Sep 25
–There will be changes to the program where local volunteers provide free Medicare counseling to area residents this year. According to a news release, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, or SHIIP, will provide help to area seniors as they have in the past. Dave Skilling is SHIIP volunteer and recently spoke to KLGA for …
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Sep 25
–Iowa’s Secretary of State announced this week a record number of absentee ballots have already been requested for the November election. Area residents who requested a ballot will see it in their mailbox soon, and Kossuth County Auditor Amber Garman tells KLGA News they will have drop boxes available for anyone who wants to return …
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Sep 25
–A wagon full of liquid manure flipped onto its side and spilled its contents just North of Wesley Thursday afternoon. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Daniel Sherrill of Livermore was traveling south on Count Road R14 in a 2013 John Deere Tractor just after 3 PM Thursday. Sherrill was hauling a 9500 …
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Sep 25
–A Minnesota man was uninjured when the semi he was driving left the road and tipped over Thursday morning near Wesley. According to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Department, 36-year-old Justin Dahl of Blue Earth, Minnesota was southbound on 200th Avenue in a 2014 Kenworth Semi Tractor, about 4 miles NW of Wesley, just before 8 …
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Sep 24
–The Algona City Council approved a plan to update the traffic signs along McGreggor Road in the vicinity of Middle School/High School Building during their meeting Monday. City Administrator Jacob Tjaden informed the council what changes will be made. Tjaden says one thing they hoped to do was slow down traffic as it heads east …
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Sep 23
–As Election Day draws near, voters who submitted absentee ballot request forms will soon see those in their mailbox. Kossuth County Auditor Amber Garman tells KLGA News they can begin sending absentee ballots in a little over a week. Absentee ballots were widely used during the primary election in June. Garman says they did notice …
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Sep 23
–The Algona Chapter of the American Association of University Women will once again host a candidate forum for those seeking local office in November. AAUW spokesperson Jane Nettleton tells KLGA News this year’s forum this year’s event will be held on Monday, October 5th. Nettleton says they have had to make some changes to this …
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Sep 23
–The Algona City Council approved the hours for Trick or Treating next month during their meeting Monday evening. City Administrator Jacob Tjaden told the council that cities have been looking at whether or not to hold the annual event. This year, October 31st falls on a Saturday and Mayor Rick Murphy suggested the council approve …
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Sep 21
–An Algona man is facing a charge of attempted murder in Pocahontas County following an alleged incident earlier this month. According to the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies were called to a residence in Rolfe on Saturday, September 12th after residents reported a shooting had taken place. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that an argument over …
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Sep 20
–The Algona School District is now offering free meals (breakfast and lunch) to all enrolled students as of Monday, September 21st. Food Service Manager Jill Nelson tells KLGA News the free meals are offered through funding from the USDA. Students who currently pay full price or reduced prices for meals will be temporarily moved to …
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