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Clarion Goldfield Dows Middle School Tri 1 Honor Roll 2020/2021

Published by editor on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:57am

 

Mr. Haberman, Clarion Goldfield Dows Middle School Principal, is proud to recognize the following students who attained the honor roll for Tri 1 of the 2020/2021 school year. Congratulations on a job well done.  Students on the A Honor Roll have maintained a grade point average of 3.67 or higher.  Students on the B Honor Roll have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.66. 

8th grade A Honor Roll:  Madeline Askvig, MaKayla Beisel, Jordyce Duncalf, Elliot Ennis, Logan Frantz, Jorja Fulk,

Wright County Farm Bureau honored for excellence

Published by editor on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:50am

 The Wright County Farm Bureau has been designated a 2020 Outstanding County Farm Bureau by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF).

This award is given to Farm Bureaus that participate in year-round activities focused on sharing the story of today’s agriculture, communicating with elected officials to highlight the importance of rural issues and supporting local communities in times of need.

COVID-19 vaccines delivered in time for Christmas

Published by editor on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:48am

Thousands of Iowa's healthcare workers received an early Christmas gift last week as the first wave of COVID-19 vaccine was distributed across the state.

     On Friday, December 18, the Moderna vaccine received emergency approval from the FDA, jumpstarting the state's efforts to roll out inoculations. By Tuesday of the next week, 8,400 healthcare workers had already been vaccinated.

Wright County Public Health allocates first round of COVID vaccine

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 11:35am

Sandy McGrath of Wright County Public Health announced early this morning that they have allocated the first round of the COVID vaccine to Iowa Specialty Hospital for their front line workers.

McGrath stated, “I intend to allocate doses until their staff is fully vaccinated.”

McGrath, realizing that there is some hesitance about the safety of the shot amongst the public, was among the very first people in Wright County to take the shot Wednesday morning, Dec. 23. She did so in hopes to reaffirm to the public that this vaccine is absolutely safe and gotten by residents.

Gold-Eagle donates to Holmes Christmas Club

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:55am

 

High School Virtual Concert rings with joy!

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:53am

With the CGD High School band playing “And All The Bells Shall Ring!,” the jazz band performing “Jingle Bell Rock,” and the concert choir singing “Carol of the Bells,” beautiful holiday music was RINGING out during the high school’s virtual concert two weeks ago even though people had to tune-in online. Because of gathering restrictions and under advice from Wright County Public Health, the public was not able to attend the concerts in person. As a result, the school live-streamed the concert. David Ackerman, 6-12 Vocal Music Instructor, reported that almost 400 people streamed the event.

Daybreak Foods moving towards acquiring Clarion Spec Building

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:51am

At the Clarion City Council Meeting held Tuesday, December 16, Todd Foss with Prairie Energy introduced Mike Meissen, Vice President of the Iowa Area Development Group (IADG), to the council. According to their website, IADG provides business support on behalf of nearly 250 Iowa electric and telecommunications utilities. Confidential services include available site and building identification, and financial incentives. This group has been working on the Clarion Spec Building acquisition which is now moving forward rapidly.

Board hears about vaccine

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:46am

Sandy McGrath with Public Health gave the weekly COVID update at the Monday Wright County Supervisors meeting. The county was at 1,466 cases as of Monday. McGrath sees the numbers leveling off rather than trending up, though she is still concerned about the holidays. She encourages people to quarantine before and after gathering with people outside your household.

Local ceramics artist just getting started- Mikayla Hennigar has a passion for art

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:45am

In Clarion, the name Hennigar is synonymous with a number of small businesses. People are probably familiar with the Hennigar construction and excavating business or the towing business. But one endeavor that may still be flying under the radar for many locals are the beautiful handmade ceramics that one Hennigar is creating.

The gift of helping others- CGD teacher and many helpers initiate Gift of Giving

Published by editor on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 7:42am

In recent months, the coronavirus  has struck everyone pretty hard, with loss of jobs, quarantining, and worries about contracting COVID. While all that was happening, Erica Lindaman, a teacher at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary, knew Christmas was around the corner and that there were families in need in the area. She and many other good-hearted people in the community decided to take action.

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