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Farmers and agricultural professionals in southeastern Iowa are invited to attend the Summer Field Day at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on June 17, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s annual Stateline Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.at Empty Nest Winery, 1352 Apple Road, Waukon. The seminar aims to assist ag lenders and farm financial advisers in helping farmers manage risk...
I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association’s Forage Webinar Series continues June 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This month’s webinar will feature a variety of forage topics, including a spring forage outlook, a forage market outlook and a discussion on safety when using round bales....
With Independence Day on the way, organizers are currently preparing for and collection donations for the annual fireworks display. And organizers are also sharing their appreciation for a longtime fireworks organizer and fundraiser who passed earlier this year.
This year’s fireworks supporters...
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The program provides an opportunity for the school district to serve meals for young people that may otherwise rely on the school for their best source of healthy food.
The district is providing...
At its first May meeting, the Northwood city council discussed salaries for elected officials, particularly the mayor’s position. The council also discussed the possibility of putting a hotel tax on ballots.
The elected official salary conversation began at the last meeting in April, when mayor...
This year Worth County’s graduating seniors received many awards and recognitions that will help them as they continue their educations after high school. That includes the WCDA scholarship.
Since it’s inception, the WCDA has dedicated roughly half of its funds to education, with a portion...
At their meeting on May 12, the Worth County supervisors discussed the potential to spend TIF dollars on more road projects and a potential contract for interchange utility services, with ties to one of the supervisors.
County engineer Rich Brumm asked the supervisors about the possibility of...
On Saturday, June 7, bicyclists on the Big Dill Bike Ride will pass through Worth County.
The bike ride begins in Mason City, with two routes, either 66 miles or 77 miles, taking them through Cerro Gordo, Worth and Mitchell counties.
The 66 mile route takes riders west then north out of Mason...
The Relay For Life of Worth County will host its annual events this Saturday, June 7. The day begins with a car cruise before a car show and birthday party.
The annual Relay For Life birthday party celebrates all the birthdays that survivors have had since they were first diagnosed. The event also...