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January
The first baby of 2025 was born less than 13 hours into the new year. Wrenley Sue Schroeder was born at 12:49 p.m. on January 1. She was welcomed by parents Mitchell and Amanda Schroeder and siblings Quinn, Emma, Lillian and Wyatt.
The Northwood-Kensett FCCLA Chapter helped serve at the...
With the arrival of the new year, many are anticipating the arrival of the first baby born in the area. That applies to the family eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first baby to be born in 2026 in the Northwood-Kensett school district. It also applies to the 13 Northwood area merchants who...
It's the beginning of a new year and the Northwood Lions are joining with the Red Cross again in co-sponsoring the first of three blood drives in our area.
As has been mentioned in the past, the amount of blood needed for a variety of health needs runs higher each year, because of population...
Budgeting and salaries were discussed at the December 8 regular meeting of the Worth County supervisors.
As the County begins the process of setting budgets for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2026, County department heads review their planned revenues and expenses.
The supervisors are...
At their regular meeting on December 8, the Northwood city council approved a bid for a final phase of solar panels, approved new garbage and recycling fees and approved sharing a position with the school district.
The City of Northwood has pursued solar panels to help offset the energy costs of...
At their meeting on December 29, the Worth County Supervisors discussed a change to the position of Worth County attorney, from part time to full time.
Currently, the Worth County attorney is a part time position. That means that those elected to the office can represent the County and still...
Three Northwood Scouts from Troop 33 earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2025.
Eagle Scout is the highest rank awarded in Scouting. Only about 4% of Scouts achieve this prestigious rank. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Scout must meet rigorous requirements, including earning at least 21 merit badges...
The city of Lake Mills is participating in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) unit's Rural Housing Readiness Assessment (RHRA) Program.
A local housing committee will be participating in an educational session and a strategic planning session...
With the start of the new year comes the official implementation or enforcement of laws passed in 2025.
Sports betting
As of the start of the new year, winnings from sports betting in Iowa are considered earned income, subject to state and federal income tax.
State income tax will be withheld...
One of my favorite annual traditions at my last district (Ankeny) was our Health and PE Winter Olympics, an event that was created to promote sportsmanship, working together, having fun and generosity. When I accepted the elementary PE position, I could not wait to bring this experience to...