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Births

Addisyn Dawn Thilges

Justin and Paige (Van Voorst) Thilges of Algona announce the birth of their daughter, Addisyn Dawn, on February 1, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Addisyn is welcomed home by a sibling, Landyn.

Maternal grandparents are LaVonne Clark, and Doug and Deb Van Voorst of Spencer. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Debi Thilges of Algona.

College Notes

Area students honored for academics

DES MOINES—Two local residents earned academic honors for the 2023 fall quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must attain a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 for a minimum of six semester credit hours or four quarter credit hours in their most recent academic term.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at February 20 public meeting

 

ALGONA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Locally, the Iowa DNR will be at the Water’s Edge Nature Center, 1010 250th Street, near Algona, on Feb. 20. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Where there’s a need, there’s a Knight

 

Richard Erpelding, treasurer and Tom McGuire, financial secretary of the St. Joseph, Bode, Knights of Columbus delivered 24 coats to the Kossuth County C.A.R.E. Team on Wednesday, Jan. 17. This donation was made possible by the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids initiative.

Horticulture food crops survey available

DES MOINES—Iowa horticulture food crop producers are invited to participate in a statewide industry survey aimed at capturing fresh data on the diversity, growth and economic impact of horticultural food crop production in our state.

March deadline for speciality crop block grant

DES MOINES—Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program through March 1.

The grant program, which is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Iowa by increasing demand, yields or awareness, is administered by the Department with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Recognition deadline set for Century, Heritage Farms

DES MOINES—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program was created by the Department and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to honor families who have owned their farms for 100 years and 150 years, respectively.

Sheriff

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, January 29

12:50 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Wesley.

4:49 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Whittemore.

Police

Monday, January 29

3:58 a.m. Death reported.

3:21 p.m. Harassment.

7:44 p.m. Accident.

8:11 p.m. Ambulance.

9:20 p.m. Animal complaint.

10:25 p.m. Mental person.

 

Tuesday, January 30

12:53 a.m. Ambulance call.

9:45 a.m. Speak with officer regarding animal question.

11: a.m. Welfare check.

4:19 p.m. Animal complaint.

5:07 p.m. Possible assault.

7:49 p.m. Repoed vehicle.

Senior Center

Thursday, Feb. 8

Ham and cheese egg bake, coffee cake, hash browns, mixed fruit

9:30 a.m. – Aaron Pearce, CEO PHMIC

11 a.m. – Exercise

1:15 p.m. – Board meeting

 

Friday, Feb. 9

Pork loin, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pears, dinner roll

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

 

Saturday, Feb. 10

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Cards with Ann

 

Monday,  Feb.  12

Amu Programming

Monday, Feb. 5

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Algona vs. Eagle Grove (Regional Quarter Final)

8 p.m.: District Wrestling

 

Tuesday, Feb. 6

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

8 p.m.: Algona vs. Eagle Grove (Regional Quarter Final)

 

Wednesday, Feb. 7

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

DAR makes plans for 100th year event

ALGONA— Members of the Algona Chapter of DAR met online in January to discuss plans for the 100th anniversary celebration scheduled for May 11, 2024. Details will be announced in the near future.

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa scholarship application deadline extended

 The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is extending the submission deadline for its scholarship application process to April 10. This change is due to continued delays of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

The deadline extension prioritizes students and allows them to provide this important information used in determining financial need as part of the selection process for some Community Foundation scholarships.

Save time and money at the Iowa State Fair

Buy in advance to 

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DES MOINES--—Attention line skippers and savvy spenders, save time and money by buying your advance admission tickets and Thrill Park passes and wristbands online now for the Iowa State Fair. The advance deals are so special they are only available before the Fair at www.iowastatefair.org.

 

Advance Thrill Pass— (SAVE $10)

$30 for 40 credits

Historical events from February

The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in February 1924.

• Honduran President Rafael López-Gutiérrez refuses to leave office on February 1. López-Gutiérrez cites uncertainty regarding a successor as his reason for remaining in office after initially beginning a four-year term on February 1, 1920.

Helmers erupts for career-high 45 points in win

POCAHONTAS—Junior Ben Helmers poured in a career-high 45 points to help the Algona Bulldog boys’ basketball team to an 83-58 non-conference victory on Monday, Feb. 5 over the Pocahontas Area Indians.

Helmers connected on 17 of 29 overall field goals, including two of seven behind the three-point arc. He went nine of 13 from the charity stripe while teammate Alex Manske contributed 26 points and grabbed 12 caroms.

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