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About Algona, IA

Algona, the Kossuth County seat in north-central Iowa, sits at the intersection of US Highway 169 and State Highway 18. The town of 5,400 lies about 100 miles from Des Moines and 150 miles from Minneapolis, making it a natural stopping point for travelers crossing Iowa's agricultural heartland. It's home to the nation's largest POW camp memorial, featuring a famous nativity scene created by German prisoners during World War II.

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Algona, IA is in United States, at 43.074, -94.231 - about 28 km north of Livermore, IA.

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The closest airport to Algona, IA is Fort Dodge Regional Airport, 64 km (about 1 h by car). Other airports nearby: Mason City Municipal Airport.

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