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House explosion in rural southern Kossuth County
WEST BEND—On Sept. 9, 2024, at about 9 a.m., the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a house explosion at 606 110th Street, which is east and south of West Bend.
New director hired for Algona Area Chamber of Commerce
ALGONA—A new executive director for the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce has been named and will begin this fall. Avery Heikens has accepted the position and will begin in the role on October 1.
Community Stories Project - Pete Waltz
Great communities don’t just happen – they are the result of people who are willing to make a difference.
Morris inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Pam Morris of Kossuth County was inducted into the 2024 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Farm Safety taught to over 240 area 3rd graders
ALGONA—On Sept. 5, more than 240 area 3rd grade students attended the Kossuth County Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day® at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds.
Algona boys win Lynx Invitational title
By Greg Grabianowski, Sports Editor
WB-M wins Okoboji Invitational
MILFORD—The West Bend-Mallard Wolverines’ volleyball squad went a perfect 3-0 in matches on the night to place first at the Okoboji Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 3.