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How Long Is Too Long To Leave Your Dog At Home?
No dog owner can be by their pet’s side 100 percent of the time. Even if you work remotely, you still need to leave the house to do errands, attend events, and so forth. This is perfectly fine, but even the most relaxed canine companions get anxious after extended periods without your presence. So how long is too long to leave your dog at home alone? Use the information below to consider what could be best for your pup.
Sidley Guides Capitals, Wizards Move To New $2B Arena in Va.
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Jaci Smith · Sidley Austin LLP is working with the owner of two of Washington D.C.'s professional sports teams to move them out of the city and into a new, $2 billion sports and... To view the full article, register now. Get instant access to the one-stop news source for business lawyers Register Now! Start your free 7-day trial To continue reading, fill out the form below to activate a free 7-day trial of Law360.
Northwood man gets 30 days jail, probation after drunken collision
A Northwood man who crossed the centerline causing a head-on collision that injured two people in January 2022 was given a suspended five-year sentence and 30 days in jail for public intoxication. According to court records, 30-year-old Tyler Eugene Litwiler was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to serious injury by vehicle -- reckless driving and public intoxication in December.
Northwood man gets 30 days jail, probation after drunk collision
A Northwood man who crossed the centerline causing a head-on collision that injured two people in January of 2022 was given a suspended five-year sentence and 30 days in jail for public intoxication. According to court records, 30-year-old Tyler Eugene Litwiler was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to serious injury by vehicle - reckless driving and public intoxication in December.
Letters to Santa - Mrs. Randall (2nd grade) - Osage
I am always super kind. I always follow the rules at school. I really want a Nintendo Switch I have played it before and it was lots of fun. I would love to have one. So I'd also like some snap circuits because I love to build and I like to make things. I also have them at school and they are so much fun! I love robots. I like coding them. I like my teacher. She is so nice. I want legos because I like building cool things. I also want a new necklace because I love jewelry. Are elves real? Are reindeer real?
Letters to Santa - Mrs. Aitchison (1st grade) - West Hancock
I want a tablet. I need a new pair of chicn slpr. How yon muco tLtth pesi? I need no shos. I want XBox. How do you get rund the wrld? For christmas I want a slime. I need a shckit. What are your favorite kinds of cookies? Thanks you for coming. For Christmas I wod like a I fon. I need a ??? Wiy do you hav mene evs. For christmas I need a new muky. I need a new exbox 360 bree pack. How dow the elvs akt like? I want a PS5. I need a tendo switch troll. wat do you like. For Christmas I want Neft Bowlits.
Favorite Christmas Memory - Ms. Schroeder (5th grade) - Osage
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is making cookies with my grandma. I have many other Christmas traditions and memories but this is one of them that is special to me. We usually have Santa, deer, and angels to decorate with frosting and sprinkles. This is one of my favorite memories but I have more. My favorite Christmas memories is when we were at my house. My dad was deployed so we made it special for him. First, we made the 12 days of Christmas for him.
Letters to Santa: Mrs. Savoy (1st grade)
I want gabe cats. I need nas shos. How meny elves do you have? I want a Sqishee. I need a new X-Box control badree pac. Do you know where Coco goes, Coco the elf? I want a rainbow friend toy. I need pants. How many toys do you have? I need new shas. I want a new drt bik. Will my elf come bak? You are nise because you give prasents. I need new pants. I want a new Barbe. How many ranindeer do you have? I want hot wels. I need mor soks. I want a rse car. How many reeder do you have? How many reindeer do you have?
Northwood man pleads guilty in crash that caused injuries
Prosecutors are recommending a five-year suspended sentence for a Northwood man after he pleaded guilty to serious injury by vehicle -- by OWI or reckless driving and public intoxication Friday. According to court records, 30-year-old Tyler Eugene Litwiler was driving a 2017 Hyundai Sonata northbound on U.S. Highway 65 in Cerro Gordo County in January when he crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle head on. The speedometer on Litwiler's vehicle was stuck at 60 mph.
