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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds last week signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.
The proclamation is effective immediately and continues through December 8.
The proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans...
With the arrival of cooler weather, Alliant Energy encourages customers to be safe around natural gas.
“Safety is our top priority,” said Adam Marxen, manager of gas integrity and standards for Alliant Energy. “As customers begin to turn on their furnaces to stay warm as temperatures drop, there...
Iowa farmers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until November 22 to submit initial paperwork.
Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSP and...
A group of Northwood-Kensett student observers recently spent some time surveying whether or not their classmates operated their vehicles safely.
Students in FCCLA (Family, Career and Consumer Leaders of America) are taking part in the the SAFE (Seatbelts are for Everyone) program.
The SAFE...
Last week, a group of student performers from Northwood-Kensett traveled to NIACC to take part in the North Central Iowa Honor Choir, held on November 4.
The choir festival invites singers in grades 7-12 from schools across North Iowa to learn, practice and perform together in a variety of group...
Voters on Tuesday cast votes to fill election offices in county, state and federal government.
Appearing on ballots for county offices were Republican incumbent Mark Smeby and Democrat Rick Scholbrock for supervisor from District 2; Republican incumbent Jacki Backhaus and Democrat Mike Bode for...
The Northwood City Council received a report on the financial results of swimming pool operations, with the highest overall losses since the pool opened, but not significantly higher than recent years.
In the summer of 2024, the Northwood Swimming Pool operated at a loss of $67,471.69. That...
Earlier this fall the Worth County supervisors signaled their support for a Manly railroad museum and events center with a financial commitment.
At a previous meeting, the supervisors had been approached by members of the Sabin family about plans to build a railroad museum and events center.
The...
A service that connects home providers with people in need of special services is looking for help in Worth County. The Mosaic at Home service helps providers earns income and perks while providing a stable place to live for those in need.
“Mosaic offers 24-hour services through Mosaic at Home for...
At their October regular meeting, the Northwood-Kensett school board discussed associate and nutritional staff raises and approved counseling assistance for students.
The school district has been dealing with issues finding aids and nutritional staff this school year. The school board discussed pay...