City Council members approved a $23.1 million budget for the City of Algona in 2026-27. The budget, which was approved after a public hearing on Monday, April 20, includes $23.1 million in ...

DES MOINES — Funeral directors Mike Schaaf and his son, Brian Schaaf of Oakcrest Funeral Services, were both recognized for their milestone years of service during the 146th Annual Iowa Funeral ...

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The Kossuth County Advance asked fourth graders at Lucia Wallace Elementary and Bishop Garrigan to create drawings that are about “What the Holiday Means to Me.” This year’s winners, as selected by ...

The Original Christmas Carols Writing an article for the paper on Christmas Day is a privilege for us pastors. Just last week, my good friend, Pastor Paul Avery mentioned that he had a godly jealously ...

Nitrate test strips and kits are a practical way to determine nitrate levels in water AMES – To help farmers and landowners better understand and monitor nitrate levels in surface and tile drainage ...

150 Years Ago The Methodists will celebrate Christmas Eve at the Hall. A Christmas Tree and the dispensing of the gifts which Santa Claus is supposed in some inconceivable manner to have a hand in ...

Looking back with gratitude To the Editor: It’s the end of the year. The days are short, nights long, and memories in full abundance. Looking back, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year. I ...

The Leadership Algona Class hosted a successful Comedy Night Fundraiser on March 21 at the Algona VFW, bringing community members together for an evening of entertainment and generosity. A crowd of ...

Just cheese, please! Load up the veg! Give me the meats! Pineapple belongs on pizza! I'm a weirdo that doesn't like pizza!

A mission trip to Guatemala for nine parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish of Kossuth County proved to be impactful to those they served and the missionaries. Among participants were Deacon David Penton ...

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