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Iowa AG accuses some small refineries of ‘manipulating’ renewable fuel exemptions - Eagle Grove Eagle Iowa’s Attorney General Brenna Bird says that small renewable fuel refineries are gaming the system for government handouts.

AG Bird says some small renewable fuel refineries are pretending to face economic harm while telling investors they are "financially thriving".
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/11/05/iowa-ag-accuses-some-small-refineries-of-manipulating-renewable-fuel-exemptions/

State caps its donation match at each Iowa food bank - Eagle Grove Eagle As the federal government shutdown drags on, threatening food benefits, food banks are scrambling. The state is offering a little help.

As food benefits are threatened by the shutdown, Iowa is splitting a million dollars between food banks. But it has to help feed 1 in 12 Iowans. https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/11/05/state-caps-its-donation-match-at-each-iowa-food-bank/

An Immigration Success Story in the Heartland - Eagle Grove Eagle In one small Iowa town, immigrants have made a tremendous contribution. Locals are worried that federal enforcement will upend that.

Locals say the last big immigration raid set one Iowa community back a decade. Now they're worried it's about to happen again. https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/11/05/an-immigration-success-story-in-the-heartland/

Democracy Begins Where We Live - Eagle Grove Eagle Could it be that the secret to saving our freedom could be thinking locally? One midwestern community organizer thinks so.

As things get crazier on the national stage, could the key to saving our rights and freedoms be to organize on the local level?
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/11/04/democracy-begins-where-we-live/

States prepare for rapid price changes as Congress mulls Obamacare subsidies - Eagle Grove Eagle As Republicans refuse to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, Americans may be facing a huge sticker shock on health insurance premiums.

States are bracing for the impact of massive health insurance premium hikes, as Congressional Republicans refuse to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/11/05/states-prepare-for-rapid-price-changes-as-congress-mulls-obamacare-subsidies/

Council Reviews CDC’s Quiet Redevelopment Efforts - Eagle Grove Eagle Eagle Grove CDC President Mike Ryerson addressed the council to talk about ongoing projects. But there was a lot he couldn’t say.

The Eagle Grove Community Development Corporation is quietly improving the city behind the scenes, CDC President Mike Ryerson told the council.
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/11/05/council-reviews-cdcs-quiet-redevelopment-efforts/

Two Write-In Candidates Emerge for Eagle Grove Ward 4 Council Seat - Eagle Grove Eagle By Edward Lynn, Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — With no official candidate on the ballot and no one having formally announced candidacy, it was beginning

With less than a week to election day, two candidates have stepped up to fill the Eagle Grove City Council seat vacated by the incumbent's decision not to run again. https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/30/two-write-in-candidates-emerge-for-eagle-grove-ward-4-council-seat/

Eagles Host District Meet - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Last Thursday, Eagle Grove hosted over a dozen other schools for a 2A State Qualifier Meet at Eagle Grove Golf Course.

Last Thursday, Eagle Grove hosted over a dozen other schools for a 2A State Qualifier Meet at Eagle Grove Golf Course.

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/27/eagles-host-district-meet/

School Board Grapples with Enrollment Decline Driven by Immigration Crackdown - Eagle Grove Eagle By Edward Lynn, Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The Eagle Grove Community School District Board of Education met Monday evening, October 13, in the Emerson

The immigration crackdown is a factor hurting school enrollment and funding. But there's a silver lining. https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/15/school-board-grapples-with-enrollment-decline-driven-by-immigration-crackdown/

City Accepts Police Chief’s Resignation - Eagle Grove Eagle Council also advances several other measures, congratulates new EMT By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The City Council on Monday accepted the resignation

Chief Beltran's retirement party is today at noon, at City Hall! CONGRATULATIONS CHIEF BELTRAN! https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/08/city-accepts-police-chiefs-resignation/

Parrott Sets the Pace at Dick Bell Invite - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On Tuesday, October 7th, Eagle Grove Golf Course hosted the annual Dick Bell Invitational. Ten other area middle school and high

On Tuesday, October 7th, Eagle Grove Golf Course hosted the annual Dick Bell Invitational.

