Monday, December 11

10:13 a.m. Request for a deputy, Swea City.

10:41 a.m. Report of debris on roadway, Wesley.

1:22 p.m. Report of dog complaint, Lone Rock.

2:27 p.m. Request for a deputy, Swea City.

3:04 p.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Lakota.

4:03 p.m.  Report of child custody issues, Lone Rock.

7:06 p.m. Request for an ambulance, Fenton.

8:30 p.m. Request for a deputy, Algona.

Tuesday, December 12

Monday, December 11

1:39 p.m. Ambulance.

1:47 p.m. Aided.

2:49 p.m. Unlock.

3:34 p.m. Accident.

5:40 p.m. Officers aided.

6:38 p.m. Unlock.

8:34 p.m. Dog bite.

Tuesday, December 12

1:11 a.m. Ambulance.

11:23 a.m. Truant.

11:23 a.m. Truant.

11:57 a.m.  Miscellaneous auto.

1:01 p.m.  Ambulance.

1:06 p.m. Ambulance.

2:53 p.m. Alarm.

3:35 p.m. Ambulance.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Vegetable soup, breadstick, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Dec. 22

Ham, party potatoes, green bean casserole, dinner roll, jell-o cake

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Dec. 25

CLOSED Merry Christmas

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Chicken lasagna, lettuce salad, breadstick, mandarin oranges

KWANZA begins

11 a.m. – Exercise

1 p.m. – Devotional

Trivia Night in Algona

Think Up, Drink Up Trivia Night begins with 6 p.m. registration and trivia rounds start at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW in Algona on Thursday, Dec. 28. There is no entry fee for the competition which will feature teams of one to six people. The Algona Area Chamber of Commerce presents the event.

Christmas trains at museum

Monday, Dec. 25

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Bertha Godfrey Concert

8 p.m.: AHS Holiday Concert

Tuesday, Dec. 26

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: Middle School Band Concert

8 p.m.: G/B BB vs. Bishop Garrigan

Wednesday,  Dec. 27

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

7 p.m.: Trinity Holiday Program

Milk production in Iowa during November 2023 totaled 480 million pounds, up slightly from the previous November according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production report.

The average number of milk cows during November, at 239,000 head, was unchanged from last month and unchanged from November 2022. Monthly production per cow averaged 2,010 pounds, up 10 pounds from last November.

AMES— The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. ending March 12.

DES MOINES—The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (INREC) will partner with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on a “batch and build” water quality project in targeted Iowa watersheds.

DES MOINES—Farm Forward, an interactive and farmer-focused event powered by the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA), will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Registration is available at no additional cost and open at iasoybeans.com.

DES MOINES—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowans to nominate fuel marketers in their communities for the Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards.

The secretary’s annual awards were created to recognize retailers that go above and beyond in their efforts to promote homegrown, renewable fueling options and develop innovative strategies to highlight the availability of higher biofuel blends at their retail locations.

It seemed like an open and shut case at the beginning of the Grinch’s trial last Monday as the crowd booed when the Grinch entered the Kossuth County Courtroom. The honorable Judge Ann Gales presided over the hearing. Sheriff Roger Fisher was the first to give his opening statements as the prosecutor representing the children of Kossuth County. Deputy Radmaker was sworn in as Fisher’s key witness.

Speaking for the defendant, the Grinch, was Cindy Lou Who.

KