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Juan Gomez was named king and Vanessa Naranjo was named queen of Winter Sports Jan. 11 in the BKHS gymnasium. Attending them were crown bearers Aria Zirbel (daughter of Joel Pals and Shelby Zirbel) and Gavin Didio (son of Ryan and Dawn Didio). Other members of the court included (from left…
Wright County Assessor Shari Plagge told the Belmond City Council Jan. 4 that a shortage of mid-level homes in the area is driving up prices.
The value of Iowa farmland rose slightly in 2020, according to research at Iowa State University. The estimated statewide average of an acre is now $7,559, which is an increase of $127, or 1.7 percent since November 2019.
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Belmond-Klemme hosted its first wrestling meet of the 2020-21 season Jan. 12.
by Jodi Turner
by Jodi Turner
Obituaries
Frank J. Negrete, 70, a former Belmond resident, died Jan. …
William McLaughlin, 89, West Des Moines, died Jan. 12, 2021…
Richard Eckhoff, 95, Belmond, died Jan. 14, 2021 at the Reh…
Kenneth Eldon White, 86, Belmond, died Wed. Jan. 13, 2021 a…
Anna Leonard, 81, Belmond, died Jan. 10, 2021 at Iowa Specia…
