City of Algona, IA

08/24/2026

August 23 through 29 is Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week! Thanks to the City of Algona's wastewater treatment plant team for their commitment to the community, public health and the environment!

08/21/2026

Work on railroad crossings in Algona will continue the last week of August. The Roan Street railroad crossing is expected to open on Monday, August 24 and, after it opens, the Main Street crossing will close for work to begin.

The Main Street railroad crossing will be closed for three to four weeks to remove two sets of tracks and complete the improvements needed. A detour will route traffic onto Finn Drive while the project is underway.

Work on the Hall Street/North Park Drive railroad crossing is also nearing competition and is expected to open by August 28.

https://www.algonaiowa.gov/news/6746/main-street-railroad-crossing-to-close-for-improvements

08/20/2026

The Algona Police Department and the Kossuth County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic disturbance call on August 16, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. at the 600 block of South Blackford Street. Upon arrival the officers found an adult male with lacerations and called Kossuth County EMS. A female suspect was not at the residence when the officers first arrived but later returned to the scene. Lacey Durant, age 30, of Algona was charged with multiple offenses, including:

• Willful injury, causing serious injury, a felony
• Assault on a police officer, causing injury, a felony
• Driving while barred, an aggravated misdemeanor
• Interference with official acts, causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor
• Interference with official acts, a simple misdemeanor
• Operating while intoxicated, third offense, a felony

Additional charges are pending. Durant was arrested and placed into custody. Following the incident a search warrant was obtained to search the residence. A sharp object, which was allegedly used by Durant as a weapon, was found and placed in the evidence file.

The Algona Police Department was assisted in the investigation by the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office and Kossuth County EMS.

https://www.algonaiowa.gov/news/6744/suspect-in-custody-following-multiple-charges

08/18/2026

As local schools prepare for students to return, area drivers are reminded to educate themselves on school bus safety. The number of drivers passing a school bus unlawfully is increasing in Kossuth, which places students and all drivers in danger.

According to the Iowa State Patrol, Kossuth County drivers committed 44 bus safety violations in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to 12 violations the previous year. Calhoun County had one violation, Humboldt County had five and Webster County had 11 in the 2025-2026 school year.

Read more here: https://www.algonaiowa.gov/news/6743/school-bus-safety-starts-with-local-drivers

Algona Police Department
Algona Police Reserve Unit
Kossuth County Sheriff's Office
Bishop Garrigan Schools
Algona Community School District

08/07/2026

The opening of the new concession stand at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds has been delayed, as the necessary building permits were not submitted to the City of Algona and required safety inspections were not completed.

New construction projects require a building permit, plans and inspections in accordance with the 2018 International Building Code adopted by the city. City staff are working with the fair board and project partners to resolve the issue.

Read the full story here: https://www.algonaiowa.gov/news/6742/city-of-algona-issues-statement-on-fairgrounds-project

08/04/2026

07/30/2026

REMINDER: The Roan Street railroad crossing is scheduled to close on Thursday, July 30 for demolition and removals. Work will continue for three to four weeks. The Roan Street railroad crossing is expected to re-open the week of August 17. Watch for detour signs redirecting traffic in that area.

BY VETERANS PARK: The Hall Street/North Park Drive railroad crossing is planned to close on Monday, August 3 for demolition and removal work. This railroad crossing is also expected to reopen the week of August 17.

Read more about the railroad crossing project here: https://www.algonaiowa.gov/news/6739/work-on-railroad-crossings-to-begin-on-roan-street-main-street-and-hall-street

07/28/2026

Railroad crossing improvements are soon to be underway!

The Roan Street railroad crossing is scheduled to close on Thursday, July 30 for demolition and removals. Work will continue for three to four weeks. The Roan Street railroad crossing is expected to re-open the week of August 17.

Read more about the project here: https://www.algonaiowa.gov/news/6739/work-on-railroad-crossings-to-begin-on-roan-street-main-street-and-hall-street

07/27/2026

07/26/2026

The final day of the season at the Algona Aquatic Center will be Sunday, August 2. Thanks to all for a great summer at the pool!