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A simple, yet heartfelt idea turned into a very meaningful moment for Kinley Thompson, her parents, the Northwood-Kensett High School basketball teams and the sixth-grade class.
As Kinley has been battling cancer, she has stayed connected with her classmates over the past few months through...
The Worth County Supervisors and representatives of the City of Northwood continue to discuss the potential future of the agreement for law enforcement service in the city.
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office has provided full law enforcement coverage in the city of Northwood since 2016, under an...
The year is 1970. Northwood-Kensett’s Choral Department, under the direction of Lowell Gangstad, is practicing for its upcoming musical, “110 in the Shade.”
Mr. Gangstad decides to divide the chorus into little groups and, in doing so, puts Jim Hanson and Kathy Hanson together.
“At the time I...
On Saturday, the Iowa legislators representing Worth County took part in a forum in Northwood, sharing information on the current session and answering questions from their constituents.
Winn-Worth Betco presented the forum, welcoming Represenative Jane Bloomingdale and Senator Doug Campbell....
Tax filers have several new issues to be aware of as the filing season approaches. As always, being prepared prior to filing your return is the best way to ensure that your tax return is processed speedily and you receive the maximum refund possible in your situation, says Barb Wollan, a health and...
To keep the spark alive safely this Valentine’s Day, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) encourages extra caution when cooking and using candles to celebrate the holiday. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of U.S. home fires and injuries – nearly half (49 percent) of all...
A new 4-H club dedicated to cooking, creating and exploring will begin on Tuesday, February 27.
The Worth County 4-H Kitchen Masters Cooking Club is open to 4-H’ers in grades 4-12.
Those taking part will learn basic cooking skills and building confidence in the kitchen.
Meetings will be held on...
Community leaders across Iowa often rely on data to guide decisions about housing, workforce, health and local investment, but finding clear, usable information can be a challenge. A new website from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is designed to make that work easier.
The Community...
The Northwood Chamber of Commerce is once again holding a contest to share a variety of prizes to make a special Valentine’s Day for one local winner and their loved one or loved ones.
Prizes include a stay at the Diamond Jo Casino Hotel, dinner for two at Tequila’s Mexican Bar & Grill, two...
The Northwood-Kensett Speech team traveled to Mason City on January 24 to perform at the District Large Group Speech Contest.
Sophomores Maci Smith, Annamarie Block and Keenan Davidson-Jacobs entered in the category of Ensemble Acting and performed "Elevator Games" by Sean Abley. Their performance...