Wright County Independent

06/07/2026

Reminder - we'd love to get photos of the Clarion city-wide garage sales - send them to [email protected] - add some information on who is in the submissions too - Thank you!!

06/05/2026

Clarion Festival kicks off local summer celebrations

Everything from a 5K color run and glow party on Friday, June 12, to a Clarion Dance and Tumbling Performance Saturday, June 13, is available on the schedul

06/04/2026

Another issue hot off the press and chock full of Wright County news and events!
• Eagle Grove welcomes new police chief
• Celebrating Christ Furniture, a cornerstone business in Eagle Grove!
• ISH-Belmond recognized for patient experience
• New transit agreement expands access to hospital rides
• In art: Summer Art series begins; Color Me Creative begins; Statewide recognition for local artist!
• Area sports: Baseball, softball, soccer & golf
• TLC Preschool longtime teacher retires; first graduating class
• 3rd grade Clover Kids recognized (there are photos!)
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06/03/2026

According to unofficial results, county supervisor incumbent Rick Rasmussen held on to his seat in a close race. In key battles of local interest: Zach Lahn (Republican primary for governor); Josh Turek (Democratic primary for U.S. Senate seat); Ashley Hinson (Republican primary for U.S. Senate); and Beau Klaver (Republican primary for the District 55 state representative seat) carried the county. Watch for a story on local voting trends on the Independent website and page later this week.

06/02/2026

Eagle Grove council welcomes new police chief

https://wrightcountyindependent.com/eagle-grove-welcomes-new-police-chief-council-meeting

06/02/2026

Property improvement idea presented to supervisors

To start a discussion on underutilized properties in Wright County, Aaron Budweg, economic development department director, asked the board of supervisors f

06/02/2026

Eagle Grove resident passion leads to statewide honor

EAGLE GROVE - When much of Wright County can be found winding down their days, Nicole Nicoletti is just getting started with her life’s true p

06/02/2026

Local business cornerstone celebrating 78 years

EAGLE GROVE - Christ Furniture has spent a good share of nearly eight decades at 205 West Broadway.

06/02/2026

Wright County residents are being asked to help shape local health priorities, from mental health and transportation to food access and whole-person care.

https://belmondindependent.com/iowa-specialty-hospitals-clinics-seeks-community-input-wright-county-health-priorities

06/01/2026

Behind every performance is a story of dedication—read how Iowa River Players Community Theater is bringing The Diary of Anne Frank to life through weeks of rehearsal, historical study and heartfelt reflection.

News 1 June 2026 / Comments Iowa River Players Community Theater brings The Diary of Anne Frank to stage Members of the Iowa River Players Community Theater cast of The Diary of Anne Frank pose during rehearsals for the upcoming production. Front row, from left, are Luanne Krabbe, Chloe Morales, Bel...