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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Wednesday issued the following statement over the Russian airstrikes in Syria: “Considering the Obama Administration believed expanded Russian involvement in Syria was an
CEDAR RAPIDS – Gov. Terry E. Branstad joined Lt. Governor Reynolds on Monday and signed Executive Order 86 during a dedication ceremony at Arthur Elementary School in Cedar Rapids. The ceremony dedicated
CITY OF MASON CITY Publication Report 9/17/2015 Payee Description Amount —————————————— ————————- ABBEE INC EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3,355.00 ABSOLUTE WASTE REMOVAL BUILDING REPAIRS AND MAINTEN 167.43 ADAMS SHARPENINGM/E REPAIRS 37.50 ALL STAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing entitled, “United States Cybersecurity Policy and Threats,” pressed witnesses on the effectiveness of the U.S. government’s
WASHINGTON –Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental
TRUMP: “TAX REFORM THAT WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” The Goals Of Donald J. Trump’s Tax Plan Too few Americans are working, too many jobs have been shipped overseas, and too many
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese governors from the provinces of Sichuan, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Shandong, and Shaanxi in Seattle, Wash. Their
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve King released the following statement to express his call for open dialogue and a deliberate process to elect a new Speaker of the House Representatives: “The House
CHARLES CITY – On Thursday, September 24th in Charles City, State Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm and Amanda Ragan took questions and heard concerns about Governor Branstad’s push for Medicaid privatization. More than
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Congressional leader under fire from all sides is calling it quits. Republican Ohio Senator John Boehner, who has served in Congress since 1990, announced Friday he will leave
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover. The proclamation takes effect today, September
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pope Francis spent nearly an hour addressing Congress Thursday. WATCH THE VIDEO (He enters the chambers at around the 1 hour, 16 minute marke):
HAMPTON, IOWA – It was just announced Thursday morning that Texas Senator Ted Cruz will be stopping in Hampton this Saturday. Potential caucus goers who remain undecided about who they will support
NIT – Questions are being raised in the community about a $1 million dollar savings to a county employee health plan that was touted this week by Jay Urdahl and the Cerro
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Commission On Presidential Debates announced today sites and dates for the 2016 general election debates. The nonpartisan, nonprofit Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) today announced sites and dates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined all 19 other women Senators led by Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to introduce the bipartisan
MASON CITY – Thanks to Obamacare, Cerro Gordo county has saved big on insurance costs for its employees in recent months. Officials at the courthouse Tuesday claim that the county has saved
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From President Barack Obama, Sept. 22, 2015: There’s a lot going on right now, but we can’t lose track of this: As of today, Congress has just nine days left to avoid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Senate failed to garner enough votes to proceed on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would
MASON CITY – The newly-elected school board will meet Monday evening at the school administration building at 5:30 PM. Among the items on the agenda, the board secretary will administer the oath
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to address potential future outbreaks of the
CHARLES CITY – State Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm of Cresco is organizing a listening post in Charles City to hear health care concerns raised by Governor Branstad’s impending privatization of Medicaid. The
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DES MOINES – Five U.S. governors, six Chinese governors and officials of both countries will meet at a forum on Tuesday afternoon in Seattle and will later meet with Chinese President Xi
MASON CITY – The former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, who is running for president, will be in Mason City Monday evening. The Cerro Gordo County Republican Party said Governor Jeb Bush
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the appointment of new consumer finance experts from outside the federal government to the Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory
MASON CITY – Candidate for Mason City council Brett Foster Schoneman has a less-than-stellar attendance record at Mason City Airport Commission meetings, documents show. Schoneman, who was appointed to the board by Mayor
MASON CITY – There are six persons seeking 3 seats on the Clear Lake city council, highlighting the elections in Cerro Gordo county this year. In the Council At-Large election, Peter G.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will attend the Clay County Fair before hosting a town meeting in Palo Alto County as part of her 99 county tour.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a 3-hour debate (not including one involving four fringe candidates) featuring 11 Republican candidates Wednesday night, Hillary Clinton hit back in a statement released Thursday: “Last night, 11
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad this week issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for two counties in response to recent severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be
DES MOINES – Governor Branstad this week appointed David M. Porter as judge to the District Court in the 5C Judicial District. Porter was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting to proceed with Senate consideration of the resolution of disapproval on the President’s nuclear deal with
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement to commemorate Constitution Day, marking the 228th year since the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. King is
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA – Mark Ebeling, lifelong resident of Clear Lake, has announced his candidacy for Clear Lake City Council’s Ward One. Ebeling submitted his paperwork today with the Cerro Gordo County
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa on Tuesday received the 2015 Fueling Growth Award from Growth Energy for his work to develop policies that support clean-burning, domestically produced ethanol. Grassley was
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