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This is the first winter I’ve experienced in Iowa since 2009! It’s really good to know there are many things to do, see and learn right here in Northwood to keep us busy and entertained during cold weather. With our convenient transit system, those over 60 or who are disabled are able to ride the...
Happy January, Happy New Year!
The Northwood Public Library has four Friday morning Story Times scheduled for January. They will start at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 17, 24 and 31. Story Time is geared for toddler and preschool age, but babies are welcome too! It’s a fun time for kids to...
The “12 Days of Christmas” held at the Bolan Schoolhouse and Cultural Center through December 4th is really quite “Awesome!” Plus, all the Nativities on display in the lighted display cases is really something to behold. For me, this is the first time I have ever seen a “Chicken Nativity Set!” ...
Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota, and First Shell Rock Lutheran Church, Northwood, Iowa, announce the arrival of their new pastor, the Rev. Samuel Johnson. He will be installed as their pastor at a 4 p.m. service on January 5, 2025, at Our Savior’s, 320 West College Street, Albert...
Bolan is all lit up for the Christmas holiday! The “12 Days of Christmas” programs at the Bolan Schoolhouse and Cultural Center have all come together. Groups from around the area are coming and decorating trees. It will all look Awesome when all 12 are decorated! The Press Release will be out...
Fourteen members of Twenties Club met Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. at Signatures for their Christmas party.
After the meal, members met at Sharyl Ferley’s home for meeting and dessert. Deanna Luedtke, president, called the meeting to order. Roll call and minutes were read by secretary, Becky Tews...
On Sunday afternoon Lori and Scott Willert and Cole Willert and Jenna Stene, plus Joe and Linda Nydegger attended the Christmas with Wartburg 2024 concert entitled “Hear the Angels Sing” which was held at the Neumann building on campus. Ben Nydegger is part of the Concert Choir and Ritterchor. ...
After nearly 12 years with First Security Bank, Becky Aarback has announced her retirement.
Becky joined First Security in January of 2013 as a Branch Office Representative at First Security’s Manly location. During her years at the bank, she’s been responsible for a wide range of duties that...
Trinity’s Swiss Steak Dinner, held on November 17, was a great success! Funds collected are for church restroom improvements.
All are invited and welcome to attend our traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service in Bolan 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24.
Special musical selections in...
Happy December! As we close out 2024, what was your favorite book?
The library has three days in December that we will be closed for holidays. Tuesday, December 24 for Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 26 for Christmas. We will be closing at 4 p.m. on December 31 for New Years Eve, and closed...