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/13/parrott-sets-the-pace-at-dick-bell-invite/

Eagles Crush Cardinals - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Last Friday at Gene Hinrichsen Field, the Eagle Grove football team celebrated Senior Night and had a military appreciation ceremony before

Last Friday at Gene Hinrichsen Field, the Eagle Grove football team celebrated Senior Night and had a military appreciation ceremony before their game against Garner-Hayfield-Ventura.

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/13/eagles-crush-cardinals/

Music Boosters March Into 2025-26 Season with New Fundraising Drive - Eagle Grove Eagle The Eagle Grove Music Boosters have set out to replace rickety old music stands - and you can put your name on one!

🎷🎶🎻🥁 The Eagle Grove Music Boosters want you to show your support for the arts in a way that will positively affect generations of student musicians to come. And they'll give you credit for it, too.

Wright County 4-H Celebrates 100 Clover Kids Milestone - Eagle Grove Eagle Clover kids enrollment hits a high water mark that clearly shows how popular the program is. Is your kid in yet?

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100 Clover Kids! Awesome job, Wright County 4-H!
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/08/wright-county-4-h-celebrates-100-clover-kids-milestone/

City Accepts Police Chief’s Resignation - Eagle Grove Eagle Council also advances several other measures, congratulates new EMT By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — The City Council on Monday accepted the resignation

🎃🚓 Eagle Grove Police Chief Ray Beltran is retiring — and the city is planning a community sendoff. The council also tackled new ordinances, housing updates, and Halloween plans.
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/08/city-accepts-police-chiefs-resignation/

Taylor Top-10 in Algona - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On Monday, September 29, the Eagle Grove boys and girls middle school and high school cross country teams traveled to River

On Monday, September 29, the Eagle Grove boys and girls middle school and high school cross country teams traveled to River Road Golf Course in Kossuth County for the Algona Invite.


https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/10/06/taylor-top-10-in-algona/

This Saturday: The ‘Meat in the Street’ BBQ Competition & Fall Vendor Show! - Eagle Grove Eagle This Saturday, Oct. 4, in downtown Eagle Grove, on the 200 block of West Broadway. With food, shopping, entertainment, and fun for all ages!

🔥 This Saturday! The 2nd Annual Meat in the Street BBQ Competition & Fall Vendor Show takes over downtown Eagle Grove. 🛍 Vendors 1–6 PM 🍖 BBQ tasting 4–6 PM 🎶 Live Music 🎨 Kids’ Zone 🍺 Beer Garden

Parrott Notches Win in Humboldt - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Last Monday afternoon in Humboldt, Eagle Grove 8th grader London Parrott defeated all comers by nearly a minute in a two-mile

Last Monday afternoon in Humboldt, Eagle Grove 8th grader London Parrott defeated all comers by nearly a minute in a two-mile cross country race.

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/29/parrott-notches-win-in-humboldt/

Late Comeback Not Enough Against Panthers - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The Eagles nearly came back from an insurmountable lead late in their Class 1A, District 3 contest against visiting Central Springs

The Eagles nearly came back from an insurmountable lead late in their Class 1A, District 3 contest against visiting Central Springs last Friday night at Gene Hinrichsen Field.


https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/29/late-comeback-not-enough-against-panthers/

Vendors Wanted for 65th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Sip & Stroll - Eagle Grove Eagle The Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 65th annual holiday craft fair, plus sip & stroll.

