Trinity Lutheran Church was organized in 1900, with the church built the nest year. The education of Howells' children began in a little red schoolhouse built on Louis Kovar's farm east of town. The children crossed Maple Creek on a swinging bridge. Classes were later held in the depot and the Congregational Church. An extensive physical plant now houses the Howells Public School, which has earned full accreditation from the North Central Association.
Students enjoy a wide range of academics and extracurricular activities.
From the beginning, the hard work of tilling the land and building a town was alleviated by a robust capacity for enjoyment. Music has been an integral part of Howells history. With music instruction emphasized at home and in school, and with abundant musical talent in the community, bands and orchestras formed easily and frequently. The Howells Ballroom, operated today by the the Howells Fire Department, was a natural progression from the open-air dances on a wooden platform in Nagengast's Grove. Howells observed its centennial in July 1987, with a three-day celebration.