Kossuth County Conservation Board Executive Director Kendall Stumme was honored Tuesday for 40 years of service. Stumme started as a ranger in 1986. He’s been the organization’s executive director ...

I had to do it, so should today's kids There is too much, especially with all the curricular activities Kids are at school for a full work day, they shouldn't have to do more work after Teachers don't ...

The Algona Evangelical Free Church celebrated 40 years with a chamber coffee on Friday, March 27. During the event Pastor Dan Jacobson shared some of the church’s history and announced that as of ...

The Original Christmas Carols Writing an article for the paper on Christmas Day is a privilege for us pastors. Just last week, my good friend, Pastor Paul Avery mentioned that he had a godly jealously ...

Three Iowa dentists are the 2026 recipients of educational loan repayment awards from the Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists (FIND) project, a collaborative public-private partnership. This program ...

Nitrate test strips and kits are a practical way to determine nitrate levels in water AMES – To help farmers and landowners better understand and monitor nitrate levels in surface and tile drainage ...

DES MOINES— Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced a number of staff changes in the Office of the Governor. Stan Thompson has joined the office as senior legal counsel. Thompson previously served as ...

Multiple crews from the surrounding area battled an overnight fire at Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm near Corwith. The Bode Fire Department was among the departments called in to assist. The fire broke out ...

150 Years Ago The Methodists will celebrate Christmas Eve at the Hall. A Christmas Tree and the dispensing of the gifts which Santa Claus is supposed in some inconceivable manner to have a hand in ...

Looking back with gratitude To the Editor: It’s the end of the year. The days are short, nights long, and memories in full abundance. Looking back, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year. I ...

Transportation Director for the Algona school district Nick Lane says there have been nine tickets issued so far this year to people who failed to stop when a bus had its stop sign arm extended and ...

A mission trip to Guatemala for nine parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish of Kossuth County proved to be impactful to those they served and the missionaries. Among participants were Deacon David Penton ...