negative…
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON — To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t…
Iowa issues order related to estimated tax payments
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Revenue announced today conditional penalty relief for taxpayers required to make estimated payments. The changes, prompted by COVID-19, are the result of Order 2020-03, an…
City of Mason City expense report for April 9, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY City of Mason City 4/9/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES UNIFORM RENTAL 1,458.70 BATTERIES PLUS CPCORP M/E SUPPLIES 12.00 BAUER BUILT TIRE CENTER M/E REPAIRS 593.18…
Alliant Energy gives $1 million to Hometown Care Energy Fund
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) is making a $1 million donation to its Hometown Care Energy Fund in Iowa. The fund assists customers that need financial help to pay their…
5 Tips to Help Your Family Become Money Savvy
Managing your money has never been more critical. However, we often treat this as an adult-only issue when, in fact, it’s a great idea to get the kids involved too. Of course,…
3 Tips for Dealing with a Debt Collector
Even the most financially responsible people can be faced with the prospect of a debt collector. This could be down to something as simple as a bill being overlooked. In a more…
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19….
Alliant Energy partners with Iowa State to create face shields for hospitals
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy is partnering with a team of Iowa State University students to manufacture and distribute face shields to medical professionals at hospitals in Iowa. Hospitals need more personal…
City of Mason City expense report for April 2, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 4/2/2020 Payee – Description – Amount —————————————— ACTIVE NETWORK LLC OTHER SUPPLIES 15,708.28 ADAMS SHARPENING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 90.40 ADAMS, JENNIFER E REFUND 18.22 ADORAMA EQUIPMENT…
North Iowans join NIACC Foundation Board of Directors
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation is proud to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors:
North Iowa Corridor announcing Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Corridor EDC announced the launch of the Small Business Recovery & Continuity Fund, a partnership with the City of Clear Lake, the City of Mason City,…
Iowa receives $44 million for reimbursement of COVID-19 response costs
DES MOINES – Today Gov. Kim Reynolds received word from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that more than $44 million has been obligated to the State of Iowa for reimbursement of…
Ways to Finance a Growing Business
It’s natural to want to push a business forward at every possible opportunity. However, sometimes there is a gap to do this, and the funds might not be available. Thinking logically about…
Iowa Attorney General Miller unveils new price-gouging complaint form
DES MOINES ― Attorney General Tom Miller’s office has created a new form for consumers to report price gouging, as the number of reports continues to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers…
Matt Curtis recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center March Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are pleased to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle in Mason City as the March 2020…
Russia sells United States of America ventilators to save citizens from COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Valdimir Putin’s Russia has graciously stepped in to sell the United States of America ventilators to save its citizens from COVID-19. The U.S. Department of State announced on April…
Department of Justice makes over $850 million available to public safety agencies to help address Covid-19 pandemic
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Department of Justice today announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. The…
Don’t take your chances with Coronavirus – you ain’t that good at gambling
It’s a bad bet to try and live the normal, daily routine you have been accustomed to in your life now that Coronavirus has invaded and is wreaking havoc across the human…
Winnebago Industries manufactures medical masks for Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, announced today it will be providing medical masks to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. The masks are being…