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By Kathleen Hennessey, Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Ending a weeks-long tangle with the White House, Congress approved a sweeping defense bill Thursday that includes controversial provisions on handling detainees…
Pair has held 730 public events since taking office on Jan. 14, 2011; launches new Web page for Iowans to track 99 county tour progress (DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad…
By Steven Thomma, McClatchy Newspapers DES MOINES, Iowa — Newt Gingrich’s proposed overhaul of the tax code would cut taxes for all American taxpayers, particularly the wealthy, according to an…
By David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers WAVERLY, Iowa — Iowa Republican voters are taking Ron Paul very seriously. (PHOTO: Congressman Ron Paul speaks during a campaign stop in Waverly, Iowa, on…
By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times MANCHESTER, N.H. —Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney exchanged furious personal criticisms Monday, each accusing the other of gaining financially at the expense of Americans—criticisms…
By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times MANCHESTER, N.H. — Vietnam veteran Bob Garon waited more than two hours at a Manchester diner Monday to get Mitt Romney’s views on the…
(DES MOINES) – When a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, Ken DeYoung watched in disbelief from the safety and comfort of his farmhouse near Laurens. “I could send…
By James Oliphant, Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Numbers. They’re the darnedest things. Just ask Rick Perry. The GOP presidential contender, whose misfires have become part of the story line…
By Paul West, Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — For months, many Republicans have cast about for an alternative to Mitt Romney, decrying him as insufficiently conservative. Now they appear to…
By David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mitt Romney faces daunting challenges in this, the first state to vote for the 2012 Republican presidential nominee. Foremost is the…
By Alana Semuels, Los Angeles Times BELMONT, Mass. — In a closely knit Mormon congregation, Ronnie Catalano was a problem Mitt Romney wanted to solve. As bishop — a position…
DES MOINES – The Office of Gov. Branstad has received notification that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted Gov. Branstad’s request for a disaster declaration for Mitchell…
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Steve King (R-IA) released the following statement after introducing legislation that punishes the People’s Republic of China for its failure to protect the holders of United States…
From State Rep. Linda Upmeyer November 4 — I spend a great deal of time going back and forth between Des Moines and North Iowa. Whether I’m in my car…
From State Rep. Linda Upmeyer: I wanted to take a moment to highlight the Hampton-Dumont Community School District. The State Board of Education recently awarded H-D schools with the “Breaking…
From State Rep. Sharon Steckman The fiscal year 2011 budget ended on June 30, 2011, but it took several months to settle accounts and finally close the books for the…
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Revenue announces that the annual interest rate in 2012 will be 5.0 percent. The monthly interest rate will be 0.4 percent. The 2012…
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that Gov. Branstad will sign Executive Order Number Seventy-Five to create the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress…
From Rep. Sharon Steckman – The Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) held their meeting last week. They set their revenue projection for FY 2012 at $5.975 billion. This represents a 1.3%…
SMASON CITY – Sandra Servantez, a candidate for City Council At-Large, will hold “Community Meeting and Coffee” at Hardees Restaurant on Friday, October 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.…
From Congressman Tom Latham – In my listening town hall meetings throughout September, Iowan after Iowan explained to me the sense of frustration they feel with the partisanship and poisonous…
From Mayor Eric Bookmeyer: I would like to extend a special invitation to each of you in celebration of the conclusion of the Vision Iowa Project. This event will be…
DES MOINES- Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today unveiled their blueprint for transforming Iowa’s education system. The blueprint states that Iowa must become more selective and supportive…
DES MOINES – Iowa House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy has appointed State Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City to the top post on the House Education Committee for the 2012…
From Mason City Council Member Jeff Marsters, when asked to assess Mayor Eric Bookmeyer’s first two years in office: Mayor Bookmeyer’s campaign theme was DILIGENCE, DISCIPLINE & DECORUM! Should always…
MASON CITY – A citizen asked NorthIowaToday.com to follow up on a rumor that Mayor Eric Bookmeyer and County Supervisor Jay Urdahl are recruiting citizens to run as candidates in…
MASON CITY – At-large City Council candidate Alex Kuhn met the public for coffee at Jitters Coffee Bar on Friday afternoon. About 40-50 people attended, and he spoke for about…
MASON CITY – Alex Kuhn has announced to the media that he will be a candidate for the at-large seat in this fall’s city council election. Max Weaver currently holds…
MASON CITY – At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the Council approved the following appointments to boards and commissions from Mayor Eric Bookmeyer: Jennifer Raemaker to the Housing Authority Board;…
MASON CITY – Today Mayor Eric Bookmeyer moved to fill a vacancy on the Human Rights Commission, this time nominating Stephen Palmer of Mason City. The commission did not approve…
MASON CITY – The Human Rights Commission voted unanimously on Thursday April 7, 2011, not to consent to the appointment of Mr. Brian McNamara as recommended by Mayor Bookmeyer. This…
MASON CITY – City Council member Don Nelson is asking for an investigation of fellow Council member Scott Tornquist. The request stems from what Nelson calls a “possible conflict of…
MASON CITY – City Council member Don Nelson has asked Mayor Eric Bookmeyer to end the Human Rights controversy and appoint the three candidates that have been submitted. The Human…
(Submitted to NorthIowaToday.com by Don Nelson; letter is regarding Mayor Bookmeyer’s appointments to boards and commissions) If age is a factor, and I repeat, if, in your consideration to nominate…
MASON CITY – After some City Council members voiced a desire for better communication amongst themselves, Mayor Eric Bookmeyer has scheduled non-mandatory council workshops that will occur on the 2nd…
MASON CITY – Mayor Eric Bookmeyer is making the following recommendations to the City Council for appointments to boards and commissions serving Mason City: – Roberta Anderson to the Library…
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