Some local students at the Eagle Grove Elementary School are making some new friends from far away – all the way from France, in fact,
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DJ Bingo a Big Hit!
The Mama Cats teamed up with the school fundraiser committee to host a fun night of family friendly DJ Bingo, and it was a big
Easter Bunny’s Helpers Hop To It
Ol’ Peter Rabbit got a helping hand from some volunteers on St. Patrick’s Day, stuffing eggs with goodies for the community Easter Egg Hunt, with
Local Teen is County’s First Female Eagle Scout
Eagle Grove boasts the first Boy Scout Troop west of the Mississippi, and after the organization opened to female scouts, the first girl’s troop in
Bridge Replacement Begun in Woolstock
Wright County began work to replace Bridge #211 on County Road 70 (330th St.) in Woolstock on Monday. By press time, demolition of the guardrail
UDMO is Preparing for Spring Planting!
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. is preparing for spring planting through our Annual Garden Program. This program offers seeds, plants, garden tools to eligible individuals
Supervisors Discuss Bridge Repair, New Ammonia Plant
Talus Renewables, a green ammonia facility, will build a plant west of Prestage in southwestern Wright County. The application for a zoning change was approved
Pipeline Setback Meeting Planned
The Wright County Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting next month to possibly approve new setbacks for pipelines carrying hazardous materials. The commission’s March
‘How Sweet it Is’ – County Fair Events Announced
EAGLE GROVE, IA – The Wright County Fair Board is excited to announce the grandstand lineup for the 2024 Wright County Fair (Eagle Grove, Iowa),
Pipeline zoning petition delivered to Supervisors
A petition calling for zoning setbacks in rural areas was presented to the Wright County Board of Supervisors March 11. Over 100 county residents, including
