Former Central Springs Panther head softball coach Belinda “Punky” (Kraft) Nelson is being inducted into the Softball Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 26, during the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association Annual All-Star Series being held in Waukee

Former Central Springs Panther head softball coach Belinda “Punky” (Kraft) Nelson is being inducted into the Softball Coaches Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 26, during the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association Annual All-Star Series being held in Waukee, approximate time is 6:15 p.m.
Nelson is a...
At their last meeting in June, the Northwood city council discussed city streets, scooters and dogs.
The discussion of streets included a question from the public, and approval of funds for street expenses to support the housing development on the south side of Northwood.
When it came time for...
The community of Grafton will hold its annual celebration this weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 18-20, with a full weekend of events, activities and celebrations.
Turkey Day activities begin this Friday, July 18, with a beer garden at 7 p.m.
Events this Saturday morning, July 19, start with...
At their regular meeting in July, the Northwood-Kensett school board discussed updated student handbooks, the new superintendent’s plans for his first days at the school and the board’s priorities for issues of focus in the next Iowa legislative session.
The board approved updated handbooks for the...

Last week, Waking Miss Winifred hosted a meeting of local, area and state leaders to discuss the hotel and broader goals for Northwood as a community.
Also taking part in the meeting was Debi Durham, the director of the Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Other local...
Worth County Public Health has been hosting vaccine clinics in July, with more continuing through the end of the month.
WCPH offers a number of vaccines, offering protection from a variety of illnesses. They can bill over 100 insurance providers, and no appointments are necessary at the vaccine...
With the nomination deadline for the first entries in the Northwood-Kensett Athletic Hall of Fame, more information has been made available.
The deadline for nominations to be submitted is next Tuesday, July 15. So far, their have been 18 submissions for the Hall of Fame, including student...
At their last meeting in June, the Worth County supervisors approved the start of the process to build new offices for the county’s conservation and roads departments and new maintenance facilities for the roads department.
At the end of 2023 and start of 2024, Worth County purchased a building...

Each year, during the annual Fourth of July celebration, two citizens and/or groups are recognized for their service to the community, as Citizen of the Year, chosen by the Northwood Chamber and the TUNE (Total United Northwood Effort) Volunteer of the Year.
The citizens are announced and...
The Glenville-Emmons school district will hold a bond referendum on August 12, seeking the authority to borrow funds for a number of school repairs, improvements and remodels.
Voters will be asked if the district should be given the authorization to borrow up to $24,425,000 for facility...