Wright County will be replacing a bridge on C-70 (330th St) starting on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 beginning at 8:00 am. The road closure will
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Clarion Doctor Sanctioned for Handling of Chronic Pain Treatment
Amanda Rink, Editor The Iowa Board of Medicine has sanctioned Dr. Jon Ahrendsen, a family practice physician at Iowa Speciality Clinic in Clarion, for alleged
Overnight Parking Permits Now Available
The Clarion Police Department is issuing 2025 parking permits for vehicles parked overnight in city-owned lots. To avoid fines, ensure your permit is up to
CGD High School Celebrates Winterfest!
2025 Winterfest Court Front row left to right: Madeline Askvig, Abigail Samson, Kennedy Jackson, Elliot Ennis, MaKayla Beisel. Back row left to right: Coleton Johnson,
Supervisors Review Employee Benefits, Nonprofit Funding, and County Updates
by Amanda Rink, Editor The Wright County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning, to address an agenda covering employee health insurance plans, financial requests, and
Wright County Humane Society’s Latest Efforts
Amanda Rink, Editor The Humane Society of Wright County continues to make progress in its mission to care for animals and connect them with loving
Where Are the Daycares?
Raising Kids in a Desert By Amanda Rink, Editor As Clarion grows with new families and development, one challenge looms: a lack of childcare. This
Report Links Rising Iowa Cancer Rates to Manure Spills
Iowa is the only state in America with rising cancer rates; watchdog blasts DNR, call for ‘Clean Water for Iowa Act’ by Edward Lynn, MidAmerica
Supervisors Consider Oversight Surrounding Drainage Work
by Amanda Rink, Editor The Wright County Supervisors met Monday morning as drainage trustees and in their role as County Supervisors. From discussing unexpected costs
JV Boys Suffer Defeat in First Game of 2025
After a long break, boys junior varsity hoopers from Clarion-Goldfield-Dows were on the road in Humboldt on Friday night. They led briefly in the 1st