Engage me, enable me, empower me
One of the most difficult challenges of being a caregiver is recognizing you can't "do it all." Instead of feeling defeated over not being able to meet your loved one's every need, try to concentrate on those needs that are most beneficial to them. With the onset of Alzheimer's, or any one of the other dementias, feelings of inadequacy, abandonment, loss, fear and anxiety now play a big part in their lives.
Former police chief files discrimination suit against Northfield
(UPDATE: This story has been updated with comments from the city’s attorney, Jana Sullivan.) Former Deputy Police Chief Chuck Walerius has filed suit against the city of Northfield, claiming the city discriminated against him in hiring a much younger officer with fewer qualifications to be the city’s next police chief. According to a complaint dated Aug.
Remains discovered in Mitchell County belong to missing woman
The Cerro Gordo and Mitchell counites' sheriff's departments, are asking for information surrounding the disappearance of a rural Cerro Gordo County, after remains found near Mitchell were positively identified. In a shared statement on Friday, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Kevin Pals and Mitchell County Sheriff Gregory Beaver disclosed that remains that were discovered last July along the Cedar River Greenbelt Trail belong to 29-year-old Angela Bradbury of rural Cerro Gordo County.
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Several promoted at Clear Lake Bank & Trust
Clear Lake Bank & Trust (CLB&T) has promoted the following employees: In the Clear Lake location Aimee Kern, senior vice president of human resources; Deb McIntire, senior vice president of operations and senior BSA officer; Kristin Davison, vice president of compliance/BSA officer; Sarah Thein, vice president of deposit operations/e-banking; Nikki Olson, assistant vice president of teller operations/BSA officer; Sandy Whitehurst, assistant vice president/consumer lending.
Caden Rodning named to Saint Mary's Dean's List
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota recently released its first semester 2021 Dean's List. The list includes 417 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.6 or better on a 4.0 scale. Mason City student Caden Rodning was named to the list.
Gabrielle Johnson, Brian VandenBerg make Dean's List at Northwestern College
Mason City students Gabrielle Johnson and Brian VandenBerg, have earned a spot on on the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester at Northwestern College. The Dean's List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. Students who earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher are considered Collegiate Scholars. Of the 284 Collegiate Scholars, 97 of them, including Johnson and VandenBerg, maintained a perfect 4.0 average.
Logan Mix named to St. Cloud State University Dean's List
By Jaci Smith Logan Mix, of Northwood, has been named to the St. Cloud State University 2021 fall semester Dean's List. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. St. Cloud State University is Minnesota's second-largest university, with more than 11,000 students, 60 graduate study programs and 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Consider ecological, safety impacts of pipelines
As a fifth generation farm family whose farm is impacted by the proposed Navigator carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline, I am compelled to offer these thoughts. This topic is important to all citizens because the pipeline will affect you both now and in the future. First, the ecological impact of CO2. Navigator & Summit, two private companies building pipelines, argue that the main purpose for the projects are to reduce the ecological impacts of CO2 (public benefit).
University of Iowa fall semester President's List
More than 800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the President's List for the 2021 fall semester. In order to be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade-point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the fall 2021 semester, and a minimum of nine graded hours with a 4.0 grade-point average (4.0 is an A) in all academic subjects for the spring 2021 semester.
Blame the Fed for the state of inflation: LETTER
There has been a good deal of commentary going around about the rebound in the inflation rate. Let's take a look at the dictionary definition of inflation. "A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money." So there has been lots of blame going around as to who is responsible for the current high inflation. There truly is only one institution responsible, the US Federal Reserve.
Allen College awards bachelor's, master's degrees
Allen College awarded 110 degrees during its commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 17. The college conferred 54 bachelor of science in nursing degrees, 34 master of science of nursing degrees and 22 master of science in occupational therapy degrees.
