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Northwood-Kensett officials recently received information on the cost and potential savings of installing solar panels along with the repairs to the elementary building roof.
The need for the roof repair and replacement was discovered last spring, in 2025, when heavy rains led to as many as 27...
On March 9, the City of Northwood was notified that its current agreement with Worth County for law enforcement services would end and not be renewed on June 30. Since then Northwood officials have been looking for legal advice on its options and obligations.
With longtime city attorney John Greve...
The Worth County supervisors continued discussion of the County budget for the next fiscal year at a workshop held on March 26.
The discussion included the option for increased sheriff’s office wages and potential considerations for law enforcement agreements with Manly and Northwood.
The biggest...
At the regular meeting of the Northwood City Council on March 23, concerned residents asked questions and shared comments about the future of law enforcement in the city.
Over the course of the past several weeks, as the City of Northwood and Worth County have been working to set their budgets for...
By JoAnn Lower
On January 23 Pastor Becky Sogge left for Dayspring Children’s Village (DCV) near Johannesburg, South Africa.
“I went to offer my help, experience the culture and live life side by side with the kids,” she said.
For over 40 years DCV has been a safe haven for children in need,...
The annual spring clean up begins in Northwood on Thursday, April 23, continuing through Saturday, April 25.
The City will offer a chance for residents to dispose of unwanted items as they do some spring cleaning.
Dumpsters will be provided for Northwood residents at the Northwood city yard,...
With glimpses of warmer weather, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office recently shared reminders of the laws for riding ATVs and UTVs on public roads.
Vehicles need proof of insurance, to be registered with the Iowa DNR with a sticker displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
Vehicles must have working...
The Northwood city council met on March 16 to discuss options and questions about law enforcement, and legal services for the City of Northwood.
The meeting began with a discussion of the services of John Greve, longtime city attorney for more than 50 years.
As of last week Greve had submitted his...
Chicken- If you're ever on the road, don't play chicken with a Peruvian driver would be my advice. The drivers are bold and make full use of the road to squeeze as many vehicles into the available space as possible. The motorcycle taxis move through the streets like a tight packed school of fish...
The deadline to file for the primary election as candidates for county office was this past Friday, March 20. Those filing will appear on primary ballots to be elected to represent their political party in this year’s general election.
On Tuesday, June 2, Iowa voters will choose who will represent...