A policy that goes into effect January 1st gives Iowa school districts more authority to choose what qualifications school bus drivers in each district must have. Commercial Drivers Licenses will ...

The state Environmental Protection Commission approved a new contract Tuesday with the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab to continue running air monitors. Department of Natural Resources Air Quality ...

The Aviation Program at Iowa Lakes Community College recently reached a milestone after a reorganization took place back in January of 2020. In late May, the program registered its 300th FAA check ...

No injuries were reported following a 2-vehicle accident Monday evening in the rural Burt area. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Department, 17-year-old Camron McNeese of Algona was traveling ...

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors extended a moratorium on large scale solar projects during their meeting this week. Chairman Carter Nath shared the language in the amended ordinance prior to ...

Seventy members of the Iowa House are calling for a special session of the legislature to override Governor Kim Reynolds' veto of a bill that would have set new rules for carbon pipelines. However, ...

Law officers across Iowa are taking part in a nationwide effort this week to promote the "Move Over, It's the Law" program. Trooper Paul Gardner, of the Iowa State Patrol, says it's been the law in ...

Trial dates have been set for an Algona man accused of violating a no contact order multiple times in a matter of days earlier this month. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies ...

Only minor injuries were reported when a Lone Rock teen lost control and rolled his vehicle late last week. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, 14-year-old Miles Denker of Lone Rock was ...

As electric scooters become a more popular mode of transportation for kids around town, law enforcement officials want to keep families updated what is and is not allowed. Algona Police Chief Bo ...

Funeral Service for 72 year old Thomas Merriam, of Britt, will be held Thursday, at 10:30am, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. Visitation is Wednesday, from 5-7pm, at Ewing Funeral Home in ...

Celebration of Life for 73 year old Louis Weber, of Algona, will be held Sunday, from 1-4pm, at the south side shelter house at Smith Lake in Algona. Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of services.