Officer Leah Johnson, the newest officer on the Algona Police Department, worked her first day on the job on Monday, Nov. 4. The officer, who previously worked for the Mason City Police Department, ...

After some debate, Algona City Council members unanimously approved annexing a 54-acre portion of land just north of the city limits contingent upon a construction of a solar farm. Owned by Dixie ...

The Whittemore Fire Department recently received a donation from the NEW Cooperative Foundation. The Whittemore Fire Department provides fire extinguishing and emergency response services for the ...

Turtle Lake, a vital waterway connecting Millers Bay, Emerson Bay, and Spencer Beach is in urgent need of preservation. Over time, sediment buildup has impacted the flow of clean water into West Lake ...

Ninth graders include: *Teagan Alesch, Brooklyn Berte, *Cate Birkey, Henry Bode, *Gabby  Buscher, Maxim Buscher, Jayden Deike, Alec Deitering, Weston Ehlers, Addyson Faris, Delaney Fessler, Emma ...

Recently, representatives from the Active Seniors of Algona were presented with a check for $500 from IMT Insurance. PMC Advantage Insurance Services nominated the Active Seniors group for the annual ...

ALGONA, Iowa – Have you never sewn before or maybe you enjoy sewing already and want a new project? Come join the Iowa State Extension and Outreach for this upcoming opportunity to make a fall themed ...

These kids kept busy with projects at the West Bend Public Library Story Hour program. Submitted photos. Oaklynn and Sophia Fehr listen to a story.

The Quilts of Valor weekend was held at the The Quilted Steeple Quilt Shop and Retreat Center in rural Lone Rock Nov. 1-3. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary attended to make patriotic quilts ...

West Bend-Mallard’s junior Tyra Schupbach came across the stripe in 11 th place overall while freshman Julia Swift of Bishop Garrigan was 16 th.

ALGONA—Fourth-ranked Algona came out ready to play in the opening round of the Class 3A football playoffs by scoring 35 points in the first 13 minutes of the game to get the continuous clock in effect ...

Guests enjoyed a whimsical celebration at the Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation’s annual Legacy Ball on Nov. 2, with over 200 guests enjoying the “Legacy” theme featuring a history of ...