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Kim Reynolds celebrates AEA reform bill passing Iowa Senate
DES MOINES – Reform for Area Education Agencies (AEAs) is close to reality as a bill handing the hot button topic passed the Iowa Senate today, and Governor Kim Reynolds can smell victory over those who are panicking over the proposed overhaul.
Gov. Reynolds and First Gentleman invite Iowans to Terrace Hill’s Annual Egg Hunt on the Hill
The Egg Hunt on the Hill event is for children ages 1 to 10, and children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event. Families wishing to attend must RSVP by e-mail only to molly.thompson@governor.iowa.gov.
Reatlors set to feel the sting after major settlement threatens their obscene commissions?
MASON CITY – Did you pay your realtor too much money when you bought or sold your home? A major settlement involving the National Association of Realtors may diminish the obscene payouts realtors make – and save you money next time. Are folks beginning to realize that you don’t even need a realtor to sell a home – only a FOR SALE sign, a bank and a Facebook account? Is this a totally antiquated service that should be further sanctioned?
NIACC Board to have dinner and closed interview with presidential candidate Nicholas Ouellette
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, March 19, 2024.
City of Mason City employee salaries paid in 2023
MASON CITY – The following is the list of salaries paid to employees of the City of Mason City in 2023:
Iowans to protest at State Capitol on Monday, demand equal pay for women
DES MOINES – Women allegedly make just 84 cents for every dollar men earn in Iowa, and some labor supporters are fed up and ready to march on the Capitol.
Kim Reynolds points to school superintendents who are “frustrated with AEAs” and “excited for reforms”
DES MOINES – The office of Governor Kim Reynolds is pointing to two Northern Iowa school superintendents who have had enough of the current use of Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and are eager for reforms.
Senator Waylon Brown of Osage promotes “historic” 2022 tax cut
“We continue seeing the benefits of the tax policies we have passed,” Brown said. “Just last week, Iowa was rated as the best state for retirees.”
Iowans encouraged to celebrate Iowa Ag Week from March 17 to March 23
The weeklong statewide celebration, which includes National Ag Day on March 19, will highlight the immense importance of agriculture to the state, its people, economy and way of life.
Biden Administration sends $1.8 million for telemedicine grants impacting North Iowa area
Belmond Community Hospital received a $463,644 grant to equip five hub/end-user sites, one end-user site, and multiple non-fixed locations throughout Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, and Wright counties in north central Iowa with telehealth computer software, cyber security software and at-home patient devices for telehealth appointments.
Rep. Shannon Latham touts new law allowing teachers to use guns with deadly force inside Iowa schools
The following is a legislative update from Republican State Rep. Shannon Latham, representing portions of Franklin, Hamilton, Story and Wright counties in Iowa House District 55:
NIACC Board to have dinner and closed interview with presidential candidate Joe DeHart
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, March 18, 2024.
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse: Expense report and Supervisor meeting minutes March 11, 2024
MASON CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Cerro Gordo county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 11, 2024:
Jeremy True announces candidacy for Iowa House District 59
MASON CITY – Mason City educator and musician Jeremy True announced he is a candidate for Iowa House District 59.
Winnebago County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 5, 2024
FOREST CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Winnebago county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 5, 2024:
Worth County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 11, 2024
NORTHWOOD – The following are the expenses paid by Worth county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 11, 2024:
Mason City secures $1 million from Congress and President Biden for water infrastructure expansion
MASON CITY – Congress and President Joe Biden this month signed a new spending bill into law, and with it, comes $1 million for water infrastructure expansion in Mason City’s industrial park.
Mason City to add large distribution center in south side industrial area
MASON CITY – Infrastructure will soon be added to a south side industrial area in Mason City to make way for what the City is calling a “large distribution center.”
Rep. Shannon Latham proudly advances bill that eliminates ballot drop boxes in Iowa
DES MOINES – Rep. Shannon Latham announced she proudly helped shrink Democracy at the state capitol by eliminating ballot drop boxes across Iowa.
Floyd County Courthouse: Supervisor meeting minutes and expense report for March 4, 2024
CHARLES CITY – The following are the expenses paid by Floyd county and Board of Supervisor meeting minutes for the period ending on March 4, 2024:
Iowa property owners to receive statement in mail describing possible new tax rates
MASON CITY – Iowa property owners who are carrying a heavy burden in supporting the government and schools can look forward to a mailer describing possible new tax rates and how to fight back.
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