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Monday, April 22

8:12 a.m. Report of stray dogs, owner found, Lu Verne.

12:04 p.m. Arrested Justin Thomas Terwilliger, 44, Algona on Kossuth County warrant for failure to appear, Court house.

12:45 p.m. Request to speak to deputy, Algona.

Lewis named to President’s List at Grand View

DES MOINES, Iowa – Recognition for outstanding academic achievement has been given to Grand View University student Cole Lewis (Algona, IA) for the 2024 fall semester.

The students are named to the President’s List for earning a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.

Euchre results for the last tournament of the season on April 23 are as follows:

In first, Charlie Kollasch and Mary Fowler with 81. In 2nd, George Biersted and Lyndon Fowler with 77. In third, Theresa DeLange and Mark Wolf with 72. Mark Wolf had the most loners with 6. The $5 door prizes went to George Bierstedt and Doreen Koepke.

The next season will begin on Aug. 6.

Thursday, May 2

Chili, cinnamon roll, carrots, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, May 3

Stroganoff over mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce jello

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday, May 6

Tator tot casserole, peas, strawberry shortcake

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

6:30 p.m. – Kiwanis Bingo

Tuesday, May 7

Monday, May 6

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Kindergarten Concert

8 p.m.: Candidate Forum

Tuesday, May 7

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

6 p.m.: Kindergarten Concert

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Lucia Wallace Music Program

Wednesday, May 8

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

By Amy Frankl-Brandt, News Editor

Yes, libraries are still relevant

KOSSUTH COUNTY-—Not only are libraries still relevant, they’re necessary, they are the heartbeat of many communities and a lifeline to many of their citizens.

ALGONA—The Algona branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) almost never holds a Primary Candidate Forum, but this is an unusual year with three contested county races. In order for the public to get to know the candidates for these races and their views on various subjects, AAUW and the Algona Public Library plus Home Town Radio KLGA-KLGZ have teamed up to hold a primary candidate forum on Tuesday, April 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Algona Public Library meeting room.

By Kim Meyer, Editor for Bancroft Register and Swea City Herald Press

Quilts of Valor were awarded to local veterans, Harlan Richter and Brian Runneberg on April 7 at the Quilted Steeple in rural Lone Rock. The Quilts of Valor Foundation honors service members who have been touched by war with handmade quilts of the highest quality.

The Stinson Prairie Arts Council held a morning art exhibit for Kossuth County High Schoolers on Monday, April 15 at the Algona Publishing Gallery. Students from Algona High School, West Bend-Mallard High School and Bishop Garrigan High School competed for cash prizes with their favorite piece they created this year.

First place from Algona High School was Breanna Abendroth with her drawing entitled Dissonance. (First picture below)

Kristy Allison, the Children’s Librarian at the Algona Public Library received the Congeniality Award at the chamber coffee last Friday, April 19. Allison was taken by surprise when her name was announced after Chamber Ambassador President Lynn Carlson read the glowing reasons Allison was nominated. Besides her hard work and friendly personality, her eagerness to help anyone in need were some of the reasons she was given the award.

On April 9 the Kossuth County Historical Society held its version of an antique roadshow (no connection to the TV show). Polly McNeill, Nancy Hugo and Marlene Meyer greeted the audience and shared their knowledge of antiques and collectibles with them. More than 50 items were reviewed with comments often from those present. One of the interesting treasures was a Hitler pincushion brought in by a 10-year old boy.

By Gentry Sorenson, ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist

The Algona Business & Community Forum was held April 18, 2024 from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the Tietz Entrepreneurial Center at the Algona campus of Iowa Lakes Community College. Algona area business CEOs, administrators, Human Resources, and communication managers were invited to attend.

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to recognize Lori Peterson of Fenton as our April 1440 Citizen of the Month! Lori is the City of Fenton Librarian and much more. According to her nomination, Lori goes above and beyond in making the library a welcoming and gathering location for area residents. She provides adult learning seminars and both an afternoon and evening book club.