News

Holmes Christmas Club replaces Freedom Rock Flags

Published by editor on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:52am

The Dows American Legion accepted a donation from Shelly Pohlman, Holmes Christmas Club, just in time for Veterans Day. The donation was used to replace all eight damaged flags at the Wright County Freedom Rock. These flags must be replaced twice a year due to the harsh Iowa summer weather and very high winds.

Council approves four resolutions, talks fluoridation

Published by editor on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:49am

In a short Clarion City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 3, the council approved four resolutions as the only agenda items. Two resolutions pertained to the watermain project, with one being a pay request for Reding Gravel & Excavation Company for $408,539.69. The other one was for a pay change order for the same company in the amount of $11,750. Public Works Director Jon DeVries noted that that project is over 70% complete with it scheduled to be finished by June 1.

Gov. Reynolds advises Iowans to reconsider holiday plans as COVID-19 spread grows

Published by editor on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:47am

The spread of COVID-19 across the state of Iowa continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, reaching new highs in the number of active cases and hospitalizations once again this week.

     Governor Kim Reynolds, holding her first COVID-related news conference in several weeks on Thursday, November 5, stressed the seriousness that the unchecked spread of the virus is having, particularly on the hospital system. According to Reynolds, the month of October began with 393 COVID hospitalizations, which ballooned over the month to 676 hospitalizations by Halloween.

Fraud surrounding COVID-19 is increasing

Published by editor on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 6:38am

As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations.

“There is currently no FDA-approved vaccine for COVID-19 and although there may be treatments for symptoms, there is no ‘cure.’ However, scammers often use fear-based tactics to convince people that a vaccine or cure is now being offered,” said Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol.

Health Practices and Restrictions at Wright County School Athletic Events

Published by editor on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 1:07pm

The Community School Districts of Wright County, State of Iowa

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District 

Belmond-Klemme Community School District

Eagle Grove Community School District

 

WC Board of Health approves new tough emergency measures

Published by editor on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 11:16am

In recognition of the large recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the state of Iowa that has already impacted the ability of our hospital system to care for all patients who require care, the Wright County Board of Health has approved the following new emergency measures:

1)      Masks are required in all public indoor spaces in Wright County. When a mask must be removed for eating, the individual should maintain at least a six foot distance from other individuals (who are not in their group in the case of a restaurant or bar).

Open letter from Dr. Michael McLoughlin on COVID in Wright County

Published by editor on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:50am

 

Three Clarion veterans’ organizations support and salute current and past U.S. military and their families

Published by editor on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:48am

V.F.W., American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary. All three groups have as their main objective to help veterans and military families. Clarion is fortunate to have all three organizations with an active membership doing just that, which include George Foster V.F.W. Post #2612, the American Legion and its Auxiliary Post #246.

 

Dennis Mraz, V.F.W. George Foster Post #2612 Commander

Clarion Veterans Day Program still planned, but will look different

Published by editor on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:44am

 

Despite most area events being canceled, the Clarion Veterans Day Program is still scheduled to take place. The festivities will look quite different from previous years, however.

The program will still take place on November 11, which is a Wednesday this year. It will be held at 10 a.m. as usual. But this year, rather than taking place in the CGD gym, it will be held outside in the high school parking lot east of the gym in Clarion. It will also be a drive-in event, where attendees won’t even have to leave their vehicles.

Two new veterans research resources available at Heartland Museum

Published by editor on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 8:41am

As Veterans Day nears next week, people are reflecting on their lost loved ones who were veterans. Many people often find interest in researching and keeping records on family veterans, especially if they are long gone. To that end, the Heartland Museum in Clarion has a couple of new resources that are available thanks to the efforts of a few special people.

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