Wright County Fair Queen Paige German has wanted to put on a crown most of her life. “The passion of embodying royalty has always been
Month: July 2022
Lemonade Stand is popular attraction at Wright County Fair
The Wright County Fair is rich with traditions, but when it comes to beverages the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce Lemonade Stand is arguably the
Eagle Grove Softball announces Team Awards, Letter Winners, All Conference Players & Records
The 2022 Eagles Softball Team had a great year, finishing in 4th place in the conference with a 10-6 record, and an overall record of
Storms don’t stop truckers or rockers!
‘Even a soggy show must go on’ seemed to be the unspoken mantra at the 6th annual Pride in the Heartland Truck Show this past
Iowa hires new medical director amid department merger
The state of Iowa is filling the long-vacant position of medical director as it works to merge its public health and human services departments. Dr.
If Grandma can Zoom, the government can, too
In my day job, I wear the hat of the executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council. This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has been
Hometown Cookin’ Favorites: Calico Beans and Rhubarb Dessert
Summer time calls for different types of dishes. For example, I think soups are for winter and cold weather. Calico beans works well for a
The Idyllic Life: A Late-Blooming Artist’s Journey
I’ve been different all my life. At every phase, ever since I can remember, I’ve been described as a “free spirit,” or something similar. I’ve
Age of the Geek: You can go home again
And with that, Comic-Con is over. It’s been four long years since I last roamed the halls of the San Diego Convention Center. I’ve been
Supervisors Approve Trails Committee Changes, Secondary Road Projects
The Wright County Board of Supervisors met on Monday with all three members present. The minutes included information about a special meeting held July 20
