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With summer’s big events and her first few months passed, Worth County Extension program coordinator Kennedy Eskildsen has settled into her new role and is working on several programs and events over the next few months.
Eskildsen grew up in Worth County, spending years in the 4-H program and...
Last Friday was 25 years since the attacks in New York and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
In the September 19, 2001, issue of the Northwood Anchor, a story was shared on Dr. Stephanie Seemuth, Northwood, and her experiences in Washington, D.C., on that date and the days that followed.
The...
The community of Bolan will host its annual fall events this weekend, on Saturday, September 19, along with a musical performance on Sunday, September 20.
The United Women in Faith are hosting their traditional Bazaar, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower-level of the Bolan Schoolhouse.
The Bolan...
The 2026 Worth County Fair 4-H Livestock Ribbon Sale once again raised funds to reward local livestock exhibitors for their time and dedication, while allowing local individuals and businesses the chance to show their support.
In its second year in a new format, even more groups, individuals and...
Worth County Public Health is traveling to Worth County communities to host flu shot clinics starting this week.
Clinics will be held today, Wednesday, September 16, from 9-10 a.m. at Kensett City Hall; from 10:20-11:20 a.m. at the Manly American Legion; and from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. at the...
With the new school year underway, after the first days, Northwood-Kensett schools had less students in classrooms compared to the same time last year.
Based on the unofficial count taken recently there were 488 students in N-K classrooms, compared to 515 at the start of the school year in 2025....
The annual fall clean up will be held in Northwood on Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1.
The City will offer a chance for residents to dispose of unwanted items as they do some fall cleaning.
Dumpsters will be provided for Northwood residents at the Northwood city yard, located...
Each year a number of people that have made significant contributions to their local 4-H programs are inducted to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Honored for their contributions at the August 23 induction event were Mindy and Lynn Tenold.
From the Iowa 4-H Foundation:
“The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors...
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed a proclamation related to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure. The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through October 10, 2026.
The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw,...
Thirteen Iowa 4-H members were recognized August 16 through the International Harvester Collector's Club Award Program during the Iowa State Fair.
Sponsored by International Harvester Collector's Club Chapter 5, the program recognizes Iowa State Fair 4-H exhibitors whose projects highlight the...