News
Just before their Thanksgiving break began, the students at Northwoood-Kensett Elementary welcomed a new member of the staff. The canine companion Chloe became the second therapy dog to wander N-K halls.
Chloe is the pet and now service animal belonging to elementary counselor Kelly Bowman. Chloe...
The Northwood Theatre will once again offer a number of free holiday shows, courtesy of local sponsors. A free small popcorn and small pop will be offered at each movie.
The first movie will be held this Saturday, December 7, at 3:15 p.m., with “Arthur Christmas,” sponsored by the Northwood...
With the holidays on the way, the Share Shoppe is offering special shopping hours for kids to shop for their families.
The Share Shoppe is a mission venture of several area churches. The store resells donated items, which are in gently used or new and only sold when in good condition.
The store...
On Monday, November 18, 11 Northwood-Kensett high school students participated in the Top of Iowa Conference Honor Choir.
The event was hosted at Boman Fine Arts Center in Forest City. Over 150 students from the conference came together to rehearse music and perform an evening concert.
"Our...
On Saturday, November 16, four Northwood-Kensett Middle School students traveled to Clear Lake Middle School to participate in the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Middle School Honor Band.
The participating students included Madeline Christianson (8th grade, trumpet), Dominic Duncomb (7th grade,...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with an ISave 529 giveaway. "Visit ISave529.com before December 31 and register to win a $5,290 ISave 529 contribution," Smith said. "It's the perfect gift that can ensure your child's dreams are as unique as they are."
ISave 529 Account...
Keep Iowa Beautiful's 15th Annual Photography Contest is in full swing! This annual contest aims at raising awareness of Iowa's natural and environmental beauty.
The two-phase contest ends on Friday, December 13, 2024. Each of the six categories will be awarded $100 for first place, $75 for second...
For farmers and those in the agriculture community, this year has been one that saw some variations across the season. The upcoming Corn and Soybean Clinic will offer some information on the issues that faced farmers this year and will face them in the year to come.
“Variability is definitely the...
While Chirstmas is on the way, the official kick off to the holiday season in Northwood is set for Saturday, December 7. The day will include a number of events and activities to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
The day begins with the Chapter ES PEO selling cookies and poinsettias from 9 a.m....
With many looking for the perfect item for those on their Christmas lists, they need look no further than the many local businesses that offer plenty of ways to find what they're looking for close to home.
For gifts with an Iowa flair, the Barn Boutique in the Top of Iowa Welcome Center offers a...