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NYT:
New details flesh out how the pressure campaign by Donald J. Trump and his allies to block certification of the 2020 election left the vice president’s staff fearing for his safety.
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In other words, Pence could have been killed that day.
More idiocy by the right…….”Representative Louie Gohmert (R-TX) told Newsmax, “If you’re a Republican, you can’t even lie to Congress or lie to an FBI agent or they’re coming after you.”
Well, duh, Louie, you’re not supposed to lie to Congress or the FBI.
Chuck Grassley is finally being asked to become accountable to his constituents.https://iowastartingline.com/2022/06/02/anger-on-gun-violence-boils-over-at-grassley-town-hall/
One Hundred Days of the Kremlin’s War Against Ukraine
06/03/2022 12:56 PM EDT
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
In the one hundred days since Russian President Putin ordered his forces to further invade Ukraine, the world has seen the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine as they fight for their country. Since February 24, the United States has provided more than 6.3 billion dollars of security, humanitarian and economic assistance to help Ukraine prevail. As President Biden has said, our goal is straightforward: The United States wants to see a democratic, independent, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine with the means to deter and defend itself against further aggression.
We again call on President Putin to immediately end this conflict and all the suffering and global upheaval his war of choice has caused. Neither the United States nor our allies and partners seek to prolong the war to inflict pain on Russia. We greatly respect the citizens of Russia, who are not our enemy and who deserve a better future than what continued war and increasing repression will bring.
To the families of Ukraine who have lost loved ones, who have been separated by violence, whose villages, apartments, schools, and hospitals have been hit by bombs, shells and missiles, who have been sent to and survived Russia’s so-called “filtration” camps: The United States stands with you; we will help you defend your sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will help you rebuild when this war is over.
Ukraine will prevail.
MASON CITY:
Starting Monday, June 6, North Pierce Avenue between 9th and 12th Streets NW will be closed to repair a sewer main.
Just wondering, do you get paid for comments that you post on your own site.
U.S. Action Plan on Global Water Security
06/02/2022 09:26 AM EDT
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Water is the source of life, and it nurtures and sustains livelihoods and civilizations. Water security – sustainable access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services, as well as water to sustain ecosystems and for agriculture, energy, and other activities – is fundamental to human well-being and central to international peace and national security. When water is scarce, it becomes more difficult for communities to produce food, to prevent the spread of disease and protect public health, and to drive economic growth. Water stress contributes to regional instability, drives mass migration, and can lead to broader conflict.
Vice President Harris launched the White House Action Plan on Global Water Security, a landmark whole-of-government effort to achieve a water-secure world. The plan covers the full spectrum of global water issues and advances United States leadership on water security.
Secure and sustainable access to safe water is an essential element of national security, and the Department of State is working together with our partners and allies to facilitate water cooperation and engagement on water management across our development programming and diplomatic efforts. Through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ Office of Conservation and Water, we are coordinating with the U.S. Agency for International Development to update the U.S. Global Water Strategy, which outlines a whole-of-government approach to create a more water-secure world, where people and nations have the water they need to be healthy, prosperous, and resilient.
As the Vice President said, water scarcity is a global problem, and the State Department, together with our partners, will work to help achieve a global solution.
GALLUP: Steady 58% of Americans Do Not Want Roe v. Wade Overturned
Just over one-third of Americans, 35%, want Roe v. Wade overturned, while a steady 58% prefer that it stand.
MSON CITY:
The 2022 MacNider Outdoor Art Market will be from 9 am – 4 pm on Sat., June 11. The event is held on the lawns of the Museum and the adjacent Mason City Public Library at 303 2nd Street SE in Mason City, Iowa during MacNider Arts Festival.
NIACC College Board Meeting for the Month of June 2022
5:30 p.m. Board Dinner/Workshop
NIACC Campus – Activity Center – Room 128A
500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
7:00 p.m. Regular June NIACC Board Meeting
NIACC Campus – Pierce Administration Building – Room 100
500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401 Thursday, June 16, 2022
A well-regulated militia attacked an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas last week, killing 19 children and 2 adults. If you want to argue it wasn’t a well-regulated militia that attacked the school, and instead, an individual then you already understand the difference between what the Constitution says and what you want it to say.
Recreation Dept. 5-24-22
Southbridge Mall, Suite 201 5:00 P.M. Mason City, Iowa
MINUTES
JOINT COUNCIL WORKSESSION
With the Park and Recreation Board and the Active Living & Transportation Commission
The City Council of the City of Mason City, Iowa, met in a Joint Worksession pursuant to law and rules of said Council, at the Mason City Recreation Department, Southbridge Mall, Suite 201 at 5:00 P.M., on May 24, 2022. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and on roll being called, there were present, Mayor Schickel in the Chair and the following Council Members: Masson, Jaszewski, Symonds, Thoma (via telephone). Absent: Lee, Adams.
Member of the Park and Recreation Board present: Mike Doc Adams, Melissa Fabian, Anne Hanson, Jay Lala (5:40 p.m.), Troy Levenhagen. Absent: None.
Active Living and Transportation Member present: Dr. Steven Schurtz, Cynthia Hansen, Jim Miller, George Riesen. Absent: Tracey Cram.
Human Power Trail Group: Steve Bailey, Brook Bailey, Matt Curtis.
Administrator Burnett welcomed the members of the Park and Recreation Board, Active Living and Transportation Commission and the Human Power Trail Group emphasizing the reason for getting everyone together was to make sure they were all were up to date on the different components of the project. He outlined the Destination Iowa grant, noting there was 100 million dollars available from AARPA funds with the focus of the grant being tourism. He stressed the Human Power Trail Group had done a lot of through volunteering and fundraising and had been very successful and this was an opportunity to use existing funding for local match and do more with the dollars identified locally.
He then broke down the different components of the grant and explained the format for the meeting was as follows:
The budget was broken out with the total expenses amounting to $11,673,265 and reviewed the areas it encompassed on how important better trail access was. He then turned the presentation over to the North Iowa Power Trail Group, advising they had been involved with cycling for many years.
Steve Bailey explained how they gotten started and their different experiences across the country. He stressed the importance of being able to cycle downtown and to Limecreek safely and how a bike park could become a destination drawing people to Mason City. He explained they weren’t many in the country and it was progressive based on your skill level and referred to the pages that showed the various parks. In addition, he referenced the Railyard that saw 1,000 riders per week and stressed how rare they were and uniquely sought after.
Matt Curtis stated referred to pictures stating the structures were built on one piece of property and indicated the areas of progressive jump zones with increased elevation and options available as the riders were coming down. He mentioned the Railyard Bike Park in Arkansas and how they liked their scale and theme, pointing out Mason City also had a railroad history. He commented on the completed kayak launch and the idea of a Boulder Park and how all of this would bring people to Mason City, stressing how important Mason City was to have the river and how making that part of the plan would make Mason City a destination as well as make it unique.
The Human Power Trail Group discussed all that had been accomplished at Limecreek with volunteer help in a short amount of time and the large donations they received which indicated the high degree of interest.
Administrator Burnett overviewed the regional side, advising when grants were scored the Board wants to know how it affects rural populations and whether it had a county wide reach beyond Mason City. The other important area was from a tourism standpoint and how to get additional spending in the community and that was where the Riverwalk improvements came into play and getting people downtown.
The Administrator opened the presentation up to questions. Discussion followed regarding maintenance, how big the area would be, the length of the season, whether bikes would be available for those that did not have them, the highline trail, etc.
Burnett stated there appeared to be a consensus and therefore staff would continue to work on this and bring it forward to the Council, the Park and Recreation Board and the Active Living and Transportation Commission for a vote.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:32 P.M.
/s/Bill Schickel
Bill Schickel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Aaron Burnett
Aaron Burnett, City Clerk
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Emailed 6-1-22
Why is it, years ago everything you bought had a tag, MADE IN JAPAN, and you never see that anymore, its all MADE IN CHINA.
TIME FOR THE IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EARN HIS PAY. YESTERDAY AT MURPHY’S AND FLEET FARM GAS WAS $4,17 AND AT QUIKSTAR AND CASEYS IT WAS $4.49, TALK ABOUT PRICE GOUGING, THIS IS IT.
Left-leaning Iowa political group demands: Celebrate Pride Month by demanding equality for all
Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement as we celebrate the start of Pride Month:
“Iowans believe that we all deserve dignity and respect, no matter our race, income or who we love. Iowa was once a leader in equality, and became one of the first states to recognize marriage equality and to enact comprehensive non-discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
“But now, lawmakers like Governor Kim Reynolds are stripping away decades of progress to push their extreme, partisan agenda. Queer stories and perspectives in books and school literature have been designated as obscene material this session by Republican legislators, and Governor Reynolds’ discriminatory trans-athlete ban will sideline children and prevent them from playing sports with their friends, missing out on critical social and team building experiences.
“This Pride Month, we must demand Republican elected officials stop playing partisan games with the lives of LGBTQ+ Iowans. Iowa was once a national leader for civil rights, and we need to ensure that our state is leading that charge once again.”
Progress Iowa is a left-leaning multi-issue progressive advocacy organization.
GALLUP: Same-Sex Marriage Support Inches Up to New High of 71%
Seventy-one percent of Americans say they support legal same-sex marriage, a new high in Gallup’s trend.
After six hours of deliberation, a federal jury today acquitted Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussman of making a false statement to the FBI. This is the outcome of the Trump administration’s attempt to discredit the investigation into the ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.
Donald Trump attended a gun celebration with the NRA in a state where 19 children and 2 teachers were slaughtered by guns. Donald read the names of the victims, then danced afterward.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/white-house-report-card-helpless-unpopular-joe/ar-AAXPj2g?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=413af8e91ae74b5bb3e20a9f20649727
GALLUP: Satisfaction With U.S. Dips; Biden Approval Steady at 41%
Just 16% of U.S. adults are satisfied with the way things are going in the U.S., and job approval ratings of President Joe Biden (41%) and Congress (18%) remain flat.