Founders’ Day weekend will offer multiple opportunities to take a step back in time to the early days of Algona through live performances, historical tours and museum exhibits.

School’s out, but student-athletes are still training. With a recent appearance in the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships, Iowa State Bank made a $1,248 donation to the track ...

Even with a little construction happening down the street, the Kossuth County Farmers Market continues to draw an impressive number of vendors and shoppers.

ALGONA — After a several-year hiatus, Hy-Vee is bringing back a cherished tradition where its longest-tenured employees will once again be celebrated big and bold as the face of Hy-Vee on updated semi ...

This group of guys played modified pitch softball in Algona from the 1970’s through the 2000’s at Algona’s North Park, qualifying multiple times (five) for the State Modified Softball Tournament. The ...

#1 D. Mertz Fundraiser: The legacy of Delores Mertz’s support of education is continued with the Scholarship Fundraiser that bears her name. Former Iowa Governer of 22 years Terry Branstad will speak ...

A Kossuth County EMS ambulance is on the sidelines after hitting a deer near Clear Lake. The crash happened about 3 a.m., Saturday, June 21, on Interstate 35 north of Clear Lake, said Kossuth County ...

ALGONA—Carter Schwab delivered a two-out, two-run walk off double to lead the Bishop Garrigan Golden Bear baseball team to an exciting 3-2 come-from-behind Top of Iowa Conference contest played on ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa - Loras College has announced the names of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in 2025. Patrick Louscher of Algona was one of the announced graduates.

A new state law requires cities to allow the use of fireworks within city limits on July 3 and 4. The Algona City Council adopted an update to its ordinance regarding the use of fireworks within city ...

WATERLOO–Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students. To ...

The chairman of the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors says he will not seek re-election next year. Supervisor Carter Nath, who represents the First District, says he won’t seek another term on the ...