by Amanda Rink, Editor
Voters across Wright County will soon head to the polls for the 2025 school and city elections. With contested races in both education and city government, citizens will have their say on the leadership that directly impacts their everyday lives.
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School Board Elections
Belmond-Klemme Community School District
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District #4 Director (Vote for one): Richard C. McDaniel is the sole candidate.
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At-Large Director (Vote for two): A competitive four-way race features Cody Ostendorf, Gary Berkland, John Wacker, and Melissa Arnold.
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District
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Clarion District #1 Director (Vote for two): Carlos Leyva Jr., Alison Marshall, Joseph Corrow, and Megan Ring are all vying for seats.
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Dows District #3 Director (Vote for one): SheRee Wharton
Eagle Grove Community School District
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At-Large Director (Vote for two): Angie Capsel and Aaron Parrott
City Elections
Belmond
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Mayor (2-year term): Frank Beminio and Calista Henry
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Council At-Large (4-year term, vote for three): Taylor D. Depuew, Kevin L. Schultz, and Robyn Hardman are running.
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Council At-Large (2-year term, TFV): Earl Kalkwarf
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Hospital Trustee (4-year term, vote for two): Troy Watne and Terri Havens
Public Measure WB will also appear on the ballot.
Clarion
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Mayor (4-year term): Rod Heiden is running unopposed.
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Council At-Large (4-year term, vote for three): Daniel Hennigar, Nick McOllough, and Dave Flurer are all running for reelection unopposed.
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Council At-Large (2-year term, TFV): Elmarie Nel is also running unopposed.
Dows
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Mayor (2-year term): Larry Klatt is seeking reelection.
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Council At-Large (4-year term, vote for three): Craig E. Russell, Richard Mark Echelberger, Loren Lienemann, and William A. Stuck.
Eagle Grove
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Mayor (2-year term): Michael Boyd is running unopposed.
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Council At-Large (4-year term): Marcus Spangler
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Council Ward 2 (4-year term): Michael Weland
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Council Ward 4 (4-year term): No candidate is currently listed.
Galt
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Mayor (2-year term): Steve Chambers
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Council At-Large (2-year term, vote for five): Joshua A. Weis, Shallon J. Weis, and Jacob A. Weis have filed.
Goldfield
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Mayor (2-year term): Gabriel Fiscus
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Council At-Large (4-year term, vote for three): Marcella Duncalf and Anthony Meinke
Rowan
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Mayor (2-year term): Voters will choose between Lennea L. Groom and Dale Hollman
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Council At-Large (4-year term, vote for three): Virgil Park
Woolstock
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Mayor (2-year term): No candidate has filed.
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Council At-Large (4-year term, vote for three): Scott Myers and Bart Green are seeking election.
