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By JoAnn Lower
Josh (JJ) Wise, 34, of Klemme, Iowa, was awarded the title “Iowa State Champion Auctioneer” on Tuesday, August 13.
Wise, a Manly native, is a long-time member of the Iowa Auctioneers Association and participates in nearly 300 auctions a year.
He currently owns and operates JJ Wise...
By Erin McCorderin@nwdanchor.com
On August 1, a group of around 40 people gathered in the community room of the Worth County Extension office to get an update on farm leasing prices and other topics of interest to the agricultural industry.
The featured speaker was Kevin Leibold, Farm and Ag...
The Northwood city council put an end, or at least put on hold, a longtime housing assistance program that may be unneeded in the current housing market. They also heard a request regarding the removal of a portion of sidewalk in the city.
For 16 years, the City of Northwood has offered an...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, when health experts encourage families to make sure their young and adults have vaccines that are up to date.
This National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout...
The Apiary competition brought out the buzz among competitors when it was judged prior to the start of the 2019 Iowa State Fair.
All exhibitor entries were products of the exhibitor's apiary unless otherwise specified. Entries will be on display throughout the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the...
By Erin McCorderin@nwdanchor.com
It is soon going to be easier for patrons to bring a tasty Worth Brewing beverage home with them.
Peter Ausenhus, Worth Brewing Company owner, operator and brew master, recently added a bottling machine to the brewery, and is expecting to get the labels for the...
This year's Founders Day events will once again include a cemetery walk, honoring the memories of a group of those buried at Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.
Those included on this year's cemetery walk include Jack McMullen, Richard Estes and Addison Hinman.
The annual event is presented by the...
The annual celebration of Founders Day in Northwood will feature the 16th annual Aristocrats Car Show, on Saturday, September 7.
The annual show features club cars on display, with trophies on the line, and those attending Founders Day invited to view the classic cars on display.
Registration...
By JoAnn Lower
Tom Fretty was often heard saying, “A prophet is never welcome in his hometown.” Mary and Steve Wise want to change that image and make Manly proud.
“We want to make Lanterns & Lace – 'A Party Place' available to anyone and everyone,” the couple said.
Located at 3584 Orchid...
Earlier this spring, a group of three ISU student interns traveled to Worth County to assist a group that is working to build and promote a network of trails and routes for a variety of outdoor recreation in the county.
Rachel Findling, Emily Leerhoff and Samarth Vachhrajani, students in the...