A local business owner with plans to renovate a 77-year-old building in downtown Algona is getting a $100,000 state grant for the project, along with $100,000 in matching funds from the City of Algona. Luke Arrowood already uses the basement of the former State Hotel Building for his “Active Aging” business. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/08/KLGAhotel1.mp3

Arrowood’s plan is to create retail space in the front of the building for West River Meats, which currently sells beef, pork and beef tallow from a location in Rutland. A studio apartment will be in the back. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/08/KLGAhotel2.mp3

A wall in the middle of the building will be opened, to create activity space. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/08/KLGAhot

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