The Whittemore Community Betterment Club sponsored the highly anticipated return of the chili cook-off contest on Saturday, January 21 at the American Legion Hall in Whittemore.

This was the 20th year for the event. Linda K. Farrell, WCBC member, was chairperson of the event. Kim Wegener photo

CLIVE—A Buchanan County pig farmer, Trish Cook, is the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). The change in leadership took place following the IPPA annual meeting on January 24.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—Kossuth Regional Health Center has been awarded two Best Hospital Women’s Choice Awards, one for obstetrics and one for emergency care.

KRHC CEO Dar Elbert said for the obstetrics award KRHC was among the top one percent honored and listed nationally from data publicly available from more than 4,000 hospitals. For emergency care, the hospital was listed in the top seven percent of hospitals.

SMITH LAKE—For the past two years, Kelly McKay, along with Clinton County Conservation and Nahant March Education Center have been presenting a program designed to create a citizenry with better bird identification skills to promote participants getting involved with local citizen science projects.

ALGONA—As part of the Frostbite Olympics festivities planned by the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce, an "Achin for Bacon - It's All About the Bacon Bloody Mary Bar" event is set for Saturday, February 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the VFW in Algona. Besides bacon, a large variety of items to add to drinks and some bacon appetizers and desserts are planned.

Ivy Lynn Atkinson

Tyler and Bridget (Murphy) Atkinson of Algona announce the birth of their daughter, Ivy Lynn, on January 16, 2023, at Trinity Regional Medical Center/UnityPoint Health in Fort Dodge.

She weighed 8 pounds, 4 1/4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Ivy is welcomed home by a sister, Scarlett.

Monday, January 23

10:16 a.m. Report of vehicles blocking road.

10:28  a.m. Accident.

11:14  a.m. Found fishing equipment.  Owner claimed.

12:10  p.m. Locked out of house.

1:54  p.m. Fraud.

2:42  p.m. Reported girls threatening her.

3:31  p.m. Responding officer aided.

3:59  p.m. Info.

6:59  p.m. Abandoned.

7:28  p.m. Ambulance.

9:52  p.m. Open Door.

11:08  p.m. Suspicious Person.

Thursday, Feb 2

Goulash, breadsticks, broccoli, peaches

1 p.m. – Cribbage/Canasta

Friday,  Feb 3

Cheeseburger on whole wheat bun, french fries, peas, applesauce, jell-o

10 a.m. – Bingo

1:30 p.m. – Tai Chi

Monday,  Feb 6

Pizza casserole, breadsticks, lettuce salad, dessert

10 a.m. – Bingo

1:30 p.m. – Business showcase, West Vendee, Nicole Taffe

Tuesday,  Feb 7

Monday, Jan. 30

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Clear Lake

Tuesday, Jan. 31

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

Wednesday, Feb. 1

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: City Council

8 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Clear Lake

Thursday, Feb. 2

DES MOINES—In celebration of National Unclaimed Property Day, held annually on February 1, State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing the newest report of unclaimed funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt for Kossuth County. "In 2022, more than $72,700 was reported to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt for Kossuth County residents, meaning you or someone you know could have money waiting to be claimed," stated Smith.

FENTON—Activities at the Fenton Public Library during February will include  a book club meeting on Thursday, February 9 at  2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The club is reading This Blessed Earth by Ted Genoways. Call 515-889-2333 to join the club.

STEM Time for Homeschool Students: Ages 5-12 will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Three Algona residents

graduate from Univ. of Iowa

IOWA CITY—Three Algona residents graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City following the 2022 fall semester.

Algona: Michelle Blaha-Polson, certificate: entrepreneurial management,  Tippie College of Business; Brooke Boettcher, bachelor of science in nursing; nursing-RN, College of Nursing; and Hannah Frankl, bachelor of business administration, marketing, Tippie College of Business.

AMES— The  Iowa Forage and Grassland Council annual conference returns to Ames in 2023 with a full day of information. Set for February 28, the event will be held at Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd., just to the southwest of Jack Trice Stadium.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a welcome and introductions at 10 a.m. Two presentations are on tap for the morning session, and lunch at noon is followed by the IFGC annual meeting.