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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kossuth County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 40 stories have been published about Kossuth County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Algona, Iowa · Algona

North Iowa Reporter area weekly mass times

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The following parishes in the North Iowa Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.St. Cecelia Church715 E North St, AlgonaSunday: 10:30 AMMonday: 8:00 AMTuesday: 5:30 PMWednesday: 6:00 PMFriday: 7:00 AMSaturday: 7:45 AMSt. John the Baptist Catholic Church208 S Summit St, BancroftSunday: 8:30 AMTuesday: 8:30 AM, 5:30 PMWednesday: 8:30 AMSt. Joseph Church1023 Highway 169, BodeMonday: 7:30 AMThursday: 7:30 AMSt. Patrick139 …See the Story

Infrastructure · Algona

Board issues recommendations for solar ordinance

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent Setbacks from homes, property lines and public infrastructure topped the list of recommendations the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors have for a solar ordinance. The setback distances were among several suggestions Board members had during the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1, for Ahlers & Cooney, a Des Moines-based law firm chosen to craft regulations for commercial solar projects in Kossuth County.See the Story

Lakota · Lakota

County motor grader operator disciplined after train incident

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent A Kossuth County Secondary Road department employee was disciplined recently for hitting a train during one of last month’s snowstorms. The accident happened about 12:15 p.m., March 20 at a railroad crossing on a gravel road south of Highway 9 east of the Valero ethanol plant near Lakota, said Kossuth County Engineer Doug Miller.See the Story

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Algona, Iowa · Algona

Bank growth reported at annual meeting

Shareholders of Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., the holding company of Iowa State Bank, received a message of stability and growth at their annual meeting held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.See the Story

Lakota · Lakota

Farmer In My classroom program receives gift from Valero

Valero Renewable Fuels in Lakota presented a check to Sara Preston for their annual Benefit For Children grant. This year the Lakota plant choose to give Farmer In My Classroom a donation of $25,000 towards their Virtual Farm Tours program, There’s a Farmer In My Classroom and There Is A Cow In My Classroom.See the Story

Kossuth County · Kossuth County

The Kossuth County Board to Meet Tuesday

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday beginning at 9am. The supervisors must first acknowledge a Budget Status Report, then set a date and time for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Hearing. The board must consider a jail video system replacement then they will hear from the County Engineer about the 2025 Secondary Road Resurfacing Projects. The board will award a contract to the winning bid for the two projects. They will …See the Story

Kossuth County · Kossuth County

Kossuth County: Medicaid dependency reached 3% in 2022

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In 2022, Medicaid transfers in Kossuth County totaled $29.24 million, amounting to $2,020 per capita, or 15.2% of total government transfers, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.Among all government transfer programs, Medicaid was the second smallest contributor in the county. Social Security was the largest contributor, totaling $75.02 million, equating to $5,183 per capita and making up 39% of total transfers.Comparativ…See the Story

Lakota · Lakota

Annual Missions Conference in Lakota

Pastor Kent Hillesland and the Congregation of Community Chapel in Lakota, Iowa, wish to invite you to their Annual Missions Conference, March 29th-April 2nd. This year the theme is; “Jesus, Light of the World” based on the Scripture text of John 8:12, “Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.’” The Missionaries for the conference …See the Story

Algona, Iowa · Algona

Board to select attorney for solar ordinance

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss the solar ordinance at an upcoming meeting. The Board of Supervisors has discussed some aspects of the ordinance, but no regulations have been drafted. During discussion at its Tuesday, March 25, meeting, members of the Board said they planned to put the ordinance on an upcoming agenda so they could choose an attorney to help draft the regulations.See the Story

Algona, Iowa · Algona

Long awarded Volunteer of the Year

On Sunday, March 16th, Kossuth County Tails of Hope Rescue held a volunteer appreciation meal at Pizza Ranch in Algona, Iowa.  Joy Long, a 7 year volunteer with the rescue received an award for Volunteer of the year.  Her dedication and passion for the rescue shows in everything she does for Tails of Hope.  Currently the rescue has 41 volunteers who support the rescue in various needs.  Kossuth County Tails of Hope runs 100% on donations and vol…See the Story

Kossuth County · Kossuth County

1 gas station in cities throughout Kossuth County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 15

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There was a single gas station in cities across Kossuth County selling regular gas at the price of $2.69 per gallon in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.Of the 16 reported gas stations in cities within Kossuth County, just one offers regular gas.The average reported price of regular gas in Iowa was $2.90, compared to $2.99 the week before.Drivers in the United States have experienced a rollercoaster…See the Story

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