The Northwood-Kensett volleyball team is still in search of their first win of the season which isn’t surprising as they have a whole new team from last year. With no returning letterwinners for the Vikings, everyone is learning how to play toget
Voters in two areas of the county went to the polls Tuesday, Septmeber 10, to decide whether or not they would support a levy to fund ambulance coverage in their areas. The vote passed with overwhelming support.
The vote took place in areas of the county where neighboring ambulance services are...
As a part of the process to build a carbon pipline, the Summit Carbon Solutions company will hold a public informational meeting in Worth County on Thursday, September 12.
Summit is in the process of building a project that will capture, store and transport carbon byproducts from ethanol procution...
During this November’s general election, a number of offices will be chosen, including at the county level. The final date for candidates to file to appear on ballots was last Wednesday, August 28.
Three county offices will appear on ballots, with partisan candidates already in place.
Following...
With the new school year underway, three new teachers joined the staff at the middle/high school, helping students meet unique challenges in the classroom.
Below is information on special education teachers Kate (Hartman) Hall and Dustin Patterson and alternative school teacher Becca Cronbaugh....
The Worth County supervisors were provided a preview of plans for rail projects and development north of Manly at a recent meeting.
Members of the Sabin family were at the meeting to discuss their plans for the Manly Terminal and Manly Logistics Park.
Dan Sabin told the supervisor that the Iowa...
The annual Founders Day celebration will be held on Saturday, September 7, with the annual car show and a day of events throughout the community.
The 20th annual Founders Day begins with breakfast provided by the Northwood Lions Club at the Masonic Temple from 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Other food will also...
The supervisors board room was full with those showing their support or interest in an ordinance restricting the development of a carbon dioxide pipeline being pursued, which would cross Worth County.
The Summit Carbon Solutions company is pursuing a pipeline and infrastructure to transport carbon...
Two areas of the county will vote on September 10 to decide their support for ambulance funding.
The vote will take place in areas of the county where neighboring ambulance services are requesting funds to support their services.
In the western area of the county, including Bristol, Fertile,...
The new school year is underway and with it brings a number of new faces welcoming students to their classrooms. That includes several at the the Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School, who come to the school as former students or members of the community.
Below is information on N-K’s new VocAg...
At the most recent Northwood-Kensett school board, changes to attendance and cell phone policies were discussed, with the start of classes on the way.
With updates in state law, N-K and other districts in the state have implemented more clearly defined rules and enforcement of absenteeism and...
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