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To meet the growing needs for blood donation, the Northwood Lions Club will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, August 13.
According to a July news release, the American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently...
At their regular meeting on July 27, the Northwood city council discussed a request to allow an animal on a city property as an exception to livestock rules, as well as housing options and electric scooters.
David Elliott was at the meeting to request an exemption to the City’s livestock rules, to...
With the general election arriving on November 3, remaining local candidate deadlines and absentee voting dates are approaching.
While candidates for federal, state and county elected offices have already been set, candidacy remains open for two local agencies.
Those that would like to file to...
This Tuesday, August 11, Worth County Public Health and Northwood-Kensett will hold a Walk-in Immunization Clinic for the start of the school year.
Students entering kindergarten will need their Dtap, MMR, Varicella and Polio vaccines.
Students entering seventh grade will need Tdap and...
Iowa’s annual pheasant survey began August 1, and with a mixed bag of regional weather indicators, hunters are eager to see the results.
The statewide survey is conducted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff between August 1-15, who drive 225, 30-mile routes on gravel roads at dawn...
During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success. Participation is easy – just note the date and county in which the turkey was seen, if it was an adult female or adult male – males have beards on their breast – and if...
Glenville Days will bring a number of events and activities to the city the weekend of Thursday, August 13, through Sunday, August16.
Activities on Thursday, August 13, include fun at the Glenville Beach, with the start of the volleyball tournament at 6 p.m., along with concessions and swimming...
Worth County Public Health is once again offering free car seats and assistance for families that need them.
Car seats are available for infants and children, and are available to parents, grandparents and guardians.
WCPH offers the assistance of Child Passenger Safety Technicians to ensure...
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office will continue its efforts to connect with the community and be a source of comfort at difficult times, with the support of a grant from POET in Hanlontown.
Through its Community Impact Grant, POET supports positive impacts in the communities it calls home,...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging families in Worth County to step up to the plate and enter the ISave 529 Summer Giveaway for a chance to receive a $529 contribution toward a child's future educational savings. As part of the statewide giveaway, one winner will be selected from each of...