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Fourth grade teacher Troy Einertson is recognizing a student going above and beyond in the classroom.
By Troy Einertson
Since last year we have been working on showing our Viking Pride at the Northwood-Kensett Elementary by doing the right things at school. Kids display their Viking Pride by...
Mason Gaetzke was five years old when he joined Cub Scouts. Now after working diligently for the past 11 years, he will soon earn the coveted title, Eagle Scout. Reaching this rank is rare; only four percent of all Boy Scouts do so.
Among the other all-encompassing requirements, an Eagle Scout must...
Forty Iowa youth are beginning their new terms as State 4-H Council members. The State 4-H Council induction was held during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference on June 27.
“These young leaders will serve as ambassadors for the 4-H Youth Development program throughout the...
Northwood-Kensett and Central Springs Manly and Nora Springs third grade students once again spent a day 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 Friday, September 6, at the Worth County...
Voters in two areas of the county went to the polls Tuesday, Septmeber 10, to decide whether or not they would support a levy to fund ambulance coverage in their areas. The vote passed with overwhelming support.
The vote took place in areas of the county where neighboring ambulance services are...
A large group of new teachers started the new school year at Northwood-Kensett for the first time. That includes three new teachers at Northwood-Kensett Elementary.
Below is information on elementary teachers Tiffany Gordon, Megan Liddle and Chloe Cheney.
TIFFANY GORDON
Tiffany Gordon is one of...
An informational meeting will be held tomorrow, September 12, for people to learn more about plans to install a carbon pipeline and additional infrastructure in Worth County.
Summit Carbon Solutions is developing a project that will capture, store and transport carbon byproducts from ethanol...
After they learned about a new project to build a museum and events center in mid-August, the Worth County supervisors were asked to consider financial support. They also discussed plans to approve ordinance regulating carbon pipelines in the county.
At their meeting on August 19, Dan Sabin came to...
Options for a dollar lot, stop signs and potential WCDA grants were discussed at the August meetings of the Northwood city council.
At previous meetings, the city council had heard requests from several resident for more stop signs on their street.
Residents of 14th Street North visited with the...
The deadline for candidates to file for county office recently passed. With the deadline comes a full list of those that will appear on Worth County ballots on November 5.
Offices in the county on ballots will include the county auditor, sheriff and District 2 supervisor, as well as soil and water...