Category: Watercooler

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the four-year anniversary of the last minimum wage increase, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Rep. George

MASON CITY – Two allegedly drunk Mason City women were picked up in Rock Falls earlier this week as they searched for Rock Falls, authorities said. According to the Cerro Gordo County

By Chuck Grassley From food stamps to student loans, federal lawmakers must balance the interests of the taxpaying public with the interests of the public good.  It’s part of the constitutional job

The federal government is sending reminders to the public that open enrollment starts October 1st, 2013 for the new Health Insurance Marketplace, part of the Obamacare system of health care insurance coverage. 

Des Moines, IOWA — Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau along with the Iowa State Patrol is honored to host fourteen (14) state highway patrol leaders, along with Administrator Anne Ferro of the

Remarks Secretary of State John Kerry Ben Franklin Room, Washington, DC July 24, 2013 Thank you very much. Assalamu alaikum. It’s wonderful to be here with everybody. And Farah, thank you for an extraordinarily gracious

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Wednesday that “building America from the middle out” is an idea that he hopes Americans share with him. The president is planning a speaking tour where

WATERLOO – On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at approximately 6:05 PM, Waterloo Police were dispatched to the Kum & Go Convenience Store, 1976 Franklin Street reference a shooting. Officers found that two

MASON CITY – First Ward City Council member John Lee told NorthIowaToday.com that he has requested a “special presentation” on the city’s Micro Enterprise program. Council member Lee told NIT that “I

MASON CITY – Police have released more information on an armed robbery that NIT reported on yesterday. According to police, on July 23rd, 2013 at 2:10 pm, officers were dispatched to 938

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State John Kerry will host an Iftar to commemorate the month of Ramadan in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the Department of State on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Harlan, IOWA — Today, 72 year old Lee Nelson of Harlan, Iowa was arrested and charged with Sexual Exploitation by a School Employee (709.15) and Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse

Des Moines, IOWA — Today, 30 year old Jason Weigel of Nevada, Iowa was arrested and charged with Ongoing Criminal Conduct (Class B Felony), Fraudulent Practices (Class C Felony), and Identity Theft

CERRO GORDO COUNTY – The Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program has increased its capacity to benefit those who give charitably in Iowa. With the signing of House File 620 by Governor Branstad

MASON CITY – Police confirmed a robbery today at 938 9th Street SE at 2:09 PM. Mason City police and investigators were still at the scene later this afternoon. “I don’t have

CEDAR RAPIDS – Randy Patrie, age 40, from Charles City, Iowa, has been charged with committing four firearms offenses: 1) stealing firearms from a licensed firearms dealer; 2) possession of stolen firearms;

MASON CITY – Two female subjects were nabbed late last week for attempting to steal from a Mason City department store. On July 19th at about 3:30 PM, Mason City police were

WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Student Loan Deal: A Win For Students Today, the Obama Administration is calling on Congress to swiftly pass a bipartisan compromise to keep student loan interest rates

WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Joe Donnelly today introduced legislation that would protect livestock and poultry farmers from having their personal information released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Grassley and

MASON CITY – The annual Mohawk-Knight sports physicals fundraiser will be held on Monday, August 5th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at the Mason City Clinic’s Cardiac Department. Proceeds of the

MASON CITY – Two NIT readers contacted our newsroom days ago about a potential scam and we thought it would be worth posting a caution to the public to be wary of

SIOUX CITY – A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty July 23, 2013, in federal court in Sioux City. Robert Skarin, 53, from Sioux City, Iowa, was convicted of conspiracy

It’s Monday and time for the weekly column in the Globe-Gazette by the esteemed Mr. Skipper. As is his practice John starts the week with this homily for any number of reasons.

SANFORD, FLORIDA – CNN has reported Monday that George Zimmerman – who was found not guilty in the murder case of Trayvon Martin – helped a family of four escape an SUV

DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) PEOPLE Committee is proud to announce that it has endorsed Pat Murphy for Congress in the 1st

From Rep. Sharon Steckman – With Iowa facing a skilled work shortage and most jobs now requiring some training beyond high school, the Iowa Legislature took action this year to help Iowans

Submitted by Wing Ding Committee – The North Iowa Democrats are announcing that the Keynote Speaker for the 10th Anniversary North Iowa Wing Ding Fundraiser will be Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is denying reports that it is now searching cars at U.S. airports but admitted that cars may be searched at airports by other agencies or

From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – It’s hard to believe we’re already mid-summer! Hopefully you’re finding time to enjoy a break in your busy lives and take a much-needed vacation or spend some