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North Iowa Area Community College has announced that 768 individuals have been named to the 2020 Spring Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 93 Iowa communities, 14 states and 14 countries.
The NIACC College President’s List includes students who complete a minimum of...
Granger Kingland graduated from Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, following the spring 2020 semester. Kingland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community Health. He is the son of Douglas and Gretchen Kingland from Northwood.
Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with...
Effective immediately, the library will begin phase 3 of our reopening plan. We will now be open to the public (with restrictions) on Mondays and Fridays from 1-5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-6 p.m. We will offer curbside pickup during all open hours. If you are uncomfortable entering the...
The Worth County Historical Society will meet at the Northwood Museum on Tuesday, July 21, at 9:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to attend. Social distancing is practiced at these meetings.
The Bethel and Bolan Trinity United Methodist church service this past Sunday was held outside in the Bethel parking lot at 9 a.m. There were quite a few in attendance. The service continues to be on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. and on radio station 97.1 at 11 a.m. This type of worship service will...
The cost of meat at the grocery store has gone through the roof for various complicated reasons. Restaurants have raised prices too. So, I thought it might be time to dig out one of my vegetarian cookbooks and see what looks good. I love nothing better than a juicy burger but I’ve also learned you...
While the Fourth of July has come and gone, fundraising continues for next year’s fireworks finale.
Those interested in contributing to the Ol' Crackers fireworks fund drive may drop off donations at Farmers State Bank in Northwood or at the Northwood Anchor office.
The Northwood Anchor will...
The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Matt Cecil.
Among 4,290 students, a total of 1,485 students qualified for the High Honor...
Lindsey Davidson, daughter of Ron and Michelle Davidson, has been presented the $500 Northwood Lions Club Achievement Award for 2020.
High school years at N-K were busy ones for Lindsey. Not only was she a member of Math Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, Speech and Drama, she was on...
June 14 is Flag Day. Not much hoopla is part of this “minor” holiday: no parades, no business closings, no speeches….at least not in Northwood, except perhaps at the VFW. But, seeing that our flag and what it stands for are currently under fire from different arenas, I decided this would be a...