Society
The Cheer Fund, a 301 (3)(C) nonprofit has been adding holiday joy to North Iowa neighbors in need since 1927.
In 2024, a new volunteer board of directors took on the challenge of continuing its mission after its affiliation with the Globe Gazette ended after 95 years.
The Cheer Fund serves seven...
It’s definitely cooler some days but that doesn’t make a bit of difference at Reconnect 720. We are still “dishing” out warm food and warm friendships five days a week. Our very popular coffee get-togethers are going strong. 8:30 a.m. on Mondays for the men and Tuesdays for the ladies. ...
On Saturday afternoon Joe and Linda Nydegger hosted a “Pumpkin Party” at their home for the family of Irvin and Elsie (Steenhard) Koppen (Linda’s parents) and relatives. It was a time to catch up on each other’s lives, “food grazing,” pumpkin decorating and carving and a hay ride. Family came...
Lindsey Moore has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.
Moore, of Northwood, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows...
Twenties Club members met Monday, Oct. 13 at the home of Delores Knudson with 14 members in attendance. Deanna Luedtke called the meeting to order with Becky Tews, secretary, doing roll call and reading the minutes from the last meeting. Delores Knudson, treasurer, gave her report with all dues...
The Pancakes, Pumpkins and Pumpkin Pie event held at the Bolan Schoolhouse recently was a great success. Many pumpkins came out of the patch, pancakes eaten and pie enjoyed.
The Bolan UM Women met after church services to start planning their upcoming drive in – take out dinner to be held on...
The Green Thumb Garden Club met on Monday, September 22, at the Olson Room. Theresa Cooper, president, called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Conservation Pledge. Penny Robb, Secretary read the August meeting minutes. Peter Julseth moved to accept...
Saturday, October 4, Linda Nydegger represented the Bolan Trinity United Women in Faith at the Iowa UWF 2025 Annual Meeting at the Algona First United Methodist Church. There was the usual business meeting, plus the election of officers for 2026, and then speakers. The first speaker was Algona’s...
Samuel Kliment and Olivis Stilley exchanged vows on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Pastor Jeff Phelps of Crossroads Church of Albert Lea officiated the wedding.
Olivia is the daughter of Bruce and Emerlee Stilley and granddaughter of Bill and ...
The Northwood Public Library is hosting our annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We’re going to have bingo, eyeball races, candy corn bowling and more! Wear your costume and get a free book to keep!
We have four Friday Story Times planned for October...