CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/19/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 280.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 35,068.67 APOLLO WATER SERVICES LLC OTHER SUPPLIES 1,200.00 ARAMARK…
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Gov. Reynolds today temporarily suspends collection of property taxes and other measures
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a…
Iowa Rep. Axne urges credit monitoring companies to halt reporting of missed payments until coronavirus outbreak ends
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) wrote with her colleagues to the three major credit reporting agencies to urge them to cease reporting of missed payments on hospital bills, mortgage payments, and…
U.S. Senate today passes bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate today passed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act, 90-8, and it is now on its way to President Donald Trump to be signed into law….
Alliant Energy donates $100,000 to COVID-19 relief efforts
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) is donating $100,000 to the coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts in Iowa and Wisconsin through its foundation. The immediate support will benefit non-profit organizations and directly…
Alliant Energy temporarily suspends disconnects for non-payment; intends to waive late fees
MADISON, Wis. (March 18, 2020) — Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) is temporarily suspending disconnections for all of Iowa and Wisconsin customers during the public health emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak….
Workers impacted by COVID-19 closures can apply online for unemployment benefits
DES MOINES – Employees impacted by COVID-19 closures can and should apply for unemployment benefits online here: CLICK HERE In order to comply with current recommended guidelines regarding reducing large gatherings, Iowa…
Public Statement from Waldorf University President Bob Alsop: Updated status on face-to-face course offerings
FOREST CITY – Based on currently published information and face-to-face meetings with Public Health Officials regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Waldorf University has decided to suspend all face-to-face courses and utilize a distance-learning platform…
USDA ensures food safety during COVID-19 outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the U.S. food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during this COVID-19 National…
Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today. It…
Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19. The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as…
Secretary Pate pledges $1 million to assist counties with cybersecurity; Requests counties shift to .gov domains
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced a plan to provide $1 million to Iowa counties to assist them with cybersecurity resources ahead of the 2020 elections. Pate made…
City of Mason City expense report for March 12, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/12/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,450.19 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL CHEMICALS 60.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES OTHER SUPPLIES 865.93 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY…
Gov. Reynolds signs bill allowing mobile barbershops
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed bill SF 155 Tuesday, a bill to allow mobile barber shops in the state of Iowa. Gov. Reynolds was joined by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg,…
Book review: Republican Crackhead
Iowan Todd Blodgett’s newly-published memoir, REPUBLICAN CRACKHEAD, takes readers on such a wild ride that it epitomizes the adage, ‘The Truth is Stranger than Fiction’. What he survived isn’t merely surreal; it’s…
City of Mason City expense report for March 5, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 3/5/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABC LOCK SERVICE BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 85.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,615.00 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,599.43 ALL…
Stock market plunges 2,000 points on oil and pandemic fears, triggering halt in trading
NEW YORK – The S&P 500 index this morning declined by 7%, triggering a Level 1 Market Wide Circuit Breaker trading halt at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The NYSE has…
Congress passes $8.3 billion Coronavirus emergency funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congress passed a bipartisan $8.3 billion Coronavirus emergency funding package. The bill will allow the federal government to deliver a coordinated, comprehensive response to the Coronavirus crisis, including…
Voters approve special elections for projects in Clear Lake, NIACC and Mason City Schools
MASON CITY – Voters were heavily in favor of measures on the ballot for projects in Clear Lake, NIACC and Mason City Schools. Returns show all measures passed regarding a proposal to…
Federal Reserve slashes rates by half a point to combat complications from coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Reserve announced the largest rate cut since 2008 today in a move to try to offset economic fallout from complications arising from the Coronavirus epidemic. In…
Brad Jones recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center February Entrepreneur of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are pleased to announce Brad Jones of Jonesy’s Stop n Shop in Rockwell, IA as the February 2020…
USDA fleet to increase biofuels usage, will fund biofuels infrastructure program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a memo today directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to acquire alternative fueled vehicles (AFV) when replacing conventionally fueled vehicles. USDA…
City of Mason City expense report for Feb. 27, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/27/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABC LOCK SERVICE BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 143.78 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 34,235.20 ACTION TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE395.00 ADAMS SHARPENINGM/E SUPPLIES 12.00…
NIACC seeks to raise taxes on property owners for improvements
MASON CITY – NIACC is seeking to raise property taxes for campus upgrades. According to information from North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), located in Mason City, “the cost is 85 cents…
Jimmy John’s sandwich chain warned by FDA about serving “adulterated fresh produce” after several e coli outbreaks including one in Iowa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jimmy John’s sandwich chain was warned today by the Food and Drug Administration about serving “adulterated fresh produce” after several e coli outbreaks, including one in Iowa. The U.S….
