Yes, you can click here to download and print out a form that you can fill out and either:

Yes, there is a $10 fee for this service.

You can obtain information on how to get a copy of a criminal history by clicking here. 

To get a copy of a police or accident report, call 1-515-295-3515.

To get a copy of your driving record you need to go to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office located at 121 W. State St. in Algona, Iowa.  There is a $9 fee for this service.

Protective Services
Report child abuse or dependent adult abuse by phone.  The statewide hotline is 1-800-362-2178.  The names of reporters of abuse are never made public.

Or you can visit their website for adults click here.
And for children click  here.

Curfew for juveniles Sunday – Thursday 10:30pm, Friday – Saturday 12:30am

Call 1-800-288-1047 or visit the DOT website at by clicking here.

There is a medication drop box in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center located

ALERT IOWA is an emergency notification system that will contact you by phone call, text or email of weather or other emergencies. You may register for ALERT IOWA by clicking here.

See the guidelines by clicking here to download the pdf. 

If you see activity that you feel is suspicious, please dial 9-1-1 as soon as possible, and explain the activity, the location, and the description of any persons or vehicles involved. You do not have to leave your name, however, it is helpful should the officer(s) have further questions.

If you have a law enforcement question or wish to report an incident that isn't happening at the time, we ask that you use the non-emergency number of 1-515-295-3515.

Snow ordinance tickets can be paid at the Algona City Hall located at 112 W Call St.

• You can pay in person at the Kossuth County Clerk of Court Office at 114 W. State St on the 3rd floor.
• You can mail it in at this address

Kossuth County Clerk of Court

You can call the Algona Police Department at 1-515-295-3515

Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-942-0333

Mason City
1-800-479-9071

Spencer
1-800-362-4612

Or visit the website by clicking here.

Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline
1-800-284-7821

Or visit the website by clicking here.