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Iowa’s Ride modified and no longer going through Clarion

Published by editor on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 6:46am

The announcement came last week after months of uncertainty. The organizers of the Iowa’s Ride bike ride took to social media to announce that the ride had been significantly scaled back. So much so, that the event will no longer include Clarion as a night stopover point. Though that is inopportune for Clarion, many are noting that it is an understandable move.

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Local FFA-er honored for ag experience project

Published by editor on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 6:44am

Throughout their FFA careers, members pursue a variety of exciting opportunities. They compete at fairs, attend contests and travel to conventions. They also work towards a big goal: their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Recently, one Clarion-Goldfield-Dows FFA participant earned a significant honor when it came to his SAE. Kaleb King received 1^st Gold for his SAE involving Agriculture Mechanics Repair and Maintenance.

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CGD District tax levy remains about the same

Published by editor on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 6:41am

The budget hearing for the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows School District will take place next week at their regular meeting on Monday, April 12 at 5 p.m. In preparation for the hearing, the budget was published in the Monitor on March 25. School Business Official Anita Frye also gave some highlights regarding the budget.

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Supervisors talk professional building work

Published by editor on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 6:36am

In the COVID update during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Sandy McGrath said the county is at 1,773 positive cases since last March. She said that she has seen county numbers tick up in the last couple of weeks with some new hospitalizations. She cautions people to keep up safe practices. For vaccines, the county has distributed 7,249 doses in all with 2,163 completed series. As of this week, McGrath said that anyone 18 and older is eligible to receive the vaccine.

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Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week in Wright County

Published by editor on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 6:34am

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 12-17. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host activities throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of extension efforts throughout the state.

“The challenges of the past year changed how ISU Extension and Outreach serves Iowans, but not why: We want a strong Iowa. We are here for you now and always,” said Sarah Merrifield, Regional Director.

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Clarion Library celebrates National Library Week

Published by editor on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 6:32am

This week, April 4-10, is National Library Week! The American Library Association says it is a “time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support.” And as we look back on a year that has been remarkable for all people and institutions, including our local library, it is perhaps a good time to reflect on some of the challenges they’ve encountered and how they are welcoming the future.

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A life-long learner and helping-hand for others- Katie Stecher named AAUW Woman of the Year

Published by editor on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:47am

As Women’s History Month wraps up, it is a perfect time to reflect on remarkable women in our area. The Clarion chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) does this every year as they recognize a woman who exemplifies their mission: “to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.” This year, the group made a fantastic choice when they named Katie Stecher as the 2021 Woman of the Year.

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Slight decrease in Clarion city tax levy

Published by editor on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:46am

The Clarion City Council moved to take the final steps and approve the 2021-2022 budget at their March 23 meeting last week.

The approved budget for the upcoming year (which was published previously in the Monitor) sets the city tax rate at $17.75 per $1000 of taxable property value. That is a slight decrease from last year’s rate of $17.90. The levy rate for ag land is about $3.00 per $1000, about the same as last year’s rate.

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Council talks zoning ordinance revisions

Published by editor on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:44am

A Clarion City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, March 23. Though the regular meeting typically would have been the previous week, a special meeting was held instead to coincide with publication requirements for the city’s budget hearing. A public hearing for the budget was held. No comments were made at that time or had been received previously. The budget passed. (See the story elsewhere on our website for city budget highlights).

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Kathy Nelson begins her duties as Goldfield’s City Clerk

Published by editor on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 5:41am

Part 2 of a two-part series.

The position of Goldfield’s City Clerk came open at the end of 2020 and Kathy Nelson jumped at the chance to become its new clerk. “I liked the fact that it was three blocks from my house,” she said. She was previously employed by Team Effort in Clarion and didn’t care for the drive in the winters. Between her clerical and computer duties at Team Effort, she believed she could make a favorable transition.