Kossuth County EMS

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

12/28/2025

An important PSA from the Algona Fire Department!

12/25/2025

Our staff wishes you all a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/18/2025

No Travel is advised at this time in Kossuth County until the winds die down. Visability is less than 1 mile. Snow is contining to fall which is causing white out conditions countywide .

12/16/2025

Thank you to PMC Advantage for dropping off the holiday goodies yesterday! We appreciate your support!

12/15/2025

Here at Kossuth County EMS, we extend our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the young men whose lives were tragically taken over the weekend. May we continue to honor their memory and their dedication to serving our communities and abroad.

12/05/2025

11/27/2025

.WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
13 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions are expected to impact Post-Thanksgiving
travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Kossuth County Sheriff's Office
Algona Police Department