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 ...

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 ...

Fishing Iowa’s trout streams is a unique way to enjoy the cool fall weather and marvel at the amazing colors of Iowa’s prize trout. Male brown and brook trout display their brightest, most vibrant ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

FORT DODGE—Algona junior, Gavin Weber, came across the finish line in 40 th place overall on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Class 3A state cross-country meet held at the Lakeside Golf Course just north of Fort ...

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 ...