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Algona, Iowa · AlgonaLocals can now access homes and businesses on a busy section of county road west of Algona.
Officials say the one-mile stretch of County Road P30 between U.S. Highway 18 and County Road B40 re-opened to local traffic after crews finished resurfacing. The road had been closed at times recently in order to allow crews to do their work.See the Story
County Road P30 re-opens to local traffic

Algona, Iowa · AlgonaState funding, local control and school accountability are important legislative issues facing Algona schools in 2025-26, local officials say.
The Algona Community School District set those as its legislative priorities for the 2025-26 legislative session during its July 14 meeting. The information will be forwarded to the Iowa Association of School Boards, which will collect similar information from districts around the state.Read Article
State funding tops 2025 legislative priorities for Algona Schools

Fairmont · FairmontLone Rock-—It’s always special whenever Blakjer Norwegian Church can host visitors from Norway. On July 12, Erik and Brit Wilberg and daughters Ingrid and Ellen toured the House of Worship of their Jensen and Wilberg ancestors who were among the church’s first members when the congregation was chartered in 1876. Cousins from the area joining in the “reunion” were Bill Blomster and extended family from Fairmont, MN. Lowell and Kathy Jensen (Swea …Read Article