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 ...

It’s part of a proposal by the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors to expand an urban renewal area to include more than 100 wind turbines across the county. Officials estimate the tax increment ...

ALGONA, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Kossuth County will be offering four opportunities to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by ...

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 ...

Deitering Bros employees, pictured at left with a mountain of food items. They donated around $3,150 worth of food for the Kossuth County Food Pantry. The Bancroft Chamber of Commerce matched that ...

The Algona School District Board of Education has scheduled a hearing next month to extend a tax levy for instructional support services. The extension would begin in 2026. Board members voted ...

It was a crazy end to a very physical football game between the eight-man state champions the past two years as fourth-ranked Remsen St. Mary’s scored a late touchdown with 24 seconds left in the game ...

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 ...

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.