Third arrest made in convenience store robberies
A third arrest has been made in the string of convenience store robberies in Clear Lake and Mason City in late January. William J. Rogers, 26, of Mason City was arrested Friday by Clear Lake Police, according to a press release issued by the CLPD on Friday afternoon. Rogers joins Houston D. Conway, 23, and Alexa Cockrell, 25, both of Britt, in facing charges related to a reported Jan. 23 robbery at Casey's at 202 Hwy. 18 East. Conway and Cockrell have been charged with felony second degree robbery.
Hinson doesn't support veterans: Letter
As I read Representative Hinson's weekly email, I about spit out my drink. In it Hinson stated, "Advocating for Veterans: I'll continue working to ensure our veterans receive the care they deserve." Why is this so egregious? Because just last week Ashley Hinson VOTED AGAINST the bi-partisan Evest Act, which would automatically enroll veterans into the VA healthcare system.
Cerro Gordo Sheriff Department seeks help locating mission woman
The Cerro Gordo Sheriff's Department is asking for help locating a 29-year-old woman who has been missing for 10 months. On Feb. 1, the department took a missing person report for Angela Nicole Bradbury, who was last seen on April 6, 2021, at an undisclosed location in Mason City, according to a press release issued by the Sheriff's Department on Friday morning. Police do not suspect foul play at this time.
Cerro Gordo County Jail inmates for Feb. 4
Here is the Cerro Gordo County Jail log for Feb. 4:
Two men face drug charges after car chase through southwest Mason City
Two men who police say fled law enforcement from a traffic stop are now in the Cerro Gordo County jail. At 1:57 a.m. Friday, a Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's deputy attempted to make a traffic stop near the corner of Fourth Street Southwest and South Taft Avenue, when the driver of the car, Ethan Jacob Longie, 28, of Bismarck, North Dakota, drove off, initiating a car chase, according to a press release issued Friday morning by the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department.
Charles City fire damages multi-family building
CHARLES CITY - The Charles City Fire Department spent five hours battling a blaze at a multi-family home Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the home at 701 Milwaukee St. at 9:05 p.m., according to a press release. When they got there, smoke was billowing from a second-story apartment in the six-unit building. Charles City Police officers and firefighters evacuated the building and the next firefighters to arrive attempted to attack the fire from within.
We pause a moment today to remember one of rock's most influential early contributors, Buddy Holly. Holly and fellow rockers Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, were killed in a plane crash outside Clear Lake. Here is a collection of exclusive photos of the scene of the crash, taken by Elwin Musser, the Globe Gazette's photographer at the time. A LOOK BACK: Plane crash that killed Buddy Holly in Clear Lake, Feb.
Charles City fire damages multi-family building
The Charles City Fire Department spent five hours battling a blaze at a multi-family home on Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the home at 701 Milwaukee St. at 9:05 p.m., according to a press release issued by the fire department Thursday morning. When they got there, smoke was billowing from a second-story apartment in the six-unit building. Charles City Police officers and firefighters evacuated the building and the next firefighters to arrive attempted to attack the fire from within.
Police investigate car shot up on city's northwest side
Mason City Police are looking for help in finding the person or people who shot several times at a car they passed on the city's northwest side on Wednesday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., police were called to the scene at the 1000 block of First Street Northwest, where multiple people witnessed one car speed past another while both were headed westbound. As one car bypassed the other, someone in it fired gunshots at the other car.
Cerro Gordo County Jail inmates for Feb. 3
Here is the Cerro Gordo County Jail log for Feb. 3:
Cerro Gordo County Jail inmates for Feb. 2
Here is the Cerro Gordo County Jail log for Feb. 2:
Cyclones lose wind in defeat against Kansas Original
AMES - Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger struggled to find an explanation. The No. 20 Cyclones' pin their hopes - and identity -on being the aggressor each game. That clearly didn't occur Tuesday as depleted, but gritty 10th-ranked Kansas left a quiet Hilton Coliseum with a 70-61 victory. "I don't have a great answer why," said Otzelberger, whose team fell for the second time this season at home.
