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WASHNGTON, D.C. – A calamitous railroad worker strike is now looming for next month, and the results of such a work stoppage would be devastating to the economy.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Charles Sinnard as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5A.
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced Jacob Nicholson will serve as her new Chief Operating Officer, effective December 1.
CLEAR LAKE – Officials are seeking input for a new Comprehensive Plan for Cerro Gordo county, Mason City, and Clear Lake.
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet November 17, 2022.
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds announced that chief of staff Sara Craig Gongol is departing her role and that Taryn Frideres will become chief of staff.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Unless you live in places like Cerro Gordo county, this year’s “red wave” never materialized, as Trump-backed candidates across the nation were defeated time and again, and worse for MAGA’s, Brandon’s Democrats will hold the Senate and could still retain control of the House.
DES MOINES – An Iowa labor union ripped the Union Pacific railroad for denying vets time off under state law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – US officials are angered that Russia is sending imprisoned American gold medal basketball star Brittney Griner to a remote penal colony.
MASON CITY – Results are in for the 2022 mid-term elections, and Cerro Gordo county is definitely “red” as Republicans took almost all the races.
AMES – No. 8 Iowa State (1-0) claimed the season-opening victory over Cleveland State (0-1) by a score of 87-54 on Monday.
MASON CITY – A state probe into a candidate for Cerro Gordo county supervisor launched by a democratic auditor over alleged illegal activities by his subordinate has added a new layer of angst – and intrigue – at the local courthouse.
DES MOINES – Cerro Gordo Auditor Adam Wedmore has filed a complaint with the Iowa campaign ethics board against candidate for county supervisor Lori Ginapp, alleging she used county resources on her
MASON CITY – A political group is planning to hold a press conference in Mason City Wednesday on school spending.
All 99 counties will be required to conduct a hand count audit of two races following the November 2022 general election.
MASON CITY – Nikki Fessler, candidate for Cerro Gordo Treasurer, says she is best qualified for position.
SIOUX CITY – Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in Iowa on November 3, 2022.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Tyler Buller as a judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals.
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the appointment of Todd Jacobus as the Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and Commandant of the Iowa Veterans Home.
The Select Committee has issued a subpoena to former President Donald Trump for testimony under oath and records relevant to the investigation into the attack on the January 6th on the United States Capitol.
DES MOINES – The Supreme Court made appointments to the Iowa Access to Justice Commission.
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet October 20, 2022. The are 9 members of the NIACC Board – click here to view them. MEETING MINUTES FROM
MASON CITY – The 2022 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on October 11, 2022 at a special recognition event at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Entrepreneurs and
The grant awards will support rural initiatives spanning from child care and housing to workforce attraction and leadership development in more than 20 counties.
I am writing this not only as a friend of Chris Watts, but also as a former resident of Cerro Gordo County for over 40 years. During that time, the position of
DES MOINES – Thirteen Iowans applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals that occurred following the appointment of Justice David May to
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Jessica Noll as a district associate judge.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Joe Biden announced executive action to address the country’s failed approach to marijuana with a pardon of all federally-prosecuted persons for misdemeanor marijuana crimes.
DES MOINES – Iowa voters can find information about the professional qualifications and background of every judge standing for retention in the November 8 general election on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. military assistance to Ukraine to defeat the invaders from Russia now totals $17.5 billion.
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Erik Howe as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5C. Howe, of Polk City, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Polk County Attorney.
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today hosted members of the Taiwan
MASON CITY – The NIACC Board of Directors is scheduled to meet September 15, 2022.
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would spend $40 million in money from President Biden and Democrats that she opposed for needy Iowans. Reynolds announced $40 million in grant
MASON CITY – Mason City voters authorized the imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Mason City after a special election held Tuesday. The tax will continue
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) reports that the three-year recidivism rate for FY2022 is 37.0%; or 1.7% lower than the recidivism rate observed in FY2021.
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.
MASON CITY – EVCO Manufacturing has selected Mason City for a proposed manufacturing project, a local development agency announced today.
DES MOINES – Admiral Mike Franken announced he will debate Charles Grassley in the current campaign for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat. “Pleased to announce I’ve accepted two debate invitations with Sen. Chuck
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ag Secretary and former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack will appear today in Iowa and highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to help American producers access global markets. On Thursday, August