But on Saturday, Feb. 8, for the first time in the school’s history, the Algona Bulldogs are the Class 2A state team dual champions as the top-ranked red-and-black won three matches to make history.

ALGONA—Fourth-ranked Bishop Garrigan built a nice first period lead and never looked back as they cruised to a 58-21 Top of Iowa Conference girls basketball victory over the West Hancock Eagles on ...

CORALVILLE—The Algona Bulldog girls wrestling squad sent three young ladies to the Class 1A state tournament on Feb. 6-7, and all three wrestlers returned home with a medal around their neck for ...

ARMSTRONG—Trailing 52-47 with 4:10 to play in the game, the North Union Warrior boys basketball team finished the contest on a 13-3 run to pull out a 60-55 Top of Iowa Conference victory over the ...

ALGONA—Ninth-ranked Bishop Garrigan got all they could handle from the West Hancock Eagles on Friday, Feb. 7 in Top of Iowa Conference boys basketball play before holding off the red-and-white by the ...

ALGONA—Algona built a big first half lead and went onto a 70-58 North Central Conference boys basketball victory on Friday, Feb. 7 over Hampton-Dumont. Three players reached double figures for the ...

For the seventh straight game, the red-and-black earned a win by single digits as the eighth-ranked Bulldogs earned a hard-fought 36-32 North Central Conference triumph over No. 11 Hampton-Dumont on ...

A total of 14,500 copies were printed, nearly double the regular amount. The Advance’s circulation is 7,800. • I don't know/care. • It's time for total transparency. • Keep them redacted for the good ...

The City of Swea City this week began the process of taking possession of an aging downtown building. The building, which is just off Highway 9, includes two separate addresses and tax parcels: 316 ...

Hopes were high that a second round of bidding would considerably lower the price tag of exterior renovations at the Algona Public Library. While the bids were lower, officials say there’s still some ...

Oakcrest Funeral Services had the privilege of donating brand-new high-visibility safety jackets to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office and the Algona Police Department. Recognizing the need for ...

Local physical therapist Dr. Audrey Finer, PT will open a new private practice clinic with the help of two local business incentive programs.