After a bit of a baby-induced hiatus, I’m happy to jump back in the saddle and get back to talking movies. There is perhaps
Day: January 12, 2022
Clarion farmer named “Conservation Champion” in Iowa Soybean Association environmental program
Bill Drury, a soybean farmer from Clarion, has been recognized by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) through a new conservation initiative, “Iowa’s Front Forty,” which
New County Youth Coordinator at Wright County Extension
Though she may not be an Iowa native, Krystal Schnabel is not new to youth programs, especially 4-H. She brings her rich 4-H past to
CGD Board hears about elementary, Plus COVID update
At the monthly meeting of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Board of Education, Elementary Principal Tricia Rosendahl presented her education report. She spoke about the social and emotional
Open letter from CGD Superintendent Joseph Nelson
Dear CGD Community, I never learned the Greek Alphabet. I never thought I would have the need. And yet, over the last few months, I
Council holds organizational meeting, talks parking
At the first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 4, the Clarion City Council looked like a small group. New mayor Rod Heiden was
Multiple catalytic converter thefts reported in Clarion
In the last few weeks, there have been two reports of catalytic converters being stolen around Clarion off
175 new COVID cases since last week
At the Wright County Supervisors meeting on Monday, County Public Health Director Sandy McGrath noted that the county saw 175 new COVID cases in the
Pay increases recommended for county employees
The Wright County Compensation Commission has recommended large pay increases for elected county officials starting July 1, 2022. The recommendations will be acted upon by
USDA offers disaster assistance to farmers and livestock producers in Iowa impacted by recent tornadoes
Iowa agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes and severe storms that occurred in early December 2021. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)