The Giving Tree is up at Hager Foods in Bancroft. Each tag has the child’s age, gender, needs and interests on it. All you have to do is take a tag off the tree and write your name on the ...

DES MOINES—Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.0 percent in October amid job cuts in manufacturing and construction. Meanwhile, the state’s labor force participation rate ...

The Tails of Hope Rescue society is kicking off a fundraising campaign to build a new, much needed animal rescue facility. The facility will be named “Boji’s Harbor” after Boji McEnroe, the beloved ...

Fifteen Algona High School musicians were selected through audition for membership in the Iowa Music Educators Association and the Iowa High School Music Association’s annual All-State Band and Chorus ...

An internal budget review found the finances of the Algona Community Schools are healthy in fiscal year 2024.

Thirteen members of the Algona Middle School Band were selected to participate in the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (NCIBA) District Honor Band Festival, which was held at Clear Lake ...

On Saturday, Nov. 16, Bishop Garrigan hosted the Top of Iowa Conference quiz bowl tournament. Teams from as far away as Nashua--Plainfield and Osage registered for the event.

A sharp downturn in the agriculture economy is causing a ripple effect throughout the state resulting in the loss of up to 11,400 jobs and $1.5 billion in value-added economic activity (GDP) and a ...

This time of year always seems to sneak up! It’s hard to believe Christmas is a few weeks away. This season I am excited to spend quality time with family, and am often left wondering when my children ...

Algona City Council members approved a financial report for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The report, which must be submitted to state officials by Dec. 1, details the city’s $20.7 million budget for the ...

Rural Development State Director in Iowa, Theresa Greenfield, announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, that USDA is investing $18,367,170 in 195 projects across the state to strengthen the economy and lower ...

Several agronomic programs are available in the upcoming months. In December private pesticide training will begin and will continue through the month of March. Contact your local county extension ...