C.A.R.E. team election of officers

C.A.R.E. Team annual meeting and election of officers will be held on Tuesday, January 17 beginning at 5:15 p.m. at the Algona First United Methodist Church.

Lunch ‘N learn at Burt Library

Thursday, Jan 5

Chili mac, corn, peaches, cookie

11 a.m. – Exercise

1 p.m. – Cribbage

Friday, Jan 6

Salmon patties, baked potato, creamed peas, banana

10 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Jan 9

Vegetable beef soup, crackers, broccoli and cauliflower, mixed fruit

10 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday,  Jan 10

Tuna melt, wedges, peas, peaches

11 a.m. – Exercise

1 p.m. – Devotional

Monday, Jan. 9

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Wrestling vs. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

Tuesday, Jan. 10

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: Wrestling vs. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

Wednesday, Jan. 11

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

6 p.m.: School Board

8 p.m.: G/B BB vs. St. Edmond

MASON CITY—United Way of North Central Iowa has announced it has received a transformational gift of $25,000 in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

The gift was made by a North Iowa family in loving memory of their son, Greg, who discovered the magic of words and reading in early childhood. His family hopes to ensure his legacy continues by passing this love of reading on to the children of north Iowa.

ALGONA— The Kossuth County Genealogical Society is hosting a monthly genealogy group discussion on family history research beginning in January.

First session will be held at the Algona Public Library on Thursday, January 19 at 2 p.m. The community is invited to attend.

Please have a short story to share from your family tree. Future sessions to be held on the third Thursday of the month.

For more information or questions call Jean Kramer at 515-200-9389.

DES MOINES—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds farmers and landowners who planted cover crops this past fall to apply for the state’s Crop Insurance Discount Program. Eligible Iowans can receive a $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiums. The deadline to apply is January 13.

ALBERT LEA, MINN.—Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) announces auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, January 23 and 24, for the play “Almost, Maine” at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N. Broadway, in Albert Lea.

By Ryan Stuart

ISU Extension and Outreach

AMES—The holidays often are a time when families reflect on the past year or start thinking about their upcoming New Year’s resolutions. 

Notice to Readers:

The information included on this page has been obtained from public records — either court files, police and sheriff logs or accident reports. The Kossuth County Advance staff reminds readers that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Monday, December 26

6:40 a.m.: Report of disabled vehicle, needs to be towed, Algona

7:09 a.m.: Report of vehicle in ditch, Lakota

Monday, December 26

Accident PD only Heckart/North.

Tuesday, December 27

Ambulance call.

R/O aided KCSO.

Ambulance call. Cancelled.

Unlock.

Unlock.

Funeral escort.

Vehicle broke down.

911 Hang up.

Ambulance.

Driving complaint.

Funeral escort.

Report of pedestrian in the roadway Hwy 169 N on the bridge

Ambulance.

Wednesday, December 28

ALGONA—The deadline to submit grant applications to the Kossuth County Community Foundation’s 2023 grant cycle is 5 p.m. on January 15. Technical support will be available to applicants until 5 p.m. on January 13. The online grant application can be found on the community foundation’s website at www.kossuthccf.org.

AMES—One year after skyrocketing 29 percent, the average value of an acre of Iowa farmland jumped another 17 percent, or $1,660, to $11,411 per acre.

The nominal value of an acre of farmland is again higher this year than at any point since Iowa State University began surveying values in 1941. When adjusting for inflation, the 2022 average value surpasses the previous inflation-adjusted record value set in 2013 for the first time.

Walker 60th

John Walker will celebrate his 60th birthday on January 1. His siblings: Janis, Jim, Sue and Sheri, are planning a card shower in his honor.

Cards will reach him if sent to 2307 60th Ave., Algona, IA 50511.

ALGONA—Bishop Garrigan students participated in the annual meal packaging event packaging 10,000 meals on December 12. Students in grades 3-12th came together in one hour shifts to use their time to fill meals. Students begin their time in prayer and learning about the area these meals are being sent to.

Thursday, Dec 22

Brown sugar glazed pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas banana, dessert

11 a.m. – Exercise

12 p.m. – Kiwanis

1:15 p.m. – Board Meeting

Friday,  Dec 23

Ham, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, whole wheat roll, dessert

10 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Dec 26

Hearty vegetable soup, breadstick, pears, dessert

10 a.m. – Bingo

1:30 p.m. – Lori Berlke