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Before they bid farewell to Northwood-Kensett, graduating seniors were recognized with scholarships and awards during Senior Awards Night.
Following are the awards and scholarships given out on Senior Awards Night 2026:
Aristocrats Car Club Scholarship ($750)- Cody Wunderlich
Bernie Saggau Award...
The Osage Veterinary Clinic has added two new veterinarians to their workforce.
Dr. Bailee Bortz recently graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2026. Bailee, who grew up on her family farm north of Rudd, is excited to return to the north Iowa area to begin her...
As a part of an evening of acts of kindness at Lake Mills Elementary, and working with two online influencers, one Lake Mills veteran and alum is being shown support for the beginning of a next chapter in his life.
On December 13, 2025, Sergeant Andrew Henschel, a 2016 Lake Mills High School...
The 87th North Iowa Band Festival included displays of musical talent and recognition of North Iowa student musicians. That included the Lake Mills band and Lake Mills and Central Springs students.
Area high school bands are invited to take part in the Band Festival parade. School bands are chosen...
This Tuesday, June 2, Iowa voters will choose who will represent the Democratic and Republican parties in the November general election.
Offices in the primary election include national, state and county elected positions.
County offices that will appear on primary election ballots include the...
With the recent end of the school year for staff and students at N-K, one teacher said good bye to his elementary classroom for the last time after 34 years.
The end of May 2026 is the end of Greg Parks’ time as a fourth grade teacher at Northwood-Kensett Elementary and coach of various sports, a...
Last week Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for eight counties, including Winnebago and Worth, along with Emmet, Hancock, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas and Woodbury counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 15, and continuing.
Reynolds’ proclamation...
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge. The district will provide free lunches to any child ages 1-18. There are no family income requirements, and those participating do not...
Each year, as the school year winds down, students at Northwood-Kensett Elementary are prepared to ride and travel safely on city streets.
The National Bike Safety Month preparations come with lessons for younger students and reminders for older students about how to ride bikes or scooters safely...
With Independence Day on the way, organizers are currently preparing for and collecting donations for the annual fireworks display.
This year’s fireworks supporters are recognizing the contributions of Dave Tenold, who helped make the fireworks in Northwood possible for many years. That included...