1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (146+ words) Roger and Carol Harms of Titonka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26. The couple were married in 1976 at Ramsey Reformed Church. They have two children and two grandchildren. To honor this milestone, their family is requesting a card shower....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (262+ words) November 4, 1973 " June 15, 2026 Ryan Mc Guire, age 52, of Spencer, passed away on June 15, 2026, at the Spencer Hospital. Memorial services will be 1 p. m. , Friday, June 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona, with burial in Riverview Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be 5 " 7 p. m. Thursday at…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (196+ words) The Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation is committed to helping communities see how new business investments, job creation, job retention and economic growth generate benefits that extend far beyond the initial project. In 2025, K/PACEDC assisted with five…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (191+ words) Kossuth County Public Health received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium, being awarded three gallons of sunscreen to benefit the local community. This is their second year in a row to be awarded this grant. The initiative aims to…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (197+ words) Repairs are in order after a railroad crossing south of Algona was severely damaged by a recent train derailment. Kossuth County Engineer Doug Miller told county supervisors a railroad crossing on 150th Street, or County Road B58, was affected by a Union…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (198+ words) Summer is here, and for many of us, that means road trips, family vacations, and time away from our usual routines. While travel is exciting, it can also make it easier to overlook your health. With a little preparation, you…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (190+ words) DES MOINES u2013 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (194+ words) A new scholarship opportunity is now available through partnership with the State of Iowa HHS for local businesses interested in becoming certified in radon services. This program offers reimbursement for individuals seeking to become a radon mitigation specialist, measurement specialist,…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (137+ words) Chuck and Sandy Kollasch will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 21 with a pork loin lunch from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. at the Waters Edge Nature Center. For those unable to attend, cards will reach them at 1614 E. Oak St. , Algona, IA…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (208+ words) WEST BENDu2014 North Iowa nipped West Bend-Mallard 7-5 in a non-conference softball contest played on Tuesday, June 9 in West Bend. The visitors scored three runs in the top of the first inning for an early 3-0 advantage. West Bend-Mallard scored once in the…...