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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:44am

Pipeline permit hearing will be held during harvest

The initial weeks of a permit hearing for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline will take place during this fall’s harvest, despite the objections of farmers who want to attend. “...

The Nels with this year's awards and plaques of recognition. (Screenshots, Facebook)

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 1:40pm

Clarion Locker Takes Championships

It's a long way from Clarion to Ames, but Elmarie and Manie Nel are used to going the distance to achieve their dreams. Compared to coming to Iowa from South Africa to pursue the American Dream,...

Left to right: MaKayla Beisel, Maddy Hennigar, Donna Martinez, and Lauren Hansch. (Screenshot, Facebook)

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:37am

Beisel, Hennigar headed to State for Speech

The CGD Speech Program had a strong showing at the District Speech competition in Clear Lake. Competing in the Poetry competition, Mady Hennigar scored a 1, and Lauren Hansch scored a 2. Competing...

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:32am

Supervisors Hold Land Lease Drawing, Hear About Raise Grant Prospects, Trails and EMS

This week's Supervisor's meeting went pretty much as planned, staying close to the agenda. starting with general business, approving the tentative agenda and the minutes of the last meeting, and...

Corn LP produces enough corn meal byproduct, suitable for animal feed, to fill more than a dozen railcars every day. (File photo by Edward Lynn.)

Wed, 02/15/2023 - 10:49am

Feenstra introduces bills to advance biofuels research and 'Pump the Brakes' on Electric Vehicle transition

GOLDFIELD, IOWA – On Tuesday, Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced three pieces of legislation during a stop at Corn LP in Goldfield, as part of his 36 County Tour. Feenstra first...

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Pipeline permit hearing will be held during harvest

03/22/2023 - 11:44am
The Nels with this year's awards and plaques of recognition. (Screenshots, Facebook)

Clarion Locker Takes Championships

03/08/2023 - 1:40pm
Left to right: MaKayla Beisel, Maddy Hennigar, Donna Martinez, and Lauren Hansch. (Screenshot, Facebook)

Beisel, Hennigar headed to State for Speech

03/02/2023 - 9:37am
Supervisors Hold Land Lease Drawing, Hear About Raise Grant Prospects, Trails and EMS

03/02/2023 - 9:32am
Corn LP produces enough corn meal byproduct, suitable for animal feed, to fill more than a dozen railcars every day. (File photo by Edward Lynn.)

Feenstra introduces bills to advance biofuels research and 'Pump the Brakes' on Electric Vehicle transition

02/15/2023 - 10:49am
Larry Frakes is pictured with his family at the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Awards Banquet where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player. From left: Aiden Kjergaard (grandson), Megan Kjergaard (daughter), Kyle Kjergaard (son-in-law), Kye Kjergaard (grandson), Larry Frakes, Kamryn Kjergaard (granddaughter), Connie Frakes (Wife), Roy Frakes (brother). All are from Audubon except Roy Frakes who is from Tama.

Clarion Grad Inducted Into Coaches Hall of Fame

02/08/2023 - 8:58am
Over a century of back issues of the Wright County Monitor were preserved, shown here temporarily stacked in the break room at the Eagle Grove Eagle office. (Photo by Edward Lynn.)

Wright County Monitor to relocate office, continue to publish

02/01/2023 - 11:08am
Superintendent Joe Nelson discusses the new gym project and its potential with the board, near the end of the January school board meeting. (Screenshot, Clargold.org.)

School Board expresses concern over Governor's controversial plans and much more

01/25/2023 - 9:47am
Duane Asbe of the Wright County Charitable Foundation, and former Clarion Mayor, explains the positive impact the Foundation has had on the county to the county Board of Supervisors – as seen in the county's new video feed of the Supervisor's meetings. (Screenshot, Youtube.)

Supervisors receive fiscal reports, hear about Charitable Foundation's positive impact

01/25/2023 - 9:44am
The COVID pandemic cost one in four Iowa tourism jobs, but Iowa rebounded quickly. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, Iowa's leisure and hospitality sector had completely rebounded by October 2022. (Screenshot, fred.stlouisfed.org/series/IALEIH.)

Tourism report shows strong growth in 2021

01/25/2023 - 9:40am
Carla and Bill Kem are flanked by the teams at the January 6th basketball game, as the crowd stood in their honor. (Screenshot, CGD HS on Facebook)

Clarion bids a fond farewell to the Kems

01/18/2023 - 1:09pm
A view from the Iowa Central campus in the fall. (Screenshot, @IowaCentral on Twitter.)

39 CGD Alumns Named to Iowa Central Honors List

01/18/2023 - 1:07pm
USDA graphics, public domain.

Ag Prices report shows fluctuating prices

01/11/2023 - 2:16pm
Pictured is Wyatt Bradley Ingebritson, who was the first baby born at Iowa Specialty Hospital for 2023. Submitted photo.

Iowa Specialty Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023

01/11/2023 - 2:10pm
Pictured is Boe Baylor Babcock, 600th baby born at Iowa Specialty Hospital for 2022. Photo provided.

Iowa Specialty Hospital delivers 600th baby of the year

01/04/2023 - 12:54pm

News

03/22/2023 - 11:44am

Pipeline permit hearing will be held during harvest

The initial weeks of a permit hearing for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline will take place during this fall’s harvest, despite the objections of farmers who want to attend. “These are the days and times,” said Geri Huser,...

Clarion Locker Takes Championships

Beisel, Hennigar headed to State for Speech

Supervisors Hold Land Lease Drawing, Hear About Raise Grant Prospects, Trails and EMS

Feenstra introduces bills to advance biofuels research and 'Pump the Brakes' on Electric Vehicle transition

Clarion Grad Inducted Into Coaches Hall of Fame

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

Mid-America at the Movies: Enter our Oscar ballot contest!

Timeless Music Mentions: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Timeless Music Mentions: Buddy Holly

Sports

11/18/2022 - 11:04am

'Slam the Stigma' event planned for CGD vs Eagles Basketball games

November 28th. Just four days after Thanksgiving, and three after the hectic rush of Black Friday shopping, with less than a month to go until Christmas, and just over a month until New Years. It's a hectic time and that means a stressful time for...

Woodland Dreams Do Come True!

Softball team struggles in early games, big win on Memorial Day

Baseball round-up

Cowgirls Softball preview

Cowboys baseball starts the season with a 2-2 week

Obituaries

03/27/2023 - 3:20pm

Bob Brinton, 76, of Ames and formerly of Clarion, IA, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Bickford Assisted Living in Ames. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave, Ames...

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