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 ...

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.

RUTHVEN—Senior running back Draven Keeler ran the football 37 times for 272 yards and scored four touchdowns as the North Union Warriors shocked fifth-ranked and undefeated ...

Iowa Weird a great collection of the strange Iowa Weird Vol. 1 Nick Narigon, ed. Hayseed Press $15.95 paperback ISBN 979-8992877625 $7.99 Kindle Just in time for Halloween, Iowa Weird Vol. 1 is a tour ...

First woman pilot at Algona 150 Years Ago The most conclusive practical demonstration of the woman’s rights question which has lately came under our observation, was the muscular activity displayed by ...

People who attended the No Kings Rally on Oct. 18 brought items to donate to the Kossuth County Food Pantry. They also collected and donated more than $200 in cash. It was a great response to help our ...

Most girls and women enjoy a good love story. Hallmark movies are considered the standard for love stories. My wife enjoys their predictability and sappy characters. Many parodies of Hallmark movie ...

Hope Severson, Paityn Sturz, Bailey Merkel, Jace Merkel, Aubrey Menning, Isaac Orban and Hannah Jenson were recently selected for participation in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3,000 ...

A little bit of everything is good; too much of one thing is bad Gratitude. It’s such a simple word with such a complex meaning. Defining it is difficult to do without using the words “thankful” or ...

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ALGONA—A total of 75 runners competed on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the annual Tornado Alley Run. Trophies were awarded for the overall male and female champion in each race. Medals were awarded to the top ...