Beau Klaver, 23, heads to the Iowa House from the family farm
The Kamrar farmer and drone business owner won House District 55, which includes part of Wright County, and will be the chamber's youngest member.
By Kim Sanders ·
Clarion & Wright County
Clarion plans for Hagie Manufacturing’s 2029 closure after Deere decision
City Administrator Clint Middleton says Clarion is working with Deere and regional partners to market two plant buildings…
Belmond picks a pool theme for its 2024 Fourth of July
Belmond's Independence Day celebration got an early start in 2024. Organizers set the opening for Sunday, June 30,…
Clarion council takes up safety concerns and budget amendments in June 2024
The Clarion City Council met at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the council chambers. Mayor…
Farm, Business & Money
USDA puts Iowa on track for record corn and soybean yields as harvest lags
Iowa corn holds at 219 bushels an acre and soybeans rise to 65. Nationally, USDA cut the corn…
Soybean crush plants open a new market
Several new soybean crushing plants have opened or expanded in the Midwest in recent years, driven by demand…
Iowa Central Community College trains the region’s workforce
Iowa Central Community College, based in Fort Dodge, serves several counties in north-central Iowa, including Wright. It has…