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Tue, 05/17/2022 - 1:29pm

Congratulations CGD Class of 2022!

Commencement at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School took place on a beautiful, sunny day this past weekend. The event was held on Sunday, May 15 with a good size crowd present at the...

This is the planned map for the first stretch of the Wright County Trails System. It extends from the northeast part of Clarion to Lake Cornelia. People can visit bigbikegive.org on May 24 to participate in the upcoming Wright County Trails fundraiser.

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 1:03pm

Trail from Clarion to Cornelia mapped out

When people move to a new area, one of the amenities they often consider is proximity to walking and biking trails. This is according to Raejean Chapman who is a local realtor but...

Left, Candidate Jim Nelson, Britt. Right, Candidate Mark Thompson, Clarion. Photos provided

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 1:01pm

Candidates for Iowa House District 56 share views

Contested races for the June 7 Primary include the race for the new Iowa House District 56 seat. District 56 includes all of Hancock and Humboldt Counties and 11 townships in Wright County (the...

Nevan Foss hands off the baton to Aidan Harrington during the Cowboys state-qualifying 4x200 meter relay. Photo by Jake Ryder, Mid-America Publishing

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 11:19am

Cowboys track qualify three events at Districts

The Cowboys track team also fought through scorching conditions at Grundy Center, and although they had a few disappointments, there were some impressive personal bests that resulted in state...

Clarissa Hasty leaps a hurdle in the midst of the Cowgirls state-qualifying shuttle hurdle relay at the 2A State Qualifying Meet in Grundy Center on Thursday. Photo by Jake Ryder, Mid-America Publishing

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 11:17am

Cowgirls qualify four events for state track

Last Thursday, the Cowboys and Cowgirls both traveled to Grundy Center for the 2A District State Qualifying track meet. On a day when the heat index was around 100 degrees, the teams saw some...

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Congratulations CGD Class of 2022!

05/17/2022 - 1:29pm
This is the planned map for the first stretch of the Wright County Trails System. It extends from the northeast part of Clarion to Lake Cornelia. People can visit bigbikegive.org on May 24 to participate in the upcoming Wright County Trails fundraiser.

Trail from Clarion to Cornelia mapped out

05/17/2022 - 1:03pm
Left, Candidate Jim Nelson, Britt. Right, Candidate Mark Thompson, Clarion. Photos provided

Candidates for Iowa House District 56 share views

05/17/2022 - 1:01pm
Nevan Foss hands off the baton to Aidan Harrington during the Cowboys state-qualifying 4x200 meter relay. Photo by Jake Ryder, Mid-America Publishing

Cowboys track qualify three events at Districts

05/17/2022 - 11:19am
Clarissa Hasty leaps a hurdle in the midst of the Cowgirls state-qualifying shuttle hurdle relay at the 2A State Qualifying Meet in Grundy Center on Thursday. Photo by Jake Ryder, Mid-America Publishing

Cowgirls qualify four events for state track

05/17/2022 - 11:17am
CGD fifth graders provided a flag-folding demonstration at the 2020 Clarion Veterans Day program. Rosendahl and her students helped put on an outdoor program that year in the midst of a pandemic. This is one of the many noteworthy patriotic accomplishments that various people who recommended Rosendahl for the Legion award pointed to. Photo by Bridget Shileny

‘Above the call of duty’- Rosendahl receives Educator of Year Award

05/10/2022 - 8:21pm
Festival in the Park 2022 is right around the corner. The big event will take place Saturday, June 11 at Gazebo Park with other fun events happening throughout the weekend around town. Photo by Bridget Shileny

Festival in the Park bringing back live stage entertainment

05/10/2022 - 8:19pm
CGD Middle School teacher honored as Golden Apple winner

05/10/2022 - 8:18pm
Nuisance matter for Maasdam properties tabled

05/10/2022 - 7:59pm
Left, Jacob Moore was the top medalist at the boys NCC Tournament on Monday in Fort Dodge, carding a 78. Right, Karina Torres golfed a personal best at an opportune time during Monday’s NCC Tournament. Torres finished in 9th place, just one shot off of All-Conference.

NCC golf round-up, Moore medalist at NCC tournament

05/10/2022 - 12:00pm
It was an exciting finish for CGD at the North Central Conference Championship Girls track meet last Thursday. Separated by fractions of a second, Kennedy Trca (16.92) took first and MaKayla Beisel (16.95) took second. The two tracksters also did well in their other events. Photo courtesy of KLMJ Radio

Trca and Beisel hurdle to first and second at NCC meet

05/10/2022 - 11:55am
Join the KLUB! Kids Klub forming for young baseball and softball fans

05/04/2022 - 7:09am
CGD grad Morgan Middleton jumps to smash the volleyball during a game for her new team, the North Dakota State University Bison. Photo by Zac Lucy, NDSU

CGD grad still ‘killing’ it at North Dakota State

05/04/2022 - 7:07am
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate stopped in Clarion last week to discuss the Safe at Home address confidentiality program and Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking, both initiatives that are run through his office. Photo by Bridget Shileny

Sec of State Pate in Clarion to talk about trafficking, confidentiality programs

05/04/2022 - 7:06am
Students also shared their leadership binders with guests that display what they’ve been learning.

CGD Elementary holds leadership event

05/04/2022 - 7:00am

News

05/17/2022 - 1:29pm

Congratulations CGD Class of 2022!

Commencement at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School took place on a beautiful, sunny day this past weekend. The event was held on Sunday, May 15 with a good size crowd present at the high school gym. 68 graduates were recognized. The...

CGD seniors receive awards and scholarships

Trail from Clarion to Cornelia mapped out

Candidates for Iowa House District 56 share views

Supervisors hold short meeting

CGD Band takes large group to State Contest

Opinion

03/23/2022 - 6:46am

Do not sign pipeline easements

Iowa legislators pulled an eminent domain bill before it got to the floor, but say they will call a special session to protect landowner rights if a large number of easements are not signed. Meanwhile, CO2 pipeline companies are working feverishly...

Iowa leaders should stand with people against pipeline

Timeless Music Mentions: Tiny Tim

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Timeless Music Mentions: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Timeless Music Mentions: Buddy Holly

Sports

Nevan Foss hands off the baton to Aidan Harrington during the Cowboys state-qualifying 4x200 meter relay. Photo by Jake Ryder, Mid-America Publishing

05/17/2022 - 11:19am

Cowboys track qualify three events at Districts

The Cowboys track team also fought through scorching conditions at Grundy Center, and although they had a few disappointments, there were some impressive personal bests that resulted in state qualifications. Junior Nevan Foss automatically...

Cowgirls qualify four events for state track

Two Cowgirl golfers head to next round of regionals

Cowboys golf season ends with struggle at home Sectionals

Cowboys Baseball preview

NCC golf round-up, Moore medalist at NCC tournament

Obituaries

05/17/2022 - 9:29am

A funeral service for Ron Baas, 67, of Algona, was held 10:00 AM Friday, May 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona. The service was be livestreamed on the following link: https://youtu.be/KCWPcPwoRAM, and can be viewed there. Burial took place at...

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