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This long-standing tradition has been happening for many years in the memory of Tom Fretty. Fretty was a generous donor and supporter of The Salvation Army for many years while he was living.
It became a tradition at the holiday auctions that Fretty would purchase the South African Krugerrand coin...
With Christmas on the way, the Share Shoppe, located in downtown Northwood, will once again offer several afternoons of shopping opportunities for kids searching for gifts for their families.
The Share Shoppe will hold its "Christmas for Kids" event, welcoming all kids to come and find Christmas...
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2019 Innovation Scholarships. They will award up to twenty-five $1,000 scholarships to students who think big and give back.
Applicants will be asked to write a short essay that identifies a problem in their community, then presents an innovative...
The weekend after Thanksgiving is traditionally when most Christmas tree buying occurs. Whether you cut your own tree or buy a pre-cut tree there are several things to consider before buying and when selecting a fresh tree. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University offer tips to make the...
Keith Bolsen, Professor Emeritus, Kansas State University, says, “No one should die when they’re working at ag-related tasks. To make that a reality in feedyards, every operation needs a written safety procedure that is part of the facility’s standard operation procedure and is reviewed daily....
By Erin McCorderin@nwdanchor.com
In the planting report given by Worth County Extension Educator Dennis Johnson last spring, he was cautiously optimistic that farmers had gotten past the worst of the cold, wet spring and with seed in the ground, could expect to make it to a healthy harvest.
But...
The Northwood Theatre is hosting a number of free holiday movies and snacks leading up to Christmas. The showings are made possible by local businesses and business people.
The movies began in November with movies presented by Knudtson Automotive, Shade Tree Liquors, Mini Donuts of Northwood and...
Do you know what a niddy noddy is? Do you know your weft from your warp? How about a swift or a Lazy Kate? Thanks to a wonderful presentation by Kensett resident Holly Adams, patrons of the Northwood Senior are now familiar with many of these terms related to the fiber arts of spinning and weaving...
This Saturday, Christmas kicks off in Northwood with activities making the spirits bright of those taking part.
Chapter ES P.E.O. from Northwood will again host "Cookies With Santa." The event will take place at the Masonic Temple in Northwood from 9-11 a.m.
This year's theme is based on the...
With a season of winter weather on the way, a combined effort between the Worth County's Sheriff's O ffice, a local couple and a financial company's charitable encouragement program will help keep local children warm.
The added warmth will be made possible by a donation from Dennis and Ramona...