Marijuana sales rake in $10 million for Illinois in first month of legal sales
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Revenue announced that adult-use cannabis sales generated $7,332,058 in cannabis tax revenue during the month of January, with an additional $3,147,928.29 generated in retail sales…
City of Mason City expense report for Feb. 20, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/20/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 308.69 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 650.00 AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SERVICE EXPENSES…
City of Mason City expense report for Feb. 13, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 2/13/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 2,571.50 ACTIVE911 INC COMPUTER EXPENSE 585.00 ADORAMA EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 240.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS & ELECTRICITY 113,681.48…
February 16-22 is Grain Bin Safety Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation naming February 16-22 as Grain Bin Safety Week. Earlier this week, the Secretary sat down with the Governor of South…
89 Iowa counties opt in for Master Matrix on animal confinements
DES MOINES – Exactly the same as the last two years, 89 of Iowa’s 99 counties plan to use the master matrix to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed sites for animal…
Judge orders Iowa telemarketing operation to pay $2.6 million
DES MOINES — A Polk County judge has ordered a Quad Cities-based telemarketing operation to pay nearly $2.6 million and permanently banned it from doing business after finding the operation had defrauded…
City of Mason City expense report for January 30, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 1/30/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABC LOCK SERVICE BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 75.00 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 875.00 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION DUES & PUBLICATIONS 341.00 ARAMARK…
Mason City’s performing arts pavilion inches closer to completion, city says
MASON CITY – Another component in Mason City’s River City Renaissance project is moving closer to completion, the city announced this week. The Performing Arts Pavilion will be incorporated into the Federal Plaza…
Reynolds, Naig Urge USDA to revive Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig submitted joint comments to USDA voicing support for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). The federal HBIIP would provide…
City of Mason City expense report for Jan. 23. 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 1/23/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— 1ST INSURANCE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS 1,951.00 ABELL, DYLAN MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 20.00 ACCORD ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 23,768.80 ADAMS, PAUL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 20.00 ALL…
Floyd County Community Foundation distributes $106,010 to local organizations at grant celebration
CHARLES CITY – The Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF) held its 2019 grant celebration at the Floyd County Fairgrounds on January 22, where $106,010 in grants were distributed to 29 projects of…
Audit report released for City of Mason City shows $52 million in revenue, $65 million is expenses last year
MASON CITY – Kronlage & Olson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants today released an audit report on the City of Mason City for the year ended June 30, 2019. The City’s revenues totaled…
USDA Invests $11 million in broadband for rural Minnesota and Iowa communities
HARMONY, MN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky announced recently that the USDA has invested $11 million in three, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or…
City of Mason City expense report for January 16, 2020
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 1/16/2020 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 308.69 ACTIVE911 INC INVESTIGATION FUND 15.99 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 7,342.08 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC CAPITAL OUTLAY…
Ben Arentson promoted to General Manager at POET Biorefinin
HANLONTOWN, IA — Ben Arentson has been promoted to General Manager at POET Biorefining—Hanlontown in Hanlontown, Iowa. Arentson started his career at POET in 2014 as the Quality Manager at POET Biorefining—Corning…