By Edward Lynn Mid-America Publishing CLARION — A new regional forum series aimed at fostering community dialogue on key issues will launch April 21 at
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Clarion among communities awarded $8 million to support rural Iowa water and safety upgrades
by Cami Koons Iowa Capital Dispatch Rural Iowa communities have received more than $8 million in grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa AG accuses some small refineries of ‘manipulating’ renewable fuel exemptions
by Cami Koons, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to federal regulators Thursday urging an investigation into refineries that receive exemptions for renewable
Iowa AG accuses some small refineries of ‘manipulating’ renewable fuel exemptions
by Cami Koons, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to federal regulators Thursday urging an investigation into refineries that receive exemptions for renewable
Clarion Wastewater Bypass Draws State Attention; City Says Action Prevented Property Damage
by Amanda Rink, Editor According to a letter sent to Clarion city officials in August from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the city’s
Wright County Prepares for 2025 Local Elections
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
City Leaders Consider Next Steps for Fire Station Project
by Amanda Rink, Editor  September 2, 2025 – The Clarion City Council met in regular session last Tuesday, with Mayor Rod Heiden leading the meeting.
CGD Superintendent Joseph Nelson Announces Retirement
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
Motorist Reports Scary Highway Encounter
by Amanda Rink, Editor A local motorist experienced a frightening traffic incident on Monday, September 1, while driving south on Highway 69 with their children,
Sand Brings Reform Message to Clarion Town Hall
by Amanda Rink, Editor September 2, 2025 – The folding chairs filled quickly at the Clarion Public Library on Tuesday morning as Iowa State Auditor