Kossuth County EMS

02/20/2026

Head on over to Wesley tonight for a great Lenten Fish Fry, to support an even better group of First Responders!

After you have steak this Saturday, it will be time for fish next Friday!

02/19/2026

Over the weekend our south station crew had the opportunity to surprise some local kiddos for an EMT themed birthday party! Thank you for letting us join in!

02/16/2026

Thanks to Grace Church in Algona for thinking of us and dropping off the snacks as well as the water for our staff!

02/13/2026

Head on over to Whittemore this Sunday to support a great group of first responders as Whittemore Fire and EMS host their annual soup supper! Details are included in the flyer below!

“It’s the best soup on both sides of Lotts Creek! See you Sunday!” - Chief Goodman

02/12/2026

Our staff wishes to send our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the teammates, coaches, families, and friends impacted by yesterday’s tragic accident involving the Iowa Lakes Community College Laker Baseball Team. Our hearts also go out to all of the first responders and agencies that responded to this tragedy. 💙💛

01/21/2026

⚠️❄️ Weather Alert ❄️⚠️
1/21/2026

Travel not recommended!!

Due to blowing snow freezing to road surfaces and high winds causing poor visibility and these conditions will worsen after dark and until the winds diminish.

Kossuth County Emergency Management
Algona Police Department

01/16/2026

Weather Update: 01/16/2026 Roads are 100% snow/ice covered at this time. If you are traveling today please allow extra time and slow down!!

01/08/2026

📊 Kossuth County EMS – 2025 Call Summary 🚑

In 2025, Kossuth County EMS responded to a total of 1,415 calls for service, providing emergency and non-emergency medical care throughout Kossuth County and surrounding areas.

Call Volume Breakdown:
• 🚑 1,139 Emergency (911) responses
• 🏥 237 Inter-facility patient transfers
• 🏟️ 39 Community and event standbys

These figures reflect the scope and operational demands placed on Kossuth County EMS. Coverage is maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by dedicated EMS professionals committed to patient care and community safety.

Kossuth County EMS appreciates the continued trust and support of the communities we serve.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Kossuth County EMS!

12/29/2025

Snow is still blowing this morning here in Kossuth County! Travel is still not advised in much of our area, so please stay home. If you must be out, drive slow and stay attentive. Stay warm!

🥶 We're starting out with frigid temps and treacherous travel north of I-80:

* I-35 north is still CLOSED to the Minnesota border.
* Most of northeast Iowa is TRAVEL NOT ADVISED.
* Many partially snow-covered roads west/northwest.
* Improved road conditions south of I-80.

12/28/2025

🚨 Travel not Advised today due to deteriorating conditions.🚨

High winds and blowing snow are causing ice/snow covered road surfaces and visibility is reduced to near zero at times.

Unless you're an essential worker, stay home until conditions improve.

Kossuth County Sheriff

Algona Police Department
Kossuth County Emergency Management