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There are many ways to describe the 2023 grain marketing year – transitioning, return to normal, chaotic – the list can go on in many directions. Many grain producers found themselves chasing a downward market as the fundamentals of supply and demand once again found their equilibrium point and...
On Monday, April 21, 2025, thousands of accomplished and experienced runners will take part in the 129th Boston Marathon. Amongst those will be a Northwood native, after four years of dedicated efforts to qualify for the event.
Brock Johnson is a 2008 Northwood-Kensett graduate, son of Janelle and...
Absentee voting for the November 5 general election begins next Wednesday, October 16. The deadline to register to vote falls on October 21.
Those that want to vote by absentee ballot in the general election can currently submit requests.
Absentee ballots will be ready to be mailed starting next...
Despite the community’s history with a tragic loss to a passed school bus, and the common sense dangers involved, Northwood-Kensett bus driver have noticed a disturbing trend this school year, with several instances of drivers passing stopped school buses in recent weeks.
For the N-K community,...
Homecoming is underway at Northwood-Kensett this week, with a number of activities set to round out the week of school pride.
Students at both the elementary and secondary buildings have been dressing up for a week of themed dress up days.
At the elementary school, Monday was Pajama Day, Tuesday...
The annual fall clean up will take place in Northwood starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, continuing through Saturday, October 12. The City is offering a chance for residents to dispose of unwanted items as they do some fall cleaning.
Dumpsters will be provided for Northwood residents at the...
One of three Civil War cannons placed in Worth County in 1893 is in need of help to revitalize its support structure. Organizers are working to repair the cannon at the Manly Cemetery.
The cannon at the Manly Cemetery is one of three that were placed in Worth County. The other cannons are in the...
The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.
“It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says Tivon Feeley, with the Iowa DNR’s forest health program. “Then you can prune your oaks all winter long with the goal to...
Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks. Autumn deer behavior, crop harvest and peak travel times for motorists combine to hike the risk of vehicle-deer collisions in Iowa.
From the middle of October until the third week of November, Iowa bucks...
The founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, will commemorate its 250th in a short two years. Many organizations have partnered with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, to celebrate the nationwide historic events for this milestone of our exceptional government.
The National Society...