Even as residents of Wright County breathed a sigh of relief three weeks ago after escaping direct impacts of the now infamous “derecho,” some in
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Wright County Board of Health votes to decertify nursing side of Public Health
According to Mickey Cooper, Chairman of the Wright County Board of Health, a decision was made at their August meeting to decertify the in-home nursing
GoServ helps with derecho clean up
When disaster strikes, whether near or far, Iowans repeatedly answer the call for help. When 100+ mph winds from the Midwest derecho hit parts of
Senator Ernst makes stop at Prestage Foods
On Monday, Aug. 31, Senator Joni Ernst made a stop in Wright County as part of her 99 County Tour for 2020. The visit to
PETA issues complaint with county attorney against Prestage Foods
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has asked the Wright County attorney, Eric Simonson, to review a report they obtained from the U.S.
Supervisors look at bids for drainage district repairs
The Wright County Board of Supervisors held the bid letting for work on drainage ditch 107. This is an open ditch a few miles south
ISH is looking forward to patients coming back for in-person appointments
In March, when the world changed due to COVID-19, healthcare of course did as well. At hospitals and clinics, including our local Iowa Specialty Hospitals
Twiins Shoppe restaurant expanding in Clarion
If you’re walking or driving down Main Street in Clarion, you may catch a whiff of something delicious. It could be freshly baked cinnamon rolls
The new face of education
There was a lot of excitement in the air on Monday morning, Aug. 24, as kids and parents headed out the door, ready to take
COVID-19 Data Update Decreases Wright County’s 14-day Positivity Rate
This week, the State of Iowa addressed a COVID-19 data reporting issue and implemented a change to resolve it, resulting in a decrease in the
