Children and grown-ups were able to visit with Santa at the Fenton American Legion. There were plenty of food, games, crafts and prizes. Some kids were even able to walk away with brand new sleds.

Two children were checked out at a local hospital after a crash west of Algona. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says the two juveniles were in a 2005 GMC Canyon pick-up that hit a patch of glare ...

CLIVE — A northern Iowa woman has won a $50,000 lottery prize. Cynthia “Thia” Allum of Algona won the second top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Cyclone™” scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket ...

A new study by The Harris Poll reveals a generational shift as Gen Z and Millennials demand 'Holiday Lite' celebrations - creative, inclusive, and practical alternatives to outdated traditions.

There are 26 businesses participating in the drawing, with each business offering a prize valued for at least $400. The Chamber pays for $250 of each weekly prize and the business chosen each week ...

The Oliver’s Light Foundation has established an endowment fund with the Kossuth County Community Foundation to ensure its mission of assisting animal rescue groups continues for generations to come.

The West Bend Chamber of Commerce sponsored the West Bend Santa Days with lots of fun activities for the good boys and girls. Submitted photos.

Jenna Boelter of Algona, a student in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, presented their research titled "Exploring the gene expression ...

For more than 32 years Mallory served the Algona Community and was the driving force behind many community activities, fundraisers and events.

Both squads came into the game with outstanding seasons as Bishop Garrigan’s only loss came to No. 2 ranked Newell Fonda (1A) while Algona’s two losses were to Estherville-Lincoln Central (No. 2 in 3A ...