Just under two months until the SIXTY-FIFTH annual Holiday Craft Fair. There's still time for vendors to get signed up, and get their inventory ready.
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/24/vendors-wanted-for-65th-annual-holiday-craft-fair-sip-stroll/

Gold-Eagle Tailgate Raffle Tickets On Sale Now - Eagle Grove Eagle Eagles vs. Cowboys game raffle to benefit food pantries By Edward Lynn Editor WRIGHT COUNTY, Iowa — Tickets are now available for Gold-Eagle Cooperative’s 5th

The big game is coming up, get your raffle tickets now!
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/24/gold-eagle-tailgate-raffle-tickets-on-sale-now/

Eagle Grove Secures $1.75 Million for Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization - Eagle Grove Eagle By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — Eagle Grove is one of three Iowa communities awarded federal funding to boost neighborhood revitalization, with $1.75

Eagle Grove has BIG PLANS for the $1.75 million in funding they just won!
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/24/eagle-grove-secures-1-75-million-for-northeast-neighborhood-revitalization/

Meat in the Street BBQ & Fall Vendor Show Coming Next Weekend - Eagle Grove Eagle Saturday, Oct. 4, in downtown Eagle Grove, on the 200 block of West Broadway. With food, shopping, entertainment, and activities for all ages

Heads up BBQ lovers and early Christmas shoppers! Downtown Eagle Grove, Saturday October 4th, in the 200 block of W. Broadway. Be there or be square!
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/24/meet-in-the-street-bbq-fall-vendor-show-coming-next-weekend/

Carbon pipeline fight could be heading to Supreme Court - local control is at stake - Eagle Grove Eagle The U.S. Supreme court could decide whether your local government has any power to keep you safe from hazardous pipelines, at all.

At risk: local control by local government over keeping local communities safe.
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/16/carbon-pipeline-fight-could-be-heading-to-supreme-court-local-control-is-at-stake/

Local teen’s Eagle Scout project seeks to build a dog park in Eagle Grove - Eagle Grove Eagle By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — For years, Eagle Grove residents have voiced frustration about unruly dogs in town and the lack of

Local teen has an idea to help socialize local dogs, and she's making it a scouting service project.
https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/17/local-teens-eagle-scout-project-seeks-to-build-a-dog-park-in-eagle-grove/

Eagle Grove celebrates spirited 2025 Homecoming - Eagle Grove Eagle By Edward Lynn Editor EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — Eagle Pride was on full display during Homecoming Week 2025, as students, staff and the community packed

Homecoming was a week of fun, followed by a big rally, parade, and a hard fought game. https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/17/eagle-grove-celebrates-spirited-2025-homecoming/

Council hears of completed downtown apartments, tables new downtown business license, hires two for street department - Eagle Grove Eagle At the Eagle Grove City Council meeting, members discussed a variety of topics including, a new downtown business, and new downtown housing.

Council members invited to tour new apts., discuss a new downtown business, & more.
Council hears of completed downtown apartments, tables new downtown business license, hires two for street department

Warhawks Steal Win on Homecoming - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor Homecoming week came to an end here in Eagle Grove as the 1-1 EG football program hosted the West Fork Warhawks

Homecoming week came to an end here in Eagle Grove as the 1-1 EG football program hosted the West Fork Warhawks (2-0) last Friday night at Gene Hinrichsen Field.

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/16/warhawks-steal-win-on-homecoming/

Anderson Speeds to Top-15 Finish - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor On Tuesday, the Eagle Grove boys and girls cross country teams competed at the Belmond Country Club right here in Wright

On Tuesday, the Eagle Grove boys and girls cross country teams competed at the Belmond Country Club right here in Wright County.

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/16/anderson-speeds-to-top-15-finish/

Boys Drop Close One, 25-24 - Eagle Grove Eagle Taylor Smith, Sports Editor The 1-0 Eagle Grove football team had their home opener last week in a non-district match-up against the Ogden Bulldogs (1-0).

The 1-0 Eagle Grove football team had their home opener last week in a non-district match-up against the Ogden Bulldogs (1-0).

https://midamerica.news/eagle-grove-eagle/2025/09/08/boys-drop-close-one-25-24/