Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference.
On November 4, voters cast ballots to decide who would represent them in city and school district seats, and in some areas, whether property or hotel taxes should continue or begin.
In the city of Fertile, the terms of mayor and three city council members were up for election. On ballots for mayor...
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. Award recipients were recognized for their impact on local communities, accomplishments in their field and embodiment of the ISU Extension and Outreach 4...
At their regular meeting on October 27, the Northwood city council signed an agreement to get help with solar energy rebates, approved an ordinance for a new stop sign and discussed the future of the downtown mini park.
The City of Northwood has pursued four phases of solar panel projects near its...
At their last meeting in October, the Worth County supervisors approved borrowing to pay for the construction of new conservation, engineer and secondary roads facilities.
Earlier in October, the supervisors approved the funding source for the county’s new conservation, engineer and secondary...
In the early morning hours of September 30, 2025, the North Star Honor Flight made its second trip to Washington, D.C. On board were 83 veterans, among them Vietnam veteran Gary Nerlien.
The goal of Honor Flight is to take WWII, Korean, Vietnam Era and terminally ill veterans on all-expense-paid...
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday October 22.
The NIACC Fall 2025 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for seven weeks of training, customer discovery and developing...
The Worth County supervisors recently approved the beginning process for the construction of a new building for the offices of county departments.
At their meeting on October 13, the supervisors discussed an agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, an engineering firm, for the design and engineering of...
The Northwood-Kensett Elementary School building is in need of a new roof, as discussed by the school board at their October regular meeting. Also discussed was how the district staff will use recent state assessments to focus on student learning.
Heavy rainfalls earlier this year reinforced the...
At their October 13 regular meeting, the Northwood city council discussed a new stop sign, keeping street lights on and the financial results of the past summer’s pool season.
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office brought a recommendation for a stop sign near the north entrance to the Northwood-Kensett...
In a meeting on October 15, the supervisors approved the funding source for the county’s new conservation, engineer and secondary roads buildings.
The County purchased a building and nearby farmland at the end of 2023 and start of 2024. The building is being renovated to become a new facility for...
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