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Former Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel today made a pledge to members of the Republican Party of Iowa. The following was posted to his blog related to his candidacy for Republican Party Chairman:
2012 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary from Chief Justice John Roberts – Imagine a young seaman, two hundred years ago, standing night watch at the rail of an American frigate. Just
WASHINGTON, DC- Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), John McCain (R-AZ), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Susan Collins (R-ME) sent a letter to Vice President Joseph Biden urging that when he submits the conclusions of
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa Senators Tom Harkin and Charles Grassley were two of only eight Senators to vote against a bill called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” that would protect
President Barrack Obama has declared January as National Stalking Awareness Month: From the President: Each year, millions of Americans face the fear, isolation, and danger of being victims of stalking. At some
WASHINGTON – Although President Obama said Monday that a deal was near, the House of Representatives will not vote on any legislation to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff” that kicks in at
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill in the House of Representatives may be voted on within the next day or so to help avoid what is being called a “dairy cliff” that could
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan forces are set to take on a greater role in Afghanistan’s security and peacekeeping, it was announced. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Monday that “It is another
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – Around 6:45 am Monday morning, a Mason City Police officer making his morning rounds noticed that a window at Arnold Motor Supply,
From Rep. Linda Upmeyer – I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to a blessed New Year. I hope you were able to break free from the hustle and
MASON CITY – Shortly before 4:30 pm Saturday Mason City police officers were dispatched to Kohl’s for two people shoplifting from the store. Upon the officers arrival both suspects had fled the
Des Moines — The Iowa Supreme Court this month issued an order establishing a three-year pilot project for an Iowa Business Specialty Court for complex commercial cases with $200,000 or more in
CNN is reporting Sunday afternoon that fiscal cliff talks have hit a major obstacle. Citing a “Democratic source,” CNN says that “Republicans are now insisting that any fiscal cliff deal include ‘chained
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman fresh out of jail on December 11th on felony forgery charges was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail on Saturday on new charges of
MASON CITY – A Mason City man and convicted felon was arrested Friday after police received a report of a drunken man walking down the street. Robert Alan Blau, 30, was picked
CLEAR LAKE – Details are still emerging on a pursuit Saturday morning that began on Interstate 35 and ended in Clear Lake. According to reports, a green Honda Civic with Arkansas license
MASON CITY – A man who escaped a sex abuse charge was picked up for his third probation violation within the last seven months. Andrew Lloyd Spurgeon, 20, originally from Iowa Falls
MASON CITY – Mason City residents need to remove snow from their sidewalks within 48 hours of snowfall. Mason City code references Iowa code, which states that the “property owner is responsible
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A White House petition created only a couple of weeks ago with nearly 300,000 signatures seeks to have the Obama Administration recognize the controversial Westboro Baptist Church as a
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his weekly address, President Obama urges Congress to meet its deadlines and responsibilities, protect the middle class from an income tax hike, and lay the groundwork for future
(Mason City) — The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health has seen a significant increase of residents reporting influenza-like illness symptoms over the past week. “We have procedures in place to
Remarks by President Barack Obama on Friday’s meeting with Congressioanl leaders on avoiding the so-called “fiscal cliff”: THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. For the past couple of months, I’ve been working with
Des Moines, Iowa – On Sunday, December 30th at 2 p.m., Progress Iowa and local activists will join Iowa taxpayers at Sen. Chuck Grassley’s offices in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Sioux City,
From Clear Lake Police – An 11 year old Clear Lake boy fell into the icy water Friday as he and a 10 year old buddy approached the open water near the
MASON CITY -A Mason City man is being held in connection with the death of a child. Kenneth Leroy Adams, 29, is being held in the Cerro Gordo County Jail on a
WEST BEND, IOWA – A Northern Iowa man was killed in a one vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon. Robert John Klepper, 72, of West Bend, was traveling eastbound on County Road B63 just
MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested for public intoxication on Wednesday, December 26th. Yann Lem, 56, was picked up by Mason City police on Wednesday and charged with public
Des Moines, Iowa – Progress Iowa and local activists joined Iowa taxpayers on Thursday at Sen. Chuck Grassley’s offices in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo to deliver letters and
Des Moines, Iowa — Extreme cold, sleet, and ice may all be part of winter, but being unprepared for them shouldn’t be. If your home or business uses propane to generate heat
WASHINGTON– During 2010, 4,150 inmates died while in the custody of local jails and state prisons—a five percent decline from 2009, according to a report released in December by the Justice Department’s
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – Around 4:00 pm, the snow started to fall again. The National Weather Service out of Des Moines said today: An upper level
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Mason City man decided to purchase a “Holiday Crossword” instant-scratch ticket while traveling for work and ended up winning a top prize of $30,000. Marcos Alberto, 22,
MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was jailed Thursday on a contempt of court charge. Angela Marie Honebrink, 24, was picked up by Cerro Gordo County sheriff’s deputies at 8:39 AM
AMES, Iowa – Dec. 27, 2012 – The Iowa Department of Transportation has determined it will not issue driver’s licenses or nonoperator identification (ID) cards to persons granted Deferred Action for Childhood
NEW YORK – A United Nations spokesperson told the Security Council last week that progress is being made in Afghanistan but the “challenges and tragedies” that remain call for more commitment there.
CERRO GORDO COUNTY, December 27, 2012 – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is announcing the grant application process and deadline for
MASON CITY – An Ice Fishing Event sponsored by the Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board and Lime Creek Nature Center will be held on Saturday, January 12, from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner warned Congress on Wednesday he would have to take “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default on the country’s debt as it is set
From Iowa DNR – Winter has arrived. The storm that ushered in winter last week brought with it cold temperatures covering most area lakes with a layer of ice. Since most lakes
WASHINGTON — Late last week, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and the Appropriations subcommittee for health care, announced three grants awarded to