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Wed, 04/01/2020 - 12:40pm

City of Clarion issues emergency proclamation, with curfew for minors

Information provided by City of Clarion Due to the COVID-19 epidemic there has been many changes in the normal operation of the City of Clarion. Today, April 1st, Mayor Duane Asbe signed an Emergency...

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Carol with her husband John and son Brady after she was implanted with her L-VAD device, before her heart transplant. Photo submitted.

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:53am

Her family and friends call her a “miracle,” Clarion woman celebrates 10-year heart transplant anniversary

In the last few weeks, Carol Brott has been an example to her family and friends. As all of us have tried to cope with staying home to avoid illness, intense handwashing and taking extra precautions...

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Dr. Mike Whitters models a homemade mask that was made for him by Sue Moss. Photo submitted

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:51am

“The masks make us feel like we matter,” Homemade mask-making efforts take off in Wright County

“I can’t go into a hospital room. I can’t take blood. But THIS is something I can do. I know how to do this.” Sue Moss said this recently when asked about participating in a great...

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:47am

Clarion Mayor urges residents to be safe

To say we're all facing some challenges right now is an understatement. The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Travel has been restricted. Events across the U.S. have been...

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:42am

The Red Shed Event Center is a ‘gem’ in our area’s business setting

NOTE: This story was written prior to business closings and restrictions on gatherings. The Red Shed Event Center looks forward to eventually getting back to business as usual and serving their...

TOP HEADLINES

City of Clarion issues emergency proclamation, with curfew for minors

04/01/2020 - 12:40pm
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Carol with her husband John and son Brady after she was implanted with her L-VAD device, before her heart transplant. Photo submitted.

Her family and friends call her a “miracle,” Clarion woman celebrates 10-year heart transplant anniversary

04/01/2020 - 9:53am
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Dr. Mike Whitters models a homemade mask that was made for him by Sue Moss. Photo submitted

“The masks make us feel like we matter,” Homemade mask-making efforts take off in Wright County

04/01/2020 - 9:51am
Clarion Mayor urges residents to be safe

04/01/2020 - 9:47am
The Red Shed Event Center is a ‘gem’ in our area’s business setting

04/01/2020 - 9:42am
CGD tax levy to increase, Board votes to keep paying hourly staff in emergency meeting

04/01/2020 - 9:40am
Bids for courthouse and professional building repairs higher than anticipated

04/01/2020 - 9:37am
You can help Clarion and Wright County by responding to the 2020 Census!

04/01/2020 - 9:34am
Cowgirl & Cowboy student-athletes working to stay in shape

04/01/2020 - 9:22am
Wright County Board of Public Health encourages self-isolation if you've traveled outside of Iowa

03/25/2020 - 10:43am
AAUW 2020 Woman of the Year, Joan Voigts. Photo submitted

Sharing her love of education for 30 years- Voigts named AAUW’s Woman of the Year

03/25/2020 - 10:37am
A small town giving back- Give the Gift of Clarion initiative generates over $7000 in a few days

03/25/2020 - 10:36am
Supervisors approve resolution for small business assistance in Wright County

03/25/2020 - 10:32am
Supervisors hear about road budget and upcoming construction, talk drainage repairs

03/25/2020 - 10:29am
City council holds meeting via teleconference

03/25/2020 - 10:18am

News

04/01/2020 - 12:40pm

City of Clarion issues emergency proclamation, with curfew for minors

Information provided by City of Clarion Due to the COVID-19 epidemic there has been many changes in the normal operation of the City of Clarion. Today, April 1st, Mayor Duane Asbe signed an Emergency Proclamation (#2020-1) with new changes and...

Her family and friends call her a “miracle,” Clarion woman celebrates 10-year heart transplant anniversary

“The masks make us feel like we matter,” Homemade mask-making efforts take off in Wright County

Clarion Mayor urges residents to be safe

The Red Shed Event Center is a ‘gem’ in our area’s business setting

CGD tax levy to increase, Board votes to keep paying hourly staff in emergency meeting

Sports

04/01/2020 - 9:22am

Cowgirl & Cowboy student-athletes working to stay in shape

(Editor’s note-Several other student-athletes were contacted for this story, including golfers, but did not respond) There’s no question that the current COVID-19 pandemic has been a major disruption in the lives of everyone in this state and the...

Former CGD wrestler Portillo won't settle for second best

Middle school basketball wrap-up

Basketball recap: State leads in scoring, rebounding for Cowboys

7th Grade Cowgirl Squads Finish Season with 10 Wins

2019-2020 Middle School Wrestling season recap

Obituaries

04/02/2020 - 1:25pm

Jane Marie (Woltz) Abbott

Jane Marie (Woltz) Abbott, 76, of Clarion passed away March 21, 2020 at her home after a 2 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer. Due to the State of Iowa’s current declaration for limiting attendance at public gatherings, memorial service details are...

Harley David Sevde

Wilson “Louie” E. Lewis

Betty L. (Claude) Klatt

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Reminder April 2, 2020

2020 Bridal Guide

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