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On November 7, voters will choose who will represent them in city and school elected positions. Those that want to file as candidates for those offices have until tomorrow, Thursday, September 21.
City positions up for election in Worth County include the mayor and two city council positions in...
Worth County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Public input is being sought through a survey now available online.
The HMP analyzes the county’s vulnerabilities to natural and human-caused hazards and identifies mitigation options to minimize property damage and reduce losses of life...
Last week, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.
The proclamation is effective through October 11, 2023. The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, stover,...
Despite a change in state laws, those under 18 years old will remain unable to serve alcohol in the city of Northwood, following stalled action at the most recent council meeting.
Amongst new state laws passed this year in the Iowa legislature was one that lowered the age of the youngest people...
Artists in grades 8-12 at Northwood-Kensett recently completed an art project inspired by a unique artist who uses glass in his art.
Dale Chihuly is an artist from Tacoma, Washington, who has become famous for his innovative techniques to create works of art out of molten glass. He has created...
The farmer members of Northern Country Cooperative and Viafield, effective September 12, voted in favor of the proposed merger of the two agriculture retail companies.
The merger votes of both cooperatives resulted in a member ballot return that exceeded the Iowa requirement, and overall approval...
The Iowa Department of Education recently released new spring 2023 assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress for students in grades 3-11. The overall results show little improvement over last year with significant proficiency gaps between certain groups of students...
Northwood-Kensett and Central Springs third grade students once again spent their morning learning about life on the farm, with a focus on how to stay safe on the farm and how emergency responders help people. The annual Ag Fair took place on Wednesday, September 6 at the Worth County Fairgrounds...
The deadline for candidates to file for city and school board seats in the upcoming election is next Thursday, September 21.
City positions up for election in Worth County include the mayor and two city council positions in Fertile, Hanlontown and Manly; the mayor and all council positions in...
For more than three decades, Dr. Stephanie Seemuth has been a source of medical expertise for Worth County’s public health board, as well as a leader and representative for the state during national events and crises.
Seemuth’s service on the board began in January 1992. She served for more than...