Fifteen years ago is when Wright County embarked on establishing a charitable foundation to enhance the lives of county residents. To date, nearly 600 non-profit
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County health officials get candid about COVID-19
Dr. Michael McLoughlin of Iowa Specialty Hospital and new Board of Health Medical Director; Sandy McGrath of Wright County Public Health and local epidemiologist; and
2020 Street Construction Project update and closure
During the week of July 27, 2020, the 2020 Street Construction Project is anticipated to begin. The project will commence with two Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Fareway container redemption
Effective with the expiration of the Iowa Governor’s Emergency Declaration on July 25th, Fareway will not be accepting containers for redemption in its Iowa stores.
Supervisors work on Agribusiness Park matters
In the weekly COVID-19 update from the Emergency Operations Center, Sandy McGrath reported to the Wright County Board of Supervisors that, as of Monday morning,
COVID-19 outbreaks spike in long term care facilities
Governor Kim Reynolds extended the State Public Health Emergency declaration for another 30 day period on Friday, July 24. The extension was expected as Reynolds
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Pulling into the Wright County Fairgrounds on the first full day of this year’s fair presented a strange and unusual scene. No food stands open,
2020 Brushy Creek Honor Flights cancelled amid COVID-19
The effects of COVID-19 have been felt around the world. It has changed the lives of men, women, children, families, sports teams, businesses, and so
El Valle La Tienda Mexicana opens new store in Eagle Grove
El Valle La Tienda Mexicana is not new to Eagle Grove, but they now have a brand new store and they are excited to announce
Governor Reynolds orders schools to hold in-person classes as COVID-19 spikes across the state
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new emergency proclamation on Friday, July 17 declaring that schools must prioritize having in-person classes when the school year begins
