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A number of experiments, designs and engineering activities are available this year at N-K, thanks to a couple of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) resources.
Earlier this year Talented and Gifted teacher Jordan Smalley took part in training with the new student resources.
One of...
At their recent workshop, the Worth County supervisors discussed pandemic relief funds and potential ways to financially support ambulance service in the county.
In a work session held on September 6, the Worth County supervisors took a look at remaining pandemic relief funding and discussed...
With the new school year underway, Northwood-Kensett found itself with more students in classrooms after the first weeks.
Based on the unofficial count taken recently there were 533 students in N-K classrooms, compared to 511 at the start of the school year in 2022. That was an increase of 22...
The start of the new school year at Northwood-Kensett saw a change in school policy that limits the use of cell phones during the school day.
As discussed by middle/high school principal Keith Fritz in the September issue of the Viking Dispatch, found on the school’s website at nkvikings.com, the...
The Worth County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 26, on the ISU College campus in Ames and finished as Reserve Champions overall out of 32 teams in the beef division.
Adylyn Petersen finished in fifth place overall out of 97 4-H individual contestants...
Through the Clover Kids program, younger children in Worth County are provided a number of opportunities that educate, entertain and connect them with their community.
Clover Kids is offered through Worth County Extension, with many activities that are similar in approach to what is offered...
From Care Connections of Northern Iowa:
September is a month to remember those we have lost to suicide and support the loved ones and communities that are grieving their loss. September is also a time to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented, and to make efforts to help those in crisis....
On Friday, September 1, the barn-shaped gallery at Art Farm Iowa officially opened to present its first exhibition, a combination of wood carvings and acrylic paintings that paid tribute to Iowa’s landscape and art and to characters from a galaxy far far away.
Art Farm Iowa is the effort of Steve...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating College Savings Month by sharing the benefits of saving for education costs.
"For College Savings Month, I'm reminding parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends that anyone can open a College Savings Iowa 529 Plan account to save for a student in...
The 2023 August pheasant population survey had the highest statewide counts since 2015, with the biggest increases coming from southwest, northwest and northeast regions. The statewide average was nearly 23 birds per route; a 15 percent increase over 2022.
“The bird counts were better than we...