The Northwood-Kensett Vikings boys basketball team traveled to Greene on Tuesday, January 13, for a Top of Iowa Conference game with the North Butler Bearcats and fell 55-35.
July
Northwood celebrated the Fourth of July. The fireworks were held the day before. On the Fourth, the annual parade was held. The Northwood Anchor was honored to serve as grand marshals. Other Fourth events included the naming of Little, Junior and Miss and Mr. Northwood and citizens of the...
At a workshop meeting on January 14, the Worth County supervisors discussed the terms and costs for providing law enforcement coverage in Northwood and Manly.
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office has provided full law enforcement coverage in the city of Northwood since 2016, under an ongoing contract...
At their regular meeting on January 12, the Northwood City Council heard a request for advice from the Northwood Volunteer Fire and EMS service.
Chief Ryan Schoon was at the meeting asking for advice on how to keep the department’s payroll managed consistently.
Schoon explained that the...
For 50 years, Dennis Johnson has led and supported programs that have provided opportunities for education and enrichment for young people and adults in and around Worth County. At the end of January, Johnson will end his time as a leader at Worth County Extension.
For Johnson, a Northwood-Kensett...
Have you ever cut a phone call short to save the last 5% of your phone’s battery? Or maybe you couldn’t record your child’s event because you came straight from work and forgot your charger? We’ve all been there. This year there will be something new at most of N-K’s activities. It’s a charging...
With N-K’s calendar changing to no more early outs next year, the Fellowship for United Northwood-Kensett (FUNK) has expanded its program and changed its name to N-K After School K-5 Program.
The expanded program of this new non-profit is planned for one day a week from 3:30-4:30 and will now be...
At their regular meeting in January, the Northwood-Kensett school board approved new bus management software, next year’s school calendar and learned about the timeline for elementary roof improvements.
Director of Transportation Barry Wangsness was at the board meeting to discuss a bus management...
The Worth County Extension Service will be hosting a retirement open house for Worth County Extension Education Specialist Dennis Johnson on Thursday, January 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Worth County Community Room at the Worth County Fairgrounds at 1206 Third Avenue North in Northwood.
Johnson is...
It was less than a week before the first baby of the new year was born. That first baby and their family will be congratulated with gifts from a number of area businesses.
The first baby of 2026 is Rulon Hilbur Miller, born on January 6, at 6:29 a.m. Rulon was 9 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 1/2 inches...
April
Worth County 4-H’ers traveled to the Iowa Capitol, where they toured the building and met with local legislators.
Area community groups shared fun and information with families visiting the Kensett Community Center. as a part of the first Family Fun Night
ADA Enterprises held a ribbon...
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