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On Tuesday, November 3, Iowa voters will choose who will represent them at the federal, county and state levels, as well as voting on a state constitutional amendment.
Absentee ballots will be ready next Wednesday, October 14. That is also the first day that ballots may be voted in the auditor’s...
The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, is “Charge into Fire Safety, Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
Area fire departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to support Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging...
With two projects in the works by the Worth County supervisors, the process of securing a funding source comes under the review of the county’s zoning commission.
The Worth County supervisors are in the process of setting funding in place for two large scale projects, including an RV Park near the...
At their regular meeting on September 28, the Worth County supervisors set a hearing for plans to borrow up to $6 million for a new administration office building.
The County is working on plans to build the administration building on the existing courthouse property.
The building would be...
A program was held last week, offering participants a chance to learn more about cancer’s impact in Worth County, along with ways to reduce risks and resources for more information.
“Cancer in Worth County” was presented by the Iowa Cancer Registry, hosted at Worth County Public Health.
Taking in...
Each month throughout the school year, students at Northwood-Kensett schools focus on a trait that makes their characters strong. At the elementary school, each month ends with a recognition of students that have modeled that trait, and an activity.
The first recognition of the school year came on...
Millions of youth, parents, volunteers, Extension and Outreach staff, and Extension council members join across the nation to celebrate National 4-H Week.
This year’s National theme is “Beyond Ready”! Building a ready generation in a world of change, 4-H equips youth with skills for the future...
Anyone looking for fresh ideas to strengthen their workplace, business or community is invited to attend the Rural Development Conference on Thursday, October 22, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at North Iowa Area Community College.
The conference will feature a full day of professional development,...
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Systems Team is accepting registrations for Virtual Local Food Leader 101, an online course designed to help participants develop knowledge, skills and connections for effective contribution to community food systems initiatives.
Through five...
A new project is in the works in Bolan, adding artwork with a look back at the small town’s rail history.
According to community organizer Lori Willert, the idea to have a mural painted in Bolan first began around three years ago, when she met artist Lucretia Torva at Art Farm Iowa, near Northwood...