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.

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.

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

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

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.

 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.

Buy in advance to 

save money

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

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.

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.

To update this information, email news@algona.com or call 515-295-3535. Some changes to schedules may occur without notice. 

____Libraries, Museums, recreation, EVENTS_____

Algona Nativity Scene: Small groups by appointment. Call 515-295-7241.

Algona POW Museum: Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. through December, closed week days.

Valentine’s bake sale

ISB Community Crusaders will host a Valentine’s Day bake sale on Wed. Feb. 14 beginning at 8:30 a.m. while supplies last at both Algona locations of Iowa State Bank. Free-will donation with all proceeds donated to local charities chosen by the employee charity, the ISB Community Crusaders.

Horticulture farmer event

Students and staff at Bishop Garrigan Schools have been celebrating Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 28 through Feb. 2. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.

Lola Wolf

AHS Journalism

Students in Algona’s Model UN program have had a busy year. Starting at the beginning of the school year, and lasting until the middle of fall, these students have committed themselves to success in the program.

On Sept. 28, 2023, students traveled to NIACC to compete in the Regional Conference. Students who performed well were chosen as either alternates or outstanding delegates.

FENTON—The Kossuth County Historical Society (KCHS) held its annual meeting at the North Star Restaurant in Fenton on Jan. 24. Fenton Mayor and author Gene Miller talked on Fenton history and the upcoming Fenton Quasquicentennial.