Belmond-Klemme Jazz Band Wins First Place at Season’s Opening Competition
Students earned first place at the Triton Jazz Festival with three soloists receiving Outstanding Soloist Awards, showcasing dedication, teamwork and musical excellence.
Belmond Growth Alliance prepares for fifth annual Winter Fling
BELMOND — The Belmond Growth Alliance is preparing to host its fifth annual Winter Fling, an indoor vendor event aimed at supporting local businesses and encouraging residents to shop …
Board of Supervisors set Comprehensive Plan public hearing date
Wright County residents have a chance for input
Belmond-Klemme board recognizes esports champions, approves personnel items
The Belmond-Klemme Community School District Board of Education recognized student achievements, approved personnel items and reviewed district operations during its regular meeting.Th…
Spring semester brings hands-on learning, performances and student growth at Belmond-Klemme
As the spring semester gets underway at Belmond-Klemme, teachers say the months ahead are some of the busiest, and most rewarding, of the school year. From greenhouse work and career e…
Nearly 50 years later, exchange student’s ties to Belmond remain strong
When Anne Stokke arrived in Iowa as a 17-year-old foreign exchange student, she didn’t know exactly what to expect, only that she was ready for something different.Stokke came to Belmo…
Book Blast initiative helps build home libraries for Belmond-Klemme elementary students
Belmond-Klemme Community School District elementary students are building their home libraries this winter through a new literacy initiative designed to spark excitement around reading and strengthen connections between school, families and the community.
Three new teachers join Belmond-Klemme staff for spring semester
The Belmond-Klemme Community School District welcomed three new teachers to its staff this spring semester, each bringing a unique background and enthusiasm for joining the district mid-year.
The Belmond Independent launches new website and domain
Belmondindependent.com will be the source of new, daily information from the paper
BK Jazz Band earns first-place finish at Triton Jazz Festival
BELMOND — The Belmond-Klemme Jazz Band opened its competition season with a top finish, earning first place at the Triton Jazz Festival held last week at Iowa Central Community College…
Rowan water advisory remains in place as repair work continues
Rowan water advisory remains in place as repair work continuesROWAN — City officials in Rowan say repair work is still ongoing following a water line issue, and a boil advisory remains…
EDITORIAL: Back to the Moon, forward as a civilization
For the first time in more than 50 years, humanity is preparing to leave Earth orbit and journey back toward the Moon.Next month, NASA plans to launch Artemis II, a 10-day crewed missi…
City Council updated on property tax overhaul proposals
Changes could impact City's Fiscal Year 2027 budget
Belmond Board of Supervisors meet
HHNI provides annual update of services
Rowan issues boil water advisory following water main break
ROWAN — The City of Rowan has issued a boil water advisory following a water main break, city officials announced Friday.Residents are advised to boil tap water before use and to use w…
Clover Kid shirts available through ISU Extension and Outreach
The ISU Extension and Outreach Wright County is offering Clover Kid shirts for purchase as a way for youth and families to show their support for the Clover Kid program.The shirts are …