By Edward Lynn Editor The Humane Society of Wright County received a $500 donation raised by employees of the Wright County Courthouse during their annual
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Clarion among communities awarded $8 million to support rural Iowa water and safety upgrades
by Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch Rural Iowa communities have received more than $8 million in grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Santa & Mrs. Clause Pop In for Pop Up Food Pantry
DOWS, Iowa — Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special stop in Dows this weekend, visiting a pop-up food pantry hosted at the Dows American
100 Women Who Care continue to help local residents in challenging times
By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The Eagle Grove chapter of 100 Women Who Care continued its mission of supporting local families with
Lorenzen, Limerick recognized for service, Lorezen appointed to Utility Board
By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The Eagle Grove City Council on Monday, Dec. 15, marked the end of council service for Kelly
Why you can’t afford NOT to subscribe to your local newspaper
By Edward Lynn Editor When a local newspaper shuts down, the community pays a steep price. It shows up in taxpayer costs, weaker oversight of
OPINION | When Context Is Missing, Justice Is at Risk
By Edward Lynn Editor The criminal charge filed against Eagle Grove Police officer Mark Hennigar, who had been serving as acting Chief of Police since
When local papers die, corruption and political division rise
By Edward Lynn Editor The disappearance of local newspapers is tied not only to less information, but to changes in how communities govern themselves and
Reading list: what happens when local newspapers die?
By Edward Lynn Editor Please don’t take my word for it when I tell you that it’s really bad (REALLY bad) for a town to
Eagle Grove Officer Accused of Urging Violence During Domestic Call
by Amanda Rink Mid-America Publishing A police officer on the Eagle Grove Police Department is facing a Class D felony charge of Solicitation to Commit
