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July
Northwood celebrated the Fourth of July. The fireworks were held the day before. On the Fourth, the annual parade was held. The Northwood Anchor was honored to serve as grand marshals. Other Fourth events included the naming of Little, Junior and Miss and Mr. Northwood and citizens of the...
At a workshop meeting on January 14, the Worth County supervisors discussed the terms and costs for providing law enforcement coverage in Northwood and Manly.
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office has provided full law enforcement coverage in the city of Northwood since 2016, under an ongoing contract...
At their regular meeting on January 12, the Northwood City Council heard a request for advice from the Northwood Volunteer Fire and EMS service.
Chief Ryan Schoon was at the meeting asking for advice on how to keep the department’s payroll managed consistently.
Schoon explained that the...
For 50 years, Dennis Johnson has led and supported programs that have provided opportunities for education and enrichment for young people and adults in and around Worth County. At the end of January, Johnson will end his time as a leader at Worth County Extension.
For Johnson, a Northwood-Kensett...
With a couple days of above average temperatures recently, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all paddlers that water temperatures remain dangerously cool even when air temperatures feel more like spring.
“Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize how...
Have you ever cut a phone call short to save the last 5% of your phone’s battery? Or maybe you couldn’t record your child’s event because you came straight from work and forgot your charger? We’ve all been there. This year there will be something new at most of N-K’s activities. It’s a charging...
With N-K’s calendar changing to no more early outs next year, the Fellowship for United Northwood-Kensett (FUNK) has expanded its program and changed its name to N-K After School K-5 Program.
The expanded program of this new non-profit is planned for one day a week from 3:30-4:30 and will now be...
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) has announced the opening of its 2026 scholarship application process, offering students the opportunity to receive a share of over $700,000 in scholarships. The deadline to apply is 8 p.m. on March 11.
The CFNEIA scholarship program supports...
To help farm families strengthen relationships and set family goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer a Farm Couple Getaway. The event is designed for farmers who want to participate in activities aimed at improving farm family communication, working on farm or family goals,...
The Iowa Department of Education released 2025 fall certified enrollment numbers for public school districts, as well as numbers reflecting additional options families have chosen, which include open enrollment to a public school outside a family’s resident district, innovative public charter...