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Matthew Johnson

Wed, 01/19/2022 - 8:50am

UPDATE: All charges against animal activist dismissed on Wednesday

Update on the Monitor’s front page story this week. This story has developed since the paper went to press. Wednesday afternoon update: in a hearing held Wednesday afternoon, all charges against...

Linda Rosenbaum of Clarion is serious about her crocheting hobby. She has made many blankets for fundraisers, family and as gift requests. Pictured, she works with several skeins of yarn at once to create elaborate designs. Photo provided

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:43pm

A cozy hobby turned into something bigger

On evenings and weekends, Linda Rosenbaum of Clarion can often be found cuddled under a blanket. Interestingly, this is not because she’s relaxing with a good book or her favorite show...

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:38pm

Snowplow operations on Wright County granular roads explained

Wright County Road Superintendent, Nathan McVey, explains the process for removing snow from the county’s granular routes after a snow event Day one (After the initial snow event)- Our goal for Day 1...

Chris Boshart, General Manager/CEO, CORN, LP

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:33pm

OPINION: Local ethanol plant GM speaks about pipeline

Editor’s note: This was an unsolicited letter that the Wright County Monitor received, and in the interest of airing out both sides of the pipeline debate, we wanted to run it in its entirety. ...

Tue, 01/18/2022 - 9:23pm

157 more COVID cases, supervisors hear about possible land purchase

In her weekly update, Sandy McGrath noted that there were 157 new COVID cases reported in the county in the last week. This is slightly down from 175 the previous week. McGrath said, “I hope we hit...

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Matthew Johnson

UPDATE: All charges against animal activist dismissed on Wednesday

01/19/2022 - 8:50am
Linda Rosenbaum of Clarion is serious about her crocheting hobby. She has made many blankets for fundraisers, family and as gift requests. Pictured, she works with several skeins of yarn at once to create elaborate designs. Photo provided

A cozy hobby turned into something bigger

01/18/2022 - 9:43pm
Snowplow operations on Wright County granular roads explained

01/18/2022 - 9:38pm
Chris Boshart, General Manager/CEO, CORN, LP

OPINION: Local ethanol plant GM speaks about pipeline

01/18/2022 - 9:33pm
157 more COVID cases, supervisors hear about possible land purchase

01/18/2022 - 9:23pm
Wright County farmer Bill Drury stands in his soybean field. Drury was recently recognized by the Iowa Soybean Association for being at the forefront of sustainable soil and water management practices. Photo provided

Clarion farmer named “Conservation Champion” in Iowa Soybean Association environmental program

01/12/2022 - 7:26am
New Wright County Youth Coordinator Krystal Schnabel is pictured with her husband Matt and their three children. Schnabel just started her position with Wright County Extension and will be in charge of 4-H and other youth programming in the county. Photo provided

New County Youth Coordinator at Wright County Extension

01/12/2022 - 7:24am
Open letter from CGD Superintendent Joseph Nelson

01/12/2022 - 7:21am
Council holds organizational meeting, talks parking

01/12/2022 - 7:06am
Multiple catalytic converter thefts reported in Clarion

01/12/2022 - 7:04am
175 new COVID cases since last week

01/12/2022 - 7:02am
Sara Middleton, representing the Wright County Trail Committee, received a grant of $2500 for Surveying of Land to Connect the City of Clarion to Lake Cornelia

Wright County Charitable Foundation conducts fall granting ceremony

01/05/2022 - 9:19am
Darren Johnson (right) and Chad Chapman are Member Services Advisors for Prairie Energy Cooperative. Their task is to make people more aware of their energy usage and find ways to save energy and money on their bills monthly. At a meeting the first part of December at the county extension office, they did that, using ‘101 Easy Ways to Save Energy’ and would make booklets available to anyone upon request. The phone number at their office is 515-532-2805.

Prairie Energy duo give tips to save $ on energy bills

01/05/2022 - 9:16am
2021 Year in Review

01/05/2022 - 9:12am
Outgoing Clarion Mayor Duane Asbe conducted his last city council meeting last week. This wraps up 27 years of service to the city, from Asbe’s time as city treasurer, to becoming a councilmember and finally mayor four years ago. Photo by Bridget Shileny

Clarion Mayor Asbe leads his final council meeting

12/29/2021 - 9:13pm

News

Matthew Johnson

01/19/2022 - 8:50am

UPDATE: All charges against animal activist dismissed on Wednesday

Update on the Monitor’s front page story this week. This story has developed since the paper went to press. Wednesday afternoon update: in a hearing held Wednesday afternoon, all charges against Matthew Johnson were formally dropped...

A cozy hobby turned into something bigger

Snowplow operations on Wright County granular roads explained

OPINION: Local ethanol plant GM speaks about pipeline

157 more COVID cases, supervisors hear about possible land purchase

Wright County Extension engaged in Farm & Ranch Wellness Initiative

Opinion

01/18/2022 - 2:55pm

Timeless Music Mentions: Dion DiMucci

Though pretty much all of it was released before I was born, I am a lover and listener of music from the 50s-early 2000s. Classic rock is definitely my favorite, though I listen to anything. As an aspiring and passionate screenwriter, I love...

Mid-America at the Movies: Oscar-bait is upon us!

So much to do, so much to see

Eternal struggle

Mid-America at the Movies: Halloween and Horror Extravaganza! Part 1 By Bridget Shileny and Mid-America Publishing Employees

Mid-America at the Movies: Are you ready for some football…movies!

Sports

Photos by Dave Walker

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01/17/2022 - 5:02pm

Wright pool league standings

Cowboys go 2-1 at West Marshall Duals

Cowboys defeat Pocahontas, experience first loss this season to heavy Humboldt

CGD Cowgirls confront struggling week against Warhawks, Indians, and Wildcats

Wright pool league standings

Cowgirls concede fifth consecutive loss this season

Obituaries

01/14/2022 - 9:19am

Doris Elaine Skrovig, 95, of Dows, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. A private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at the Fairview Cemetery in Dows.

Shirley Southard

Fern Spellmeyer

Jean Burt

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