City and School Board Seats Open
By Amanda Rink
Mid-America Publishing
As the 2025 election season approaches, Wright County residents will have the opportunity to shape their local communities by voting for a variety of city and school leadership positions. While there are no open seats at the county level this year, several key roles are up for grabs in cities and school districts across the county.
School Board Openings
School board elections are crucial for shaping the future of education in our communities. This year, all of the districts in Wright County have open seats. School board members help set district policies, approve budgets, and ensure schools are serving students effectively.
Belmond-Klemme School District
- Director District #4
- Director District At Large
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) School District
- Director District #2
- Director District #3
Eagle Grove School District
- Director District At Large
City Government Seats
City elections offer a chance to choose local leaders who make choices that impact our everyday lives, like city spending, parks, public safety, and town projects. Here are the seats open in Wright County towns:
- Belmond: Mayor, 3 City Council Members, 2 Hospital Trustees, 1 Park Board Member
- Clarion: Mayor, 3 City Council Members
- Dows: Mayor, 3 City Council Members
- Eagle Grove: Mayor, Council Member At Large, Council Member Ward #2, Council Member Ward #4
- Galt: Mayor, 5 City Council Members
- Goldfield: Mayor, 3 City Council Members
- Rowan: Mayor, 3 City Council Members
- Woolstock: Mayor, 3 City Council Members
How to Run
If you’re considering running for one of these positions, the process is pretty straightforward, but you will need to act within the official filing period. Nomination papers can be submitted starting August 25, 2025, but must be turned in by Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 5:00 P.M.
Candidates must meet basic requirements, such as being a registered voter in the district or city they wish to represent or being located within the districting maps.
More details and nomination forms are available on the Iowa Secretary of State’s city/school election page: sos.iowa.gov/voters/schools-and-cities
This election season is a great time to get involved and make a difference in your community!
