ALGONA — The Kossuth County Genealogical Society will hold its annual meeting on Saturday at the Algona Library, Room A. Anthony Jahn, state archivist at the State Historical Society, will be a special guest beginning at 10:15 a.m. Jahn will expound on the various branches of the State ...

Several area students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. They are: • Katelyn Adson, Vincent • Caleb Borman, Lu Verne • Christian Davidson, Fort Dodge • Kinsley Dines, Fort Dodge • Brandon Lahr, Webster ...

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning consumers of recent text scams that are occurring in Iowa and across the country. Fraudulent text messages appearing to come from the Iowa DOT or “DMV” are targeting recipients with false claims of unpaid traffic violations. Individuals are ...

Double Up for Dave Knupp benefit Scotch doubles tournament is 9 a.m. Saturday at the Eagles Club, 1018 First Ave. N. Knupp is a long time pool and dart player and was diagnosed with brain, lung and bone cancer. Draw time is 9 a.m. with starting time at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per player, $40 per ...

VARINA — The new Varina Area Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. June 8 in the Pocahontas County community’s park. The dedication will be part of the city’s quasquicentennial celebration. The memorial lists more than 270 names of local veterans who served during both war ...

Webster and Hamilton County Conservation is holding a Fireside Chat at 6 p.m. Thursday at Camp WaNoKi, 2400 WaNoKi Camp Road. Geocaching is a good way to get outdoors to explore new places. Join the quest for some hidden geocaches to Camp WaNoKi. Many use their cell phones, but GPS units will ...