by Amanda Rink, Editor
After more than three decades in Iowa public education, Joseph Nelson, superintendent of the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) Community School District, has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2026.
Nelson, who has led the district for the past six years, shared the news in a letter to the community, expressing gratitude for the students, staff, and community members he has served.
“It has been an honor to serve as your superintendent,” Nelson wrote. “Life has its seasons, and it’s now my time to step back and refocus on new priorities.”
The early announcement, Nelson said, will give the school board and community time to select the district’s next leader.
