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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

ALGONA—Fourth-ranked Algona came out ready to play in the opening round of the Class 3A football playoffs by scoring 35 points in the first 13 minutes of the game to get the continuous clock in effect ...

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 ...

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 ...

ALGONA—Bishop Garrigan jumped out to an early 21-0 advantage and never looked back in a 47-12, eight-man playoff victory at Conway Field over the Riceville Wildcats on Friday, Nov. 1. The ...

CARROLL—The Algona swim team concluded the 2024 regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Carroll against the Tigers and Perry Bluejays. Perry won the meet with a final team score of 66 points as Algona ...

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 ...

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 ...