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Keep Iowa Beautiful's 15th Annual Photography Contest is in full swing! This annual contest aims at raising awareness of Iowa's natural and environmental beauty.
The two-phase contest ends on Friday, December 13, 2024. Each of the six categories will be awarded $100 for first place, $75 for second...
For farmers and those in the agriculture community, this year has been one that saw some variations across the season. The upcoming Corn and Soybean Clinic will offer some information on the issues that faced farmers this year and will face them in the year to come.
“Variability is definitely the...
While Chirstmas is on the way, the official kick off to the holiday season in Northwood is set for Saturday, December 7. The day will include a number of events and activities to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
The day begins with the Chapter ES PEO selling cookies and poinsettias from 9 a.m....
With many looking for the perfect item for those on their Christmas lists, they need look no further than the many local businesses that offer plenty of ways to find what they're looking for close to home.
For gifts with an Iowa flair, the Barn Boutique in the Top of Iowa Welcome Center offers a...
Those that would like to share their lighted displays can do so during the annual lighted parade on December 7 and in the park in the weeks before Christmas.
Those that would like to place a display amongst the decorations in Swensrud Park for the holidays can contact Teresa George-Zenz for a...
The Worth County supervisors recently discussed the potential expense for new county department facilities.
In November 2023, the supervisors approved the purchase of a large storage building and 8.08 acres of nearby farmland.
The goal was to renovate the building for the use by Worth County...
Last week's Northwood Anchor detailed the results of Iowa's School Performance Profiles, including Northwood-Kensett Middle/High School's drop in status.
The school had previously been labeled in the "Acceptable" category. It fell to "Needs Improvement" this year.
The lower category comes with a...
The holidays are here, and while it’s a time of joy and celebration, we can’t ignore the unique safety risks this time of year can also bring.
“We’re all busy, but it’s worth taking a few moments to prepare, so you can fully enjoy the season,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “...
Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect on July 1, 2024. The law folded the trail user permit into the annual snowmobile registration fee, which will now be $30 plus administration fees. The previous...
The WCDA held its fall awards banquet last week, with grants announced for recipients in Worth County and throughout the area.
Grants awarded on November 14 totaled $1,227,692, given to 56 recipients.
There were 49 grants awarded to Worth County recipients, totaling $1,100,150.53.
The largest...