Society
One of the best kept secrets in Northwood is the Northwood Lions Club. Of course, it’s not a secret at all. It’s just a wonderful way to meet people and reach out to our community.
This year the Northwood Lions celebrate their 97th birthday.
With proceeds from fundraisers – the root beer float...
Greetings from the Kensett Public Library, I hope everyone has been having a fun summer.
We had a fun day at the city park with a picnic and "Imagination Playground," sponsored by FUNK. A big appreciation too, Noelle Kramer for bringing it and setting it up and showing the kids how to build fun...
Life in Iowa is wonderful but there is often something to grouse about. In the middle of winter, it’s the freezing temps and high heating bills. In the “dog days of August” is the scorching temps and the high A/C bills. But, nowhere is perfect and we have many more blessings than other areas. We...
We’d like to share our appreciation for all our sponsors who helped make our Summer Reading Party a success! And of course, all our little readers in Northwood who had so much fun with the Summer Reading Program! Now that it is completed, school is just around the corner.
We will have a back-to-...
The 20th Vacation Bible School in Bolan was held July 13-17. The theme of “RAINFOREST FALLS, Exploring the Nature of God” happened during a hot and humid week, like a rainforest, and was wonderfully meaningful and memorable! So many returning participants have become responsible crew and station...
The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.
Among 4,065 students, a total of 1,300 students qualified for the High Honor List by...
There was a Vacation Bible School meeting on Wednesday, July 8, in the Bolan Trinity UM Church basement for the leaders and helpers for VBS which will start on Monday, July 13, around the village of Bolan. There has been much time spent getting the five buildings ready for the week. It was great...
Those able to take part in the Bible reading marathon at the Worth County Court House over the Fourth weekend from Bolan Trinity UM Church were Lori Willert and Linda Nydegger.
Coming up next week with be Ecumenical Vacation Bible School in Bolan from 9 a.m. until Noon. The Theme this year is “...
On Monday afternoon, June 22, 2026, the Helen Hinman Dwelle ISDAR Chapter met at Gerry Arnold's home. The meeting was called to order by Colleen Lawler, Chapter Regent, opening with recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, Daughter’s Creed, The American’s Creed, and The Preamble to the...
The following students were named to the President's List at Iowa State University. Students achieving this prestigious designation have maintained a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters.
Local students include Marli Ann Backhaus, Elementary Education, B.S. of Kensett; Cecelia Susan Hill,...