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A traffic stop on September 3 turned into a high speed pursuit when a Worth County Sheriff's deputy attempted to pull over a 1996 Blue Chevrolet C2500 on Pheasant Avenue just south of Highway 105.
The vehicle continued south on Pheasant Ave and then east on 458th Street before turning south on...
Representatives of the Northwood-Kensett school district and those with the committee working to raise funds for the Viking Activity Center visited with the Northwood City Council and Worth County Board of Supervisors last week. They were there asking for support for a grant for the project.
The...
Two hundred forty-six Hendriksons gathered on August 17 for the 95th consecutive Iver Hendrikson family reunion. Some came with walkers, some with canes, others with babes in arms and still others leading the family dog. Some came from as close as down the block, others from as far away as...
Construction was set to begin this week on Highway 105, between Northwood and and Wheelerwood Road, west of Interstate 35, with an end date in November. During that time, traffic on the road will be detoured south through Kensett.
A resurfacing project will take place on the highway, set to begin...
Customers of the Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association will be beneficiaries of a recent measure by the Federal Communications Commission.
The FCC authorized over $460 million in support in Iowa over the next decade for maintaining, expanding and improving affordable broadband access,...
The Sorosis Club met on July 8, 2019, at Maple Court. There were 13 members in attendance.
Our meeting was called to order by President Renee Hartman. We are scheduled to deliver Meals on Wheels the week of August 5 through 9, 2019. Renee passed around a sign-up sheet for scheduling. Thank you...
With so many people’s schedules to work around, the Bolan Trinity Church Family finally found a date to have a “Welcoming Party” for Pastor Cory and Allan Allard. They all gathered together on Thursday evening, August 29 with a meal and “Pound Shower.” We’re so glad to have Pastor Cory with us at...
The Trinity Church Family had a welcoming and "get acquainted" gathering for Pastor Cory and her husband, Allan, on Thursday, Aug. 29 in the evening with a picnic-type meal and a "Pantry Pound Shower."
Pastor Cory started the "get acquainted" part by telling about herself. She graduated from...
According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Sudden Oak Death has been confirmed in plants shipped to Midwest region
Homeowners, gardeners and landscape managers are advised to be on alert for diseased rhododendrons. A total of six Midwestern states — Iowa, Illinois,...
To earn an academic letter, students must have a 3.5 or better GPA in both semesters of a school year. Northwood-Kensett students earning the academic letter are (front row) Josiah Kliment, Emma Davidson, Lindsey Davidson, Addy Bachtle, Carly Hengesteg, Chloe Luther, Reina Trosper; (second row)...