Iowa Pilot Three-Time National Aerobatic Flying Champion
ALGONA, Iowa- Aaron McCartan is often seen flying his aerobatic plane based in a hangar at the Algona Airport. In late September, McCartan won the U.S. Advanced Nationals Champion, which is the most...
View ArticleIcy Roads, Streets, and Parking Lots in Algona
ALGONA, Iowa- School was cancelled here in light of an ice storm moving across central Iowa. City crews put down sand..along with the snow and ice, so roads were decent in town. The Iowa State Patrol...
View ArticleKossuth County Assessing High Water Damage on Roads
ALGONA, Iowa -- With rain still falling, Kossuth County Engineer Doug Miller is keeping a tally. The count is for the spots on county roadways that will need attention once the flood waters go down....
View ArticleTravel Strongly Discouraged in Blizzard in Algona Area
AMES, Iowa — It has been a tough Saturday night for officers in Algona, Fort Dodge and no doubt many other counties. Officers have been sent to check out numerous reports of people stuck in ditches or...
View ArticleIowa Girls State Softball: East Marshall Advances, Albia and Algona Edged Out
On a picture perfect day for the girls state softball tournament in Fort Dodge, East Marshall won its 2A quarterfinal game against Ogden, 4-0. In class 3A, Columbus Catholic with a mild upset over...
View ArticlePolice Searching for Suspect Who Tried to Abduct Woman in Algona
ALGONA, Iowa — The Algona Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly tried to abduct a woman on a run in Algona. A 20-year-old woman reported to police Monday she was running northbound...
View ArticleKossuth County Concerned Over Possible COVID-19 Exposure From Upcoming Event
ALGONA, Iowa — For years Algona has hosted the ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally on a farm just northeast of town. The event typically draws 8,000 to 9,000 people and is a big economic shot in the arm for...
View ArticleAlgona officer shot at suspect’s fleeing car, says Iowa DPS
ALGONA, Iowa (AP) — State police officials are investigating after a north-central Iowa police officer shot at a suspect accused of driving his car toward the officer. The incident happened Thursday...
View ArticleIowa police officer shot in Algona, suspect arrested in Minnesota
KOSSUTH COUNTY, Iowa – The suspect accused of shooting a police officer in Algona Wednesday night has been taken into custody in Minnesota and the investigation into what led up to the shooting...
View ArticleFuneral Services Set for slain Algona officer as community shows support
ALGONA, Iowa -- Funeral services for Officer Kevin Cram have been set for Wednesday, September 20th, at 10:30 am, in the Wilcox Performing Center at Algona Community School. A public visitation will...
View ArticleAlgona prepares to say goodbye to slain police officer Kevin Cram
ALGONA, Iowa – Services for a fallen Algona police officer who was killed in the line of duty last week begin Tuesday. Officer Kevin Cram A public visitation for Officer Kevin Cram, a 10-year veteran...
View ArticleBusinesses raise funds to support fallen Algona police officer's family
ALGONA, Iowa -- Support and well wishes have come from all over the state to aid the family of fallen Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram. On Tuesday a BBQ truck from Spirit Lake came to sell BBQ...
View ArticleFuneral service for Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram
ALGONA, Iowa -- An Algona police officer who was killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a hero Wednesday, as his community says goodbye in a public funeral service. The service for Officer...
View ArticleAlgona stops to remember Officer Kevin Cram
ALGONA, Iowa — The town of Algona said goodbye to Officer Kevin Cram on Wednesday. The 10-year veteran officer was killed while making an arrest of a man in Algona on September 13. For the first time,...
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