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America’s State Parks in partnership with ReserveAmerica recently announced the winners of the 8th annual America’s State Parks Photo Contest. The judging panel viewed over 5,100 entries representing six categories including Scenic & Seasons, Camping Traditions, Wildlife, Park Bloopers, Best...
Northwood-Kensett has begun the process of finding the next superintendent, after current superintendent Mike Crozier announced his retirement earlier in October.
Part of the process includes asking N-K district residents to share what they are looking for in a new superintendent.
An online...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The program celebrates farms that have been owned by the same families for 100 and 150 years,...
Absentee voting for the November 5 general election began on Wednesday, October 16. The deadline to register to vote is this Monday, October 21.
Those that want to vote by absentee ballot in the general election can currently submit requests. The last day to request a ballot be mailed is October...
The driver of a vehicle traveling on Interstate 35 in Worth County died following a crash on Sunday.
Samuel Joseph Poquette, 33, of New Ulm, Minnesota, was traveling south on the interstate in a car, near the Kensett/Joice exit, when they lost control, drove into the median, through the cable...
On Monday, October 28, the Worth County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss an ordinance that will add rules and regulations regarding hazardous liquid pipelines. The ordinance is being pursued as a pressurized carbon dioxide pipeline is being developed along the southern border...
On Tuesday, November 5, voters will decide who will fill county, state and federal offices. Absentee voting for the general election begins today, October 16.
County offices appearing on ballots will include county auditor, sheriff and supervisor representing District 2.
Running for supervisor...
Darwin Lehmann, superintendent of the Forest City and Central Springs Community School Districts, has been named the 2024-25 Iowa Superintendent of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.
“I am so happy that Darwin was selected as this year’s recipient. He provides exceptional leadership and...
Last week, Northwood-Kensett sophomores sat down with Ken Zimmerman to discuss mental health issues, concerns and how to help themselves and each other address them.
Zimmerman is an independent social worker. He currently serves on the North Iowa Children’s Alliance Board, and works with children...
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding every Iowa voter to have a plan in place to be successful in casting their ballot this election. Whether you plan to vote absentee by mail, early absentee in-person, or in person at the polls on Election Day, it’s never too early to make a plan....