Cerro Gordo County Jail log for Feb. 1
Here is the Cerro Gordo County Jail log for Feb. 1:
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office looking for man who led them on 110 mph chase
The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Department seeks help finding a man who is wanted on multiple warrants and who they say fled an arrest attempt. At 8:43 p.m. on Sunday, a sheriff's deputy spotted Jared Scott Schneckloth, 34, of Mason City, driving a 2013 Mercedes Benz C300 near Fin and Feather Lake at 16638 230th St., according to a press release issued Tuesday morning by the sheriff's department.
Judge: Lawsuit against building owner with broken parapet will proceed Original
Mason City will be allowed to pursue its lawsuit against a building owner who the city says has failed to repair a broken parapet, creating a public safety risk.
Judge: Lawsuit against building owner with broken parapet will proceed
Mason City will be allowed to pursue its lawsuit against a building owner who the city says has failed to repair a broken parapet, creating a public safety risk.
Cerro Gordo County Jail log for Jan. 31
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Lutheran Services in Iowa gets grant for Cerro Gordo County
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) was recently awarded $5,000 from the Farrer Endowment Foundation to support LSI Early Childhood Services in Cerro Gordo County. Families are connected with an LSI parent educator, who provides guidance and support for raising children in a safe, loving home. Parents are also connected to important resources in their community, including affordable housing, job training, food pantries, and more.
Why are we fighting for Ukraine?: LETTER
Sen. Joni Ernst should think of her constituents as she makes decisions on an aggressive attitude toward Russia. What interests do we actually have in Ukraine? As with other warlike stances by elected officials, further thought and consideration for long term consequences should be considered. Look at past decisions concerning U.S. intervention abroad, most of them disasters.
Prairie Ridge holds drop-in center winter sock drive
Submitted Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is asking community members to help provide socks to those in need in North Iowa. Prairie Ridge Drop-In Center’s Winter Sock Drive will collect socks to be distributed to people in transition at the new downtown Drop-In Center as well as area homeless shelters. Please consider donating new socks for children and adults now through Feb. 18, all sizes are needed.
LOEBSACK: Liz Mathis will better represent the 2nd District
Iowans respect leaders who understand their struggles, advocate for a better Iowa, and stand up for what’s right and fair. That is exactly the type of leader Liz Mathis has been, as a journalist, a nonprofit leader and a legislator.
What's next for the Iowa GOP?: LETTER
Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann (center) hosts an interview-style chat with Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Florida senator Marco Rubio at a private event in Mason City in August 2021. Lisa Grouette Is the Iowa GOP planning to have book burning events or witch trials? Jim Farghum, Mason City Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy.
U.S. Abortion laws are immoral: LETTER
One of the basic and most important beliefs of a Christian is that human life begins at conception. One doesn’t need to be a Christian to recognize that as well, as science has caught up with our faith and it’s well recognized that human life begins at conception as Christians know or very soon after as science has proven. When Roe v. Wade was passed in 1973 pro-abortion advocates claimed the human fetus was a clump of cells until 20 or more weeks into the pregnancy.
Brett Heimbuch joins Jane Fischer and Associates
Brett Heimbuch has joined the Jane Fischer and Associates’ team as a Realtor Associate and executive assistant for Jane Fischer. Heimbuch is a graduate of North Iowa Area Community College and Buena Vista University with degrees in human services, psychology and criminal justice. Brett Heimbuch Laurie Cook When not working, Brett enjoys her family and friends, volunteering at community events, spending time with her dogs, and exercising.
Upper Iowa University fall semester Dean's List
Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2021 fall semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.
Jack Ramaker named to Missouri State University Dean's List
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Buena Vista University fall semester Dean's List
Buena Vista University recently released its fall semester Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
Alyssa Weidner named to Augustana Dean's List
Augustana University announced that Alyssa Weidner of Mason City has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above.
Summit pipeline is a danger to Iowans: LETTER
The proposed route of the carbon emissions pipeline from Summit Carbon Solutions through Cerro Gordo County. Provided In a "Stories from Satartia" event on Monday, survivors of a carbon pipeline explosion in Mississippi described their near-death experiences and issued a warning to all in the line of a CO2 pipeline: don't let them build it.
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