The Kossuth County Elections Commission has released the unofficial election results. In the Algona mayoral race, incumbent Rick Murphy was re-elected with 97% of the vote. In a close race for Algona ...

Carol Catherine Capesius, age 64, of Bode, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Algona after a courageous seven-year battle with brain cancer. Mass of Christian ...

The grounds of Riverview Cemetery and Eastlawn Cemetery are being prepared for winter. Please note the decoration reminders for fall, related to vases, artificial flowers, wreaths and shepherd hooks.

Almost 1,500 shoppers attended the Autumnfest Craft and Vendor Show throughout the day. There were more than 100 craft and vendor booths including 14 talented youth in the Kid Makers Market, plus bake ...

October 21, 2025 Marsha Sloter, 90, of Algona, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in ...

Lessons from the Field The hum of combines is a familiar soundtrack in and around Algona at this time of year. As farmers gather the golden corn and soybeans from the fields, we are reminded that the ...

First woman pilot at Algona 150 Years Ago The most conclusive practical demonstration of the woman’s rights question which has lately came under our observation, was the muscular activity displayed by ...

RUTHVEN—Senior running back Draven Keeler ran the football 37 times for 272 yards and scored four touchdowns as the North Union Warriors shocked fifth-ranked and undefeated ...

October 24, 2025 A funeral service for Barbara Tjaden was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka. Visitation was held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

November 20, 1948 – September 30, 2025 Max Shipler, 76 of Pahrump, Nev., formerly of Burt, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2025, at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Memorial services will be ...

A little bit of everything is good; too much of one thing is bad Gratitude. It’s such a simple word with such a complex meaning. Defining it is difficult to do without using the words “thankful” or ...

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