Society
Worth County County of Promise is raising money to provide food baskets for local families in need. Food baskets will include a ham, side dishes, vegetables, and a treat. Each basket cost WCCOP $15 to put together.
WCCOP is seeking sponsors for baskets this year. Director Angela Wright said they...
The Worth Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners and the Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) and its Auxiliary announced the district winner of the scholarship competition.
Kennedy Eskildsen, Northwood, is the Worth County winner for 2020. Kennedy will receive a scholarship of $500...
Worth County Extension was well represented at this year’s IECA and 4-H Legislative Day with a delegation of 29 4-Her’s, parents and Extension Council members participating.
Those in attendance were greeted by Terry Maloy, IECA Executive Director and Worth County Extension Council President and...
Italian families often use the term “gravy” for red pasta sauce and “macaroni” for any type of pasta. Sort of like saying “pop” for any kind of soft drink; everyone knows what you mean. Nancy Verde Barr uses this old-time term in the title of her cookbook “We Called It Macaroni: An American...
April is just around the corner...sort of. But getting through March isn't nearly as difficult when there are interesting things to do that keep us active, our minds stretching and our bodies moving. Things as simple as walking in place while holding on to a chair for balance can keep joints...
Erika Heideman of Northwood was named to the High Honor List for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato Among 3,445 students, a total of 915 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight "A" average.
Waldorf University is recognized Thomas Fierova...
“100 Best Smoothies & Juices” (2010, Paragon Books, Bath, UK) has enough healthy and delicious recipes inside its covers to avoid repeating anything for several months. In these days of quick breakfasts on the go or wanting to eat clean and healthy, the idea of blending ingredients and sipping...
The Clear Lake Arts Center (CLAC) is exhibiting the young talent from the area in the North Iowa Student Art Exhibition.
This annual exhibition is a favorite at CLAC and for many of the community members. It will be on view from March 3 – 28.
A celebration is planned for this Saturday, March 7,...
The Green Thumb Garden Club met on Monday, February 24, at Maple Court.
Roll call was answered by 12 members. Roll call was name your favorite floral scent.
Penny Robb handed out the flower show schedule. She said she has the judges lined up for the show.
Seeds that were gotten, were taken by...
The Phrase, “I’m sick of winter” has been heard quite often these days. So what do you think---was it a bad winter, a so-so winter, or a good winter?
Let me share a few stories about the winter of 1936! It was called the Telephone Wire winter because the drifted snow was so high a person could...