Belmond Police Chief coaches on world stage in Estonia
BELMOND — What started as a lifelong passion for wrestling recently took Belmond Police Chief Dario Gamino halfway across the world, where he coached young athletes on an international…
Feeding a Community: First Lutheran Food Pantry Expands Reach Across Wright County
What began as a few tables of food at First Lutheran Church in 2019 has grown into a wide-reaching effort to meet food needs across Wright County, powered entirely by volunteers, donat…
Rowan’s Night of Country Music at Iowa River Players Theater
Rowan will be filled with the sounds of classic country music on Saturday, April 18, as the Iowa River Players Theater hosts Rowan’s Night of Country Music. The show begins at 6:30 p.m…
Tate Goeman celebrates 10 years with Green Belt Bank & Trust
Tate Goeman, Market President in Belmond, celebrated 10 years with Green Belt Bank & Trust on April 4. Over the past decade, he has been a driving force behind the Belmond branch's gro…
Lou Voss wins $10,000 cash raffle to support Luick Memorial Swimming Pool
Lou Voss recently collected her $10,000 Cash Raffle winnings from the Luick Memorial Swimming Pool. She purchased her ticket after a friend encouraged her to participate, never expecti…
Belmond-Klemme plans gym floor renovation
The Belmond-Klemme Community School District is preparing to give its gymnasium floors a fresh, updated look this summer as part of a scheduled maintenance project that will include sa…
Two Belmond residents killed in Wright County crash
WRIGHT COUNTY — Two Belmond residents died following a two-vehicle crash in rural Wright County, according to the Iowa State Patrol.The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. April …
Wright County seeks proposals for agribusiness park marketing, brokerage services
WRIGHT COUNTY — Wright County Economic Development has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) as it looks to move forward with development of the Wri…
Belmond-Klemme highlights district story through promotional video
BELMOND — A new promotional video aimed at showcasing Belmond-Klemme Community School District is in the works, with a focus on telling the story behind what it means to be a Bronco.Th…
Read Across America brings books, community together at Belmond-Klemme
BELMOND — From dress-up days to a book parade, Belmond-Klemme Elementary students spent a week celebrating reading through activities designed to bring books to life.The district’s Rea…
Pinewood Derby brings speed, creativity and community together
BELMOND — From banana split–shaped cars to record-breaking speeds, this year’s Pinewood Derby brought together Cub Scouts and families from across the area for a day of friendly compet…
Local manufacturer expands operations in Belmond
BELMOND — A growing Belmond manufacturing business is expanding its footprint, with plans to increase production capacity and add jobs in the coming months.North American Storage Compo…
NIACC is offering a moped safety course in Belmond
Mopeds are an affordable and convenient transportation option for local youth, offering freedom for busy kids and helping relieve transportation burdens for parents. Recognizing both t…
Bunny Basics Series helps youth prepare for 4-H rabbit projects
Youth interested in learning about rabbits and preparing for the fair will have the opportunity to do so through the Bunny Basics Series hosted by the Iowa State University Extension a…
Belmond-Klemme students showcase growth at Parade of Bands concert
Students from across the Belmond-Klemme Community School District took the stage for the annual Parade of Bands concert on March 20, showcasing musical growth from beginner to advanced…
Belmond-Klemme launches new website, expands access to Bronco gear
New website designed for simplicity, accessibilityBELMOND — Belmond-Klemme Community School District has launched a redesigned website aimed at improving accessibility and streamlining…