Energy Demand Likely Sets New Record in Iowa, Minnesota
Preliminary usage data tops 2011 record for IPL and CIPCO CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – July 27, 2012 – Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Alliant Energy company, announced today that usage
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Preliminary usage data tops 2011 record for IPL and CIPCO CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – July 27, 2012 – Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Alliant Energy company, announced today that usage
Grassley Floor Statement – Attacks on the First Amendment Freedom of Speech – Mr. President, I rise to discuss a very disturbing trend that is occurring in this country. A vicious attack
From Sen. Amanda Ragan – These days there is a lot of talk about improving health care nationwide. In Iowa, it’s not just talk. We’ve taken big steps toward making sure all
By David Zucchino – FORT. BRAGG, N.C.—Pvt. Danny Chen was so distraught over racial slurs and harsh treatment by his sergeant in Afghanistan that he spoke one day last fall of committing
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – City Administrator Brent Trout updated the City Council Tuesday on progress that has been made on its goals or “top priorities” for 2012. Despite giving up on
By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times – WASHINGTON — Despite the tough political climate for federal gun-control legislation, a coalition of law enforcement groups on Thursday called for background checks for all
PopMatters.com – Dan Rather began his career in the 1950s as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle, the Associated Press and several Texas radio stations before moving on to TV stations in
From Iowa DNR – DES MOINES ― As drought conditions continue, Iowans are concerned about the amount of water their yard trees need. Drought conditions can lead to tree decline, pest problems
From Sen. Chuck Grassley – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is the sponsor of legislation enacted earlier this month that bans the chemicals used to make a dangerous synthetic drug called K2 or
Arlene J. Winkowitsch, 75, of Dumont, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Dumont Wellness Center. Graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date at Brooks Presbyterian Cemetery, Brooks,
McClatchy Newspapers – For decades, Americans demanded and got more government than they paid for. Now the accumulated debt looms over the country’s politics and stymies its government. Chastened by debt crises
Robert “Bob” Deane Wiley, 82, of 1502 Ninth Street S.W., Mason City, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Condolences may be shared with the family at Fullertonfh.com.
Arlene J. Winkowitsch, 75 of Dumont, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Dumont Wellness Center. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 pm, Thursday July
By Meg James, Los Angeles Times – BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The high-profile “Modern Family” battle over pay between several key actors and the studio producing television’s No. 1 comedy will be
James Q. Lynch, CR Gazette – Sen. Tom Harkin has responded to a short-lived brouhaha over “Meatless Mondays” at the USDA with a tongue-in-cheek call for “Fishless Fridays.” “Fishless Fridays,” he joked
From Sen. Chuck Grassley – Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about the Farm and Nutrition bill. If we can get this bill completed and to the President’s
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – MASON CITY – Around 11:00 am Thursday, a three vehicle collision at South Grover and 4th Street SW was called into the Mason City Police
Mason City – July 26, 2012 – The Mason City Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday, July 26th at approximately 4:40 am. The fire was discovered by Josh Bendickson, a
MASON CITY – At approximately 4:30 am Thursday, the Mason City Fire Department was dispatched to 1220 N. Washington for a fire that appeared to have started with the air-conditioner. At the
On July 26, 2012, at 1:33 am, a Cerro Gordo County Deputy arrested Thomas Lee Eckholt, 41, of Mason City on a valid Cerro Gordo County arrest warrant for Violation of a
(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Branstad issued a disaster emergency proclamation that will provide relief to Iowa farmers hit hard by the drought being experienced in the state. This proclamation takes affect
Trish Mehaffey, CR Gazette – Most people can get relief from the searing temperatures this week, but some of Iowa’s 8,332 prison inmates don’t have that choice because four out of nine
By Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Hoisting a once-fringe issue into the political mainstream, the House overwhelmingly approved Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s long-fought proposal to require an audit of
DECORAH – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has temporarily suspended its regular trout stocking on five streams due to stream temperatures ranging between 70 degrees and the low 80s. The DNR
The hot and dry conditions across the state continue to take its toll on Iowa fish. A fish kill in the Des Moines River is occurring due to low water flows and
by Jody Spear and Kelly Meyer – Every Midwestern knows the heat has been unbearable this summer. The grass is brown and the crops are withering. The people at Big Blue can’t
The 2011 Iowa pheasant harvest reflected what the roadside counts had predicted, that the population was down after five winters with above average snowfall followed by five wetter than normal springs. The
Editorial by Matt Marquardt – Councilman Travis Hickey’s long-sought after goal of changing the shifts of firefighters and other emergency responders in Mason City was dealt a death blow at yesterday’s council
MASON CITY – Two Minnesota residents have both received deferred judgments after sentencing hearing for their part in distribution of marijuana following an investigation into NIACC student’s drug distribution activities by local
By Joseph Tanfani, Tribune Washington Bureau – WASHINGTON — Second Amendment rights to carry firearms are cherished by most gun owners, a new poll finds — no surprise there. But the same
Special Enforcement Targets Impaired Motorcycle Riders to Save Lives – Des Moines, Iowa – If you drink alcohol and then ride your motorcycle in Iowa this summer, beware. The Iowa State Patrol
Now the shit is hitting the fan; sports is again in the spotlight and not as a good thing. Of late there seems to be quite a bit of that going on.
Des Moines, IOWA — The recent shootings at a Colorado movie theatre serve as a reminder of the importance of having trained crowd managers at large venues during fires or other emergencies.
By Katie Nelson, Contra Costa Times – PLEASANTON, Calif. — A San Jose, Calif., CEO who claims she was assaulted by comedian Eddie Griffin because she is a lesbian, says she will
By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times – Sherman Hemsley, who was rooted in the minds of millions of television viewers as Archie Bunker’s bombastic black neighbor, George Jefferson, in “All in the
McClatchy Newspapers – The following games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com: July 24: Mi Coach by Adidas (Xbox 360 and PS3, rated E) Myst (3DS, rated
By Amy Kaufman, Ben Fritz and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Law enforcement officials plan to continue an undercover presence in Los Angeles-area movie theaters through at least
by Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — A new compilation of 14 of the Beatles’ most musically, socially or politically influential songs was released Tuesday as a digital iTunes
By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — The family that sues together apparently stays together. Several of the key cast members on the hit TV sitcom “Modern Family” have
By Claire Noland, Los Angeles Times – LOS ANGELES — Chad Everett, a ruggedly handsome actor who played young Dr. Joe Gannon on the TV drama “Medical Center,” has died. He was