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Conservation will map trails and seek out volunteers to mow Chautauqua Park
This is the second growing season for the pollinator project at Chautauqua Park in Kossuth, east of Mediapolis. The near full effect has some county residents questioning the wisdom of the Des Moines County Conservation Board who approved the park be managed in this manner. County conservation Director Chris Lee...
Ricke Asks for New Trial Following Murder Conviction
–The man who was convicted last month in the shooting death of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram is asking for a new trial. Attorneys for 44-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke filed a motion Monday in Kossuth County District Court, asking for a new trial following his conviction on a charge of 1st Degree Murder. Ricke was found guilty by a jury in Dickinson County following a 4-day trial in July.
Auto Tour Route Open at Union Slough
(Bancroft)—The auto tour route at the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Kossuth County is now open and will remain open until September 20th. Acting Refuge Manager Erich Gilbert says visitors are welcome to drive the tour route from sunrise to sunset during those dates. Gilbert says the number...
Titonka Man Facing Drug, Weapons Charges
(Titonka)--A Titonka man is facing drug and weapons charges after a search warrant was executed at his residence. The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office says the search, conducted Monday at 411 Ingham Street in Titonka, was the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by Kossuth County Deputies. Upon arrival, deputies...
Pocahontas Man Dies in Car vs Motorcycle Accident
A Pocahontas man died this weekend when a car collided with a motorcycle in Kossuth County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened at approximately 1pm today (Sun) just east of Algona. A 17-year-old from Ackley was driving a compact car southbound on 160th Avenue. The teenager failed to yield to a stop sign and was struck by a motorcycle headed westbound on Highway 18. The motorcycle was driven by 42-year-old Adam Allen of Pocahontas.
Mills Bags A Big One At Kossuth County
ALGONA, Iowa — He’s won a lot of races at Kossuth County Speedway but Jeremy Mills was hard pressed to name a bigger one than Thursday night’s Salute to Veterans powered by Performance Bodies main event. The veteran from Clear Lake drew the pole start and stayed...
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