After some debate, Algona City Council members unanimously approved annexing a 54-acre portion of land just north of the city limits contingent upon a construction of a solar farm. Owned by Dixie ...

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant ...

These kids kept busy with projects at the West Bend Public Library Story Hour program. Submitted photos. Oaklynn and Sophia Fehr listen to a story.

Ninth graders include: *Teagan Alesch, Brooklyn Berte, *Cate Birkey, Henry Bode, *Gabby  Buscher, Maxim Buscher, Jayden Deike, Alec Deitering, Weston Ehlers, Addyson Faris, Delaney Fessler, Emma ...

The Whittemore Fire Department recently received a donation from the NEW Cooperative Foundation. The Whittemore Fire Department provides fire extinguishing and emergency response services for the ...

FORT DODGE—Algona junior, Gavin Weber, came across the finish line in 40 th place overall on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Class 3A state cross-country meet held at the Lakeside Golf Course just north of Fort ...

Turtle Lake, a vital waterway connecting Millers Bay, Emerson Bay, and Spencer Beach is in urgent need of preservation. Over time, sediment buildup has impacted the flow of clean water into West Lake ...

The Quilts of Valor weekend was held at the The Quilted Steeple Quilt Shop and Retreat Center in rural Lone Rock Nov. 1-3. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary attended to make patriotic quilts ...

Active Seniors of Algona hosted a Halloween carnival for kids of all ages. There was trick or treating, many games were available and prizes were awarded to all participants. It was a very enjoyable ...

The Kossuth County Community Foundation (KCCF) will host a workshop for nonprofit organizations to help agencies maximize donor relationships with planned giving strategies. This workshop will be ...

ALGONA, Iowa – Have you never sewn before or maybe you enjoy sewing already and want a new project? Come join the Iowa State Extension and Outreach for this upcoming opportunity to make a fall themed ...

Officer Leah Johnson, the newest officer on the Algona Police Department, worked her first day on the job on Monday, Nov. 4. The officer, who previously worked for the Mason City Police Department, ...