Northwood-Kensett schools and the community are once again celebrating the Vikings with a number of events and activities for this week’s Homecoming.
This November a number of county offices will appear on ballots, including those with seats in the courthouse and those representing the county’s townships, commissions and councils.
At the county level, appearing on ballots will be, for Treasurer- incumbent Republican Jake Hanson, Northwood;...
According to a member of the Worth County public health, an ongoing merger between state agencies may have an impact on how the local health agency provides crucial services to Worth County residents.
Dr. Stephanie Seemuth, a long time member of the Worth County Board of Public Health, said plans...
Northwood-Kensett schools and the community are once again celebrating the Vikings with a number of events and activities for this week’s Homecoming.
Festivities that started earlier this week have included the traditional dress up days at the middle/senior high school. On Monday, students dressed...
Worth County Public Health is currently offering two options for those looking to be protected from two prevailing viruses, the flu and COVID-19.
WCPH is hosting several flu clinics throughout the county this week.
That starts tomorrow, Thursday, September 22, at the Grafton Community Center, 202...
The deadline to submit grant applications to the Worth County Community Foundation’s 2022 grant cycle is 5 p.m. on Friday, September 30. The online grant application and guidelines can be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.worthccf.org. Funding for WCCF grants has been made possible...
Heaven Walker loves nature. “I have been fascinated with frogs and snails and pretty rocks my entire life. You could not keep me from the outdoors since I could walk. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping or just wandering through a prairie or a state park.”
Worth County’s new Naturalist moved from...
For Worth County residents dealing with mental health issues, there are a number of resources available through Care Connections of Northern Iowa, a multi-county agency coordinating services and resources for those in need.
Worth County officially joined Care Connections of Northern Iowa in 2020,...
This November, several county elected offices will appear on ballots. Last week was the deadline for those that wanted to be added to the choices before voters at the polls.
County offices up for election this year include treasurer, recorder, attorney, supervisor representing District 1 and...
At their meeting last week, the Worth County supervisors discussed proposed taxes to provide for emergency medical services, which will be up for a vote in the November general election.
The initial discussion was on a resolution that focused solely on placing a 75 cents per $1,000 of valuation...
Northwood will celebrate its history and community with the 18th annual Founders Day, set for this Saturday.
Founders Day will once again include the annual Aristocrats Car Club show, which begins at 8 a.m., with registration lasting until 11 a.m. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m.
Registration...
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