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Several times each year, the Worth County courthouse lawn and sidewalks are surrounded by American flags, in celebration of patriotic holidays. In the future, the task of setting those flags will be made easier for the volunteers that put them in place. At a recent board of supervisors meeting,...
Three Worth County residents were recently recognized as the recipients of scholarships through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Those receiving scholarships included Tianna Charlson, Emma Davidson and Mallory Wilhelm. Ninety-five Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $124,000 were awarded as a part of the...
Local CASA Erin McCord is pictured receiving the Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.
Erin McCord of Northwood, Linda Siems of Nora Springs and Jennifer Schilling of Plainfield received the Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held on May 31 in Cedar Falls.  The award is presented annually to...
In June, 300 youth delegates gathered at Iowa State University for the 2022 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, themed “Building the Future.” Teenagers from across the state, including several from Worth County, came to the Iowa State campus for three days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances,...
The Shell Rock River Watershed Management Coalition was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to complete a comprehensive watershed management plan and further assessment efforts regarding physical environmental inventory, conservation opportunities and issues...
As vacation season went into full swing in the month of July, reported COVID-19 cases remained low and for the first time in many months, if not since the start of the pandemic, there were no new COVID-related deaths reported in the area’s eight counties. At the same time vaccination rates slowed...
At the July meeting, the Northwood-Kensett board of education received an update on the finishing touches that are needed before the Vikings Activity Center can open to the public. They also were given an annual update on the staff and programs that are shared with other school districts....
The WCDA will once again be handing out gift cards to students in Worth County that are in grades K-12, starting this Monday, August 1. The gift card program will begin on Monday, August 1, through Friday, August 26, available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the WCDA office in...
We knew her then as Miss Hammes, our physical education teacher. We know her now as Lolita, our friend. “I found out since I retired that I was a very strict teacher but I don’t think the kids resented it,” she said. “If one was naughty, I made the whole class lie on the floor and hide their eyes...
The 2022 Worth County Fair 4-H Livestock Ribbon Sale once again raised funds to reward local livestock exhibitors for their time and dedication, while allowing local individuals and businesses the change to show their support. On June 20, the ribbon auction was held. A total of $55,725 was paid...

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