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 ...

Tina Haase Findlay embraces her status as one of the great Iowa jazz/blues performers Celebrated for her warm, welcoming personality as well as her rich, vibrant singing, Tina Haase Findlay has been ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While Algona students outperformed the state average on a recent state assessment, the district is mobilizing to boost special education scores. The School District Iowa Performance Profile ratings, ...

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 ...

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