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The Worth County Historical Society works to preserve all aspects of life within the county’s history, including farming, school, business, military and much more. The group was formed in 1970, and members stored artifacts in local homes. Now, the society is based in the Worth County Museum in Northwood and consist...Continue Reading

The Winnebago County Historical Society has found innovative ways to dig up the past for all to explore while preserving/presenting artifacts and encouraging community involvement. The society was slowly formed throughout the 1960s as locals began collecting and storing artifacts in a home. When the Mansion Hotel in Forest City becam...Continue Reading

The Grafton Heritage Depot Museum remains a hidden gem of North Iowa, standing firm in its original location by the railroad tracks. While passenger transits stopped running in 1938, the building stayed open until 1974, when the last depot agent left. Motivated by the fact that Grafton was founded because o...Continue Reading

ADA Enterprises Inc. in Northwood is proof that small-town businesses can succeed and conduct business worldwide, including in Canada, Europe and Saudi Arabia. ADA started in 1974 in Minnesota as an animal flooring manufacturer and later purchased Premier Polysteel to manufacture playground equipment and outdoor furniture in 1998. Finally, in 2006...Continue Reading

On June 23, roughly two dozen local interns gathered at the Clear Lake Arts Center to network and discover how to become innovative leaders in the workforce. “Change is going to happen,” said speaker and workplace psychologist Celina Peerman. “Being change ready is a choice.” The night started with an ice breake...Continue Reading

Lake Mills Motor Sports, Inc. has been serving Lake Mills with recreational vehicles since 1999. The business sells products like razors, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and ATVs, as well as Cub Cadet and Gravely lawn mowers. The business also offers a complete service shop for Polaris products. A second store located in Algona, title...Continue Reading

Last November, the City of Northwood welcomed Douglas Moehle back for his fifth year as mayor. Moehle is most looking forward to continuing to help Northwood sustain itself. “My fear is small-town Iowa is disintegrating, so I’m hoping to help Northwood survive,” said Moehle. “I’m hoping it becomes a nice enough plac...Continue Reading