Seven artists from Belmond-Klemme High School were chosen to attend the North Iowa Art Show May 3. The B-K students received the most first and second place medals, including Student Choice Best of Show award. B-K was honored with the Best School Performance award, as well.

Here is the rundown of the various Memorial Day services in our area.

Kirk Nelson, superintendent at Jordan, MN, was hired Wednesday night, May 22 as the new Belmond-Klemme Superintendent of Schools. He will be paid $118,000 per year.

The Wright County Supervisors approved two permit requests for hog confinement facilities Monday.

The Senior Scholarship Night was held May 16 in Luick Memorial Auditorium at Belmond-Klemme High School.

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Check out these videos and slideshows taken all over Belmond. There's lots to do for a town of just 2,500 people!

Check out this video that explains how newspapers used to be put together. Lots of old machinery! -- NEWSPAPER HISTORY VIDEO