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Plans are underway for our Summer Reading Program and I’d like to give a huge shoutout to some of our Northwood Area businesses who have donated to the library’s Summer Reading Program. In addition to last month’s donors we have had donations from Butler Construction, Robin and Ivan Fredricks,...
On Monday, April 24, Linda Nydegger stopped by the North Union JH COED Relays held at the high school in Armstrong, Iowa. Carter Koppen, an eighth grader at North Iowa, the son of Ross and Jessi Koppen of Buffalo Center, participated in the long jump and the 4x200 relay. She continued to the home...
It’s truly amazing how quickly the months pass by. Since it is said that time flies when you’re having fun, it’s no surprise that activities and gatherings at the Northwood Senior Center fly by in no time flat. With May here in all her glory, here are some ideas for those who enjoy gathering with...
A former resident from Northwood has been inducted into "Who's Who of America." Charles W. Gentz appears in the "Business Services, Consulting and Human Resources" section.
Following is his entry:
Always possessing a managerial spirit and good-natured attitude, Charles W. Gentz served Pella...
On Thursday afternoon, April 20, Bev Lucas hosted the Bolan Trinity United Women if Faith (UMW) at her home.
On Friday afternoon Lori Willert and Linda and Joe Nydegger drove to Mt. Vernon to see Ben Nydegger’s soccer game. Ben happened to score the first goal with his team beating the team from...
N-K graduate Wyatt Willand’s athletic adventures will take him overseas at the end of May.
Throughout his time as a Northwood-Kensett Viking Wyatt Willand made a name for himself and took medals and awards as he raced on many courses and in many events.
Willand has continued that since he...
Joe and Linda Nydegger joined other family members at the Larry and Michele Nydegger and Evelyn’s home, rural Ellendale, for Easter dinner. Those who were able to attend were Daniel Nydegger of Denison; Lori Willert and Kelsie and Reese Drenth of Des Moines and Cole from Reinbeck; Loren and Renee...
As a young girl battles cancer, the community is once again reaching out to support a family in need.
According to information shared on the online giving platform Gofundme, Cayleigh Pepper has recently been diagnosed with a bone cancer called osteosarcoma. She has begun treatment in Rochester,...
April showers let you read for hours! So come on in and check out the library!
I’d like to give a huge shoutout to some of our Northwood area businesses who have already given their donation to the library’s Summer Reading Program. We have had donations from Agri-Sales, Dewey Kruger Music Center,...
Duane and Sharon Holstad will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on Friday, April 7.
They were married at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown, Iowa. The couple have three children, Pam (Pete), Mark (Mary) and Carol (Joe). They have eight grandchildren, Maindy, Alicia, Courtney, Tyler, Brittany,...