Washington could learn from us It was maybe a happy coincidence last week that while I was following the news about Trump’s soybean deal with China that I also happened to tune into the Iowa Farmers ...

The Kossuth County Elections Commission has released the unofficial election results. In the Algona mayoral race, incumbent Rick Murphy was re-elected with 97% of the vote. In a close race for Algona ...

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Carol Catherine Capesius, age 64, of Bode, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona after a courageous seven-year battle with brain cancer. Mass of Christian ...

The grounds of Riverview Cemetery and Eastlawn Cemetery are being prepared for winter. Please note the decoration reminders for fall, related to vases, artificial flowers, wreaths and shepherd hooks.

The 2025 Kossuth County Fair Royalty was crowned Tuesday evening during a ceremony in the grandstands at the fairgrounds. The 2024 Kossuth County Fair Queen Meredith Tigges served as mistress of ...

Reflect and revisit Algona’s history By Rick Murphy Mayor Have you seen “Silent Night in Algona”? This movie is based on true events that happened right here in Algona during World War II when our ...

Students have begun using the $13.1 million Algona Fieldhouse athletic facility. While some tasks still remain, Algona school officials planned to do a walkthrough this week to determine substantial ...

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This was the first year Gold-Eagle Coop has offered scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing higher education. The scholarship committee enjoyed reading through the 11 applications submitted from ...

Bishop Garrigan campus ministries visited the kindergarten students at the Seton campus to build gingerbread houses. From left: Frank Patten, Gibson Menke, Bristol Whitacre and Aliyah Henry. Submitted ...

DES MOINES—A pair of Algona senior softball players were among a long list of players across the state that were recently named to the Academic All-State team by the Iowa Girls Softball Coaches ...