By: Piper Hutchinson – May 2, 2024 3:30 pm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s in the midst of a controversy over admitting to killing her dog, was in Baton Rouge to meet with Gov. Jeff Landry’s cabinet Thursday at the Capitol, multiple attendees at the meeting confirmed to the Illuminator. Noem is reportedly still […]
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Q + A with County Supervisor Candidates: District 4
Rick McDaniel, former Police Chief in Belmond and Republican, is running to represent the same area he once policed over. With over 33 years of
Brief Council Meeting Leads to Tour of Clarion’s New Water Processing Facility
The latest Clarion City Council meeting, held on April 23rd, saw a quick meeting that ended in a tour of the new water processing
In the Sky*: May 2024
May will be a month of transition in the sky. The evening planets will be gone, and it will be late summer before any return.
Supervisors Amend Current Budget
The Wright County Board of Supervisors approved amending the current budget after a public hearing on April 29. The amendment was needed because of
A Note to our Readers
Please kindly note that the main staff of The Wright County Monitor works remotely and does not operate an office in Clarion. For direct
Q + A with County Supervisor Candidates: District 3
Dean Kluss, a Republican, is running unopposed to represent District 3 in Wright County. The Clarion native holds a distinguished 20-year career in the
A Focus on Sexual Assault Prevention Month
April 23, 2024 (Wright County) – April observes Sexual Assault Prevention Month. This month aims to raise awareness about sexual violence, promote prevention, and support survivors.
A Focus on Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 23, 2024 (Wright County) April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, is a time dedicated to the well-being of our youngest members of society. In
CGD Music Booster’s Mattress Fundraiser
The CGD Choir Students posed for a photo with a sizeable donation check to benefit the CGD Music Boosters. Music students, 6th – 12th, were