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.

SPENCER—The 2025 season came to an end for the Algona Bulldog girls’ cross-country squad on Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the Class 3A regional meet held at the Spencer Municipal Golf Course. Despite three ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s always room for improvement Are you one who gets up early each morning and takes on a regimented exercise plan? Do you avoid the cookies and ice cream and stick to fruits and vegetables in ...

Election Day is right around the corner, (Tues, Nov. 4), which means now is the time to ensure you have what you need to cast your vote in your local city/school election. Follow this link to check ...

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Hope Severson, Paityn Sturz, Bailey Merkel, Jace Merkel, Aubrey Menning, Isaac Orban and Hannah Jenson were recently selected for participation in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3,000 ...

Erpelding Voigt & Co is pleased to announce the promotions of Maria Edwards, CPA and Kelly Zadow, CPA to the position of Senior Accountant. Both Maria and Kelly have demonstrated exceptional ...

The NO KINGS rally/protest drew more than 150 supporters in Algona on Saturday, October 18 and a reported 8.2 million all over the world. This wasn’t a protest against any one person or party. This ...

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 ...