BISHOP GARRIGAN—The leading rusher in the entire state came to town on Thursday, Nov. 7, but the second-ranked Bishop Garrigan Golden Bear football team showed it takes more than one great player to ...

MASON CITY—Sophomore Ella Welp became the first Algona swim team member in the school’s history to qualify for the state swim meet as she earned a spot in the 100-yard breaststroke event at Mason City ...

JOHNSTON—Algona junior diver, Reese Taylor, qualified for the state diving meet for third straight season with her performance at the regional diving meet at Johnston on Thursday, Nov. 7.

South Dakota voters reject Referred Law 21. Sixty percent of South Dakotans sided with landowners, who called out RL 21 as “Summit’s Bill of Rights” and a danger to local communities.

ALGONA—Algona trailed for just 3:06 in the entire game, but the final 1:38 came at the wrong time as No. 5 Mount Vernon rallied to edge the Bulldogs 31-28 in the Class 3A quarterfinal round contest ...

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 ...

Active Seniors of Algona hosted a Halloween carnival for kids of all ages. There was trick or treating, many games were available and prizes were awarded to all participants. It was a very enjoyable ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...