Algona Police Department

08/22/2026

Two dogs found this morning in the area of Hwy 169/9 by Lakota area. If they belong to you a citizen picked them up and they are now at the Vets office in Webster City Iowa . Can call 515-832-1700 to claim the dogs. Must have proof that they belong to you to claim. Kossuth County Sheriff's Office

08/21/2026

Thank you to the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust for the yummy donuts! We wish the cast & crew of "I hear America Singing" all the best for tonight's performance.

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

08/13/2026

THANK YOU, Fatima for baking us wonderful apple bread!

08/03/2026

We are sad to say goodbye to Puma. She served the Algona Police Department from 2014-2024.
She has numerous awards, multiple team awards on the national level, has found missing children, apprehended suspects and found narcotics. She was all work.
Officer Ben Gatton had the privilege of competing with her on America's Top Dog. As well as traveling around the US for competition. Puma was always a faithful companion with Ben on duty. Puma loved to work, but was also super sweet to all in her family. She may have been small but knew how to use every bit of her size.

08/01/2026

🚨 Medicare Phone Scam 🚨

We want to make the public aware of a Medicare-related phone scam that has recently been reported in our area.

A resident received a phone call from what appeared to be an Iowa phone number. When the caller was questioned about who they were and why they were calling, they immediately hung up. The resident later contacted Medicare and was advised to report the incident and help spread awareness, as similar calls are occurring in multiple areas.

At this time, it is unclear what the scammers’ end goal is, but these calls are often attempts to obtain personal information such as your Medicare number, Social Security number, banking information, or other sensitive details.

Please remember:
🔹 Do not provide personal or financial information to unsolicited callers.
🔹 If something doesn’t feel right, hang up.
🔹 Never trust caller ID alone—phone numbers can be spoofed.
🔹 If you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam, report it immediately.

Please share this post to help protect your family, friends, and neighbors. Staying informed is one of the best ways to prevent fraud.

Algona Police Department
Kossuth County Emergency Management

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

07/27/2026

07/23/2026

The public is invited to attend a special award presentation recognizing the outstanding actions of two Kossuth County 911 Dispatchers and the civilian who helped save the lives of two young boys during the car vs. train incident that occurred on July 14, 2026, just outside of Lakota, Iowa.

📅 Monday, July 27, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM- 1:30 PM
📍 Kossuth County Election Center

Please join us as we honor these individuals for their bravery, quick thinking, and dedication to helping others.

07/16/2026

Including Kossuth County
..CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS...

WHAT...FUNNEL CLOUDS ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO CURRENT ATMOSPHERIC
CONDITIONS. THESE FUNNEL CLOUDS ARE TYPICALLY BRIEF, DROP ONLY A
FEW HUNDRED FEET FROM THE CLOUD BASE, AND RARELY BECOME A TORNADO
OR CAUSE DAMAGE.

WHERE...ALONG AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 30

WHEN...UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

IMPACTS...NONE EXPECTED.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...IF A FUNNEL CLOUD IS SPOTTED,
REPORT IT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. IF A TORNADO WARNING
BECOMES NECESSARY, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.