CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report Aug 29, 2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADVANCED SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 524.02 AHLERS AND COONEY PC GENERAL LIABILITY 1,035.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL OTHER SUPPLIES 375.00…
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Gov. Reynolds announces Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund recipients
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the first 13 recipients of the new Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund, a matching grant designed to help employers carry out solutions to…
Iowa Corn Farmers: “We’re fed up with Trump’s broken promises”
DES MOINES – On Tuesday of this week, at the Iowa Corn Growers Association’s (ICGA) Annual Grassroots Summit, delegates of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and members rallied to express their anger…
Bruce and Connie Goddard recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center July Entrepreneurs of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Bruce and Connie Goddard of EZ Manufacturing as the August 2019 Entrepreneurs of…
City of Mason City expense report for August 22, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/22/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADAMS SHARPENING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 12.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 95.24 AFFORDABLE TOWING MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 1,565.00 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL…
Reynolds, Naig urge EPA to honor the President’s promise to America’s farmers
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Andrew Wheeler outlining the damaging effects of the 31 new…
Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant to be torn down in Mason City, replaced with tire store
MASON CITY – The former Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant building in Mason City is being torn down and will be replaced with a tire store. Demolition of the former Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant building…
Governor Reynolds calls for greater federal flexibility in workforce development efforts
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds testified today at a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, chaired by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). Reynolds outlined Iowa’s efforts…
City of Mason City expense report for August 15, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/15/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 305.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CONCESSION SUPPLIES 943.52 ACCO OTHER SUPPLIES9.15 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 150.00…
Alliant Energy releases 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report
MADISON, WI – Alliant Energy released its Corporate Sustainability Report (alliantenergy.com/sustainability), highlighting the company’s broad sustainability efforts. The report outlines Alliant Energy’s continuing efforts to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers…
Hy-Vee warns customers of data exposure
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee, Inc. is conducting an investigation into a data incident involving its payment processing systems, in which customer payment data may have been exposed. Hy-Vee takes the security…
City of Mason City expense report for August 8, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/8/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 293.99 ADAMS SHARPENINGM/E REPAIRS 16.50 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 66.95 AHLERS AND COONEY PC…
Treasury designates China as a currency manipulator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to analyze the exchange rate policies of other countries. Under Section 3004 of the Act,…
City of Mason City expense report for August 1, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 8/1/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— A1-PORTABLES MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 610.00 ACCO OTHER SUPPLIES 1,036.00 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 51.80 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 268.00 AHLERS…
Victims of Equifax data breach can claim settlement
DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller announced that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a proposed settlement with Equifax as the result of an investigation into a massive 2017…
Gov. Reynolds highlights employment opportunities in Iowa, 80,000+ job opportunities
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced more than 80,000 jobs available on IowaWORKS.gov during a press conference at the Kelley Conference Room at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Gov. Reynolds recognized…
State Farm awards Iowa State Patrol $40,000 to advance auto safety efforts
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Patrol has received a $40,000 grant from State Farm for two Seatbelt Convincers which will be used statewide. The seatbelt convincers simulate roughly a 5 mph…
Keith and Holly Messenger of SERVPRO – Mason City recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center July Entrepreneurs of the Month
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Keith and Holly Messenger of SERVPRO in Mason City as the July 2019…
Gov. Reynolds announces upcoming Future Ready Iowa Events
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced 27 collaborative, public-private partnership events will be taking place to help Iowa build a skilled workforce for the future. From Sept. 4 to Nov. 1,…
Dilapidated hotel near Mason City downtown sold and will be re-habbed
MASON CITY – A dilapidated hotel that devolved into a serious eyesore near downtown Mason City has been sold, and it will be under renovation immediately. The former Americas Best Value Inn,…
City of Mason City expense report for July 25, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/25/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ——————————– ———— ALL STAR PEST CONTROL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 100.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 37,733.17 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 6,663.12 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES…
Valero of Lakota, Iowa recognized as “community-minded” company by volunteer organization
LAKOTA, IOWA — For a sixth consecutive time, Valero Energy Corporation has been named to The Civic 50, a list of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States by Points…
Feds slam Facebook with $5 billion penalty for deceiving users
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Facebook, Inc. will pay a record-breaking $5 billion penalty, and submit to new restrictions and a modified corporate structure that will hold the company accountable for the decisions it…
Nominations now being accepted for the 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting nominations for the Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2019….
