The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission has approved an update of rules on septic systems. Eric Wiklund of the DNR's Water Quality Bureau says the change involves aerobic treatment units or ATU's ...

The continued rains created another improvement in this week's U-S Drought Monitor report, with 88 percent of the state showing NO drought conditions. Jessica Reese McIntyre with the Iowa Department ...

Salute to Veterans” races will be held at 3 tracks across Iowa next week, including here in Algona at the Kossuth County Speedway on July 24th. Bernie Becker with the Hunting with Heroes organization ...

Entries are still being accepted for the annual “Portraits of Kossuth” photo contest, hosted by Kossuth County Conservation. Naturalist Billie Willie says they are hoping to display a wide variety of ...

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is dismissing a report in a Washington, D.C. publication that cites unnamed Republicans as being concerned she will not seek reelection in 2026. Ernst, who is 55 years old, ...

Next week's RAGBRAI ride will cross into a neighboring state for the first time in the event's 52 year history. Monday's route from Milford to Estherville includes a 15 mile stretch in Jackson County, ...

A Forest City man has been identified as the person killed while fleeing from law enforcement over the weekend in Clear Lake. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 22-year-old Zachary Hill was actively ...

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Revenue at the state-licensed casinos dropped slightly in the fiscal year that ended on June 30th. Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick. Gross revenue for the 19 casinos was off just under ...

Funeral Service for 59 year old Rob Marks, of Palmer, will be held Thursday, at 4pm, at Lentz Funeral Home in West Bend. Visitation is Thursday, from 2-4pm, at Lentz. Lentz Funeral Home in West Bend ...