Eagle Grove’s School District is the first in the county to fully establish teams By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE — In a school emergency,
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Reynolds’ waiver to restrict SNAP eligible foods approved by USDA
By Cami Koons The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ waiver to exclude foods like candy and soft drinks from the Supplemental Nutrition
Eagle Grove Scout Recognized with Highest National Conservation Award
By Edward Lynn Editor CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — At just 14 years old, Andrew Vaughn has already achieved more than most Scouts dream of in
Iowa Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment on Remote Testimony
By: Robin Opsahl The Iowa Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to start the process of amending the state constitution to allow child victims to testify
Bird flu detected in Buena Vista County commercial pullet flock
By: Cami Koons A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a commercial pullet flock in Buena Vista County Friday, according to the Iowa
Funnel Week 2025: What Bills Are Alive, Dead at Iowa Statehouse After First Deadline
by Robin Opsahl, The bills that survived the first major deadline of Iowa’s 2025 legislative session show that Republicans have moved forward with a number
Iowa House Bill Would Limit Snap Food Eligibility
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 26, 2025 An Iowa bill promises to fund the Double Up Food Bucks program, but only if the
2025 Cancer in Iowa report shines spotlight on cancer survivors and their needs
By: Brooklyn Draisey Des Moines resident Katie McKenzie told media and medical experts Tuesday that when living with a blood cancer with no cure, there
Two Wright County students earn top honors at the University of Iowa
IOWA CITY, IA — More than 7,900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2023 fall semester.
Supervisors Award FY 2023 Fuel Bids, Contemplate Cybersecurity
At the Monday morning meeting of the Wright County Board of Supervisors, Wright County Engineer Adam Clemons presented Fiscal Year 2023 Fuel Bids for consideration,