City of Mason City expense report, July 18, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/18/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— 4IMPRINT COMMUNITY POLICING 354.19 ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC COPY CHARGE 124.90 ALL STAR PEST CONTROL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 300.00 AMES 1 HOUR…
Albert Lea man takes shotgun back to work after he was fired
ALBERT LEA, MN — An Albert Lea man was fired from his job and evidently returned to the scene with a shotgun to find his supervisor. On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at…
Iowa businessman investigated for stealing employee wages
WAYLAND, IOWA – An Iowa businessman is being investigated for stealing employee wages, authorities say. In October of 2017, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Curtis Wagler and Walger Manufacturing, Inc….
Iowa breaks record for new business filings for fourth consecutive year
DES MOINES – Secretary of State Paul Pate announces Iowans set a record for most new business filings in a single year, for the fourth year in a row. During Fiscal Year…
“Blue Ribbon” North Iowa Fair is back, management proclaims
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Fair Association Board of Directors, staff and volunteers cordially invite the public to explore “New Heights” at the 2019 North Iowa Fair, returning to North Iowa…
City of Mason City expense report for July 11, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 7/11/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL CONCESSION SUPPLIES 576.05 ACCO OTHER SUPPLIES 861.70 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 155.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC GAS &…
NIACC Pappajohn Center announces Entrepreneur Gala in October
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who…
Grassley statement on new threats to Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released the following statement in response to recent media reports on new threats to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “For years, Big Oil and its…
City of Mason City expense report, June 27, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/27/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 83.56 AHLERS AND COONEY PC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,334.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES-IPC ELECTRICITY 51,876.92 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SUPPLIES…
Cerro Gordo attorney’s office announces no criminal charges to be brought after $2.2 million of improper disbursements identified in Mason City School District under former Superintendents Anita Micich and Mike Penca
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo attorney’s office announced today that no criminal charges are to be brought after $2.2 million of improper disbursements were identified in Mason City School District under…
Hy-Vee’s political action committee director explains donations to Republicans
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee’s political action committee director today explained donations made to Republicans. A statement from Hy-Vee Employees’ PAC Executive Director Mary Beth Hart: On June 11, 2019, the Republican…
New Window Coverings Franchise – Veteran owned and operated – provides local homeowners with convenience and value
MASON CITY – Budget Blinds – the largest window coverings franchise in North America – announced it will now offer its convenient shop-at-home services to customers in the Mason City and Clear…
Homes for Iowa hosts groundbreaking ceremony at Newton Correctional Facility
NEWTON – This week, the Iowa Dept. of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries held the official groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of the future Homes for Iowa Inc. project. This project…
City of mason City expense report for June 20, 2019
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 6/20/2019 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ADAMS SHARPENING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 28.50 AIRGAS USA LLC TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 14.94 ANDERSEN’S MARKET OTHER SUPPLIES 8.10 ANIMAL MEDICAL HOSPITAL…
Why Iowa is a Great Place to Start up a Business
Although many entrepreneurs may head to renowned business hubs such as New York and Pennsylvania, there are many opportunities for individuals looking to start up a business in Iowa and its counties….
Cerro Gordo county expense report, June 11, 2019
CLAIMS June 11, 2019 Cerro Gordo County ABC/PFI Legal Servic, serve notice 170.00 1 Accurate Analytical, lab tests 120.58 2 AdvancedMD, repair 5268.00 1 Affordable Towing, freight 375.00 1 Ahlers & Cooney…