by Amanda Rink, Editor “Wright County at Work” is a bimonthly series highlighting and reviewing the businesses and people who keep our communities running. From
Category: Local News
Clarion City Council Discusses Funding for New Fire Station and Appoints New Member
by Amanda Rink, Editor August 19, 2025 – The Clarion City Council met Tuesday night to discuss a new fire station, police shortages, and appointed
CGD Board Discusses K-8 Principal Model, Behavior Committee, and Feedback Plan
by Amanda Rink, Editor The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the district office. There was no Education
CGD Board Tables Donovan Group Cost Agreement and Sets Legislative Priorities
by Amanda Rink, Editor August 14 – The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School Board met last week at the district office, with legislative priorities, policy review, and several
Local Firefighter Takes on Towering Challenge
by Amanda Rink, Editor The Clarion Volunteer Fire Department recently made its annual visit to Gold Eagle Cooperative, located just north of town. As part
Simmons to recite “Revelation” at Clarion’s Church of Christ
by Karen Weld, The Wright County Monitor Contributing Writer  Memorizing all 22 chapters of a book is no small feat, especially when that book
Highway 3 Corridor Gears Up for 15th Annual 3-County Yard Sale
Deadline to list sales is August 14 Edward Lynn Bargain hunters and treasure seekers from across Iowa are preparing for one of the state’s largest
Supervisors Approve Seismic Survey Agreement With Added Protections
by Amanda Rink, Editor August 7, 2025 – After weeks of discussion and multiple rounds of negotiations, the Wright County Board of Supervisors approved an
National Night Out Builds Community Ties
by Amanda Rink, Editor On Tuesday evening, August 5, the Wright County Fairgrounds in Eagle Grove was full of people for the yearly “National Night
Clarion 911 Dispatcher Navigates Life After Cancer Diagnosis
by Amanda Rink, Editor Ashley Reiter has always been a soothing voice in the chaos. As a 911 dispatcher, she has spent years answering emergency