DUBUQUE, Iowa - Loras College has announced the names of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in 2025. Patrick Louscher of Algona was one of the announced graduates.

IOWA CITY, IA (06/19/2025)-- More than 8,000 students at the University of Iowa were named to the Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester. Area students being honored are listed by their hometowns.

BANCROFT—In a Top of Iowa Conference baseball game played on Wednesday, June 18, the North Union Warriors edged the North Iowa Bison by the final score of 3-2. North Iowa opened the game’s scoring ...

LINCOLN, NE - More than 6,700 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year.

A new state law requires cities to allow the use of fireworks within city limits on July 3 and 4. The Algona City Council adopted an update to its ordinance regarding the use of fireworks within city ...

School’s out, but student-athletes are still training. With a recent appearance in the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships, Iowa State Bank made a $1,248 donation to the track ...

DES MOINES - State, federal and local law enforcement agencies encourage all boaters to avoid alcohol and drugs this busy holiday weekend to ensure everyone’s safety on Iowa waters.

WATERLOO–Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students. To ...

WINONA, Minn. – Congratulations to undergraduate William Kahle of Algona, who was named to the 2025 spring semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes 389 undergraduate students ...

The chairman of the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors says he will not seek re-election next year. Supervisor Carter Nath, who represents the First District, says he won’t seek another term on the ...

Founders’ Day weekend will offer multiple opportunities to take a step back in time to the early days of Algona through live performances, historical tours and museum exhibits.

Even with a little construction happening down the street, the Kossuth County Farmers Market continues to draw an impressive number of vendors and shoppers.