by Amanda Rink, Editor Each year, the livestock barns at the Wright County Fair see hundreds of visitors from all over Iowa. Behind the scenes,
Month: June 2025
Family Fun Rolls In as Scott Amusements Return to the Fairgrounds
by Amanda Rink, Editor When the rides get moving and the smell of funnel cakes fills the air, the Wright County Fair feels officially underway.
Living on Her Own Terms
— A Small Town Young Woman’s Battle with Scleroderma by Amanda Rink, Editor In our community, we often rally around each other for sports, milestones,
Youth Photographers are set to Capture the Wright County Fair
Amanda Rink, Editor As the Wright County Fair kicks off from July 8 to July 13, visitors will not only enjoy the usual fun and
The Brü’s Sand Volleyball Champs
“Full Court Sass” claimed the overall championship title in The Brü’s Sand Volleyball tournament, a Wednesday night league held throughout May and June. The league
He Taught More Than Music: Clarion Mourns the Loss of Mr. Klaver
By Amanda Rink, Editor June 25, 2025 – At CGD Middle School, music became more than notes for one beloved teacher; it was a way
Officers and City Crew Team Up to Save Kitten from Drain
by Amanda Rink, Editor As severe storms swept through Central Iowa late last month, one small rescue in Clarion brought a heartwarming moment from the
Tom Klaver
Tom Klaver of Clarion died June 24, 2025. He was the son of Gary and Jerilynn Klaver, born April 12, 1971, in Wheat Ridge Colorado
Precious Paws Carries On a Legacy of Care
by Amanda Rink, Editor A familiar face in Wright County’s animal care community is opening a new chapter in an even more familiar location. Mariah
BelieveFit with Austin Walton Marks One Year of Building Health

When Austin Walton launched BelieveFit last year, he was building something that had been missing not only in his own life but for a lot