ALGONA — Kossuth Regional Health Center is excited to welcome Kim Etherington, PA-C back to its medical staff in May 2025. This time, in an acute care role.

The Kossuth County Advance (KCA) has announced selections for its annual Academic All-Stars. The students are picked by the KCA staff after nominations are received from the four local school ...

City Council members approved salaries for city employees and appointed officials for the next fiscal year.

What do you think of President Trump's decision ordering full redaction of documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK, Jr.? Choices • I don't know/care. • It's time for total ...

On April 29 seventeen juniors were inducted into the Bishop Garrigan Honor Society. This organization honors students who excel in academics, school activities, service, and leadership. The members ...

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 6, to assign Allana Finch the tax certificate for 504 Oak St., a residential lot with a vacant one-story home built in 1900.

On Friday, May 2, the streets of Algona came alive with energy, laughter and a splash of color as Algona Middle School hosted its 3rd annual Color Run. Despite the chilly temperatures, the event drew ...

The RSVP Pen Pal volunteers held a meet and greet on April 16 with the Bishop Garrigan 3rd graders from Sherry Kutchara and Alisa Altman’s classes. The event took place at the Tietz Center at Iowa ...

On May 3 and 4, ABATE of Iowa District 7 held a "Can You See Me Now" food drive at the Algona Hy-Vee store. The group presented the Kossuth County Food Pantry collected cash and groceries to help food ...

While many students spend spring break relaxing, a dedicated group from Iowa Lakes Community College’s Laker Life campus ministry chose a different path—volunteering their time to serve those in need ...

Six Bishop Garrigan students were selected to participate in the River City Honor Band held on Saturday, April 26 at Lincoln Intermediate School in Mason City. Three 5th graders in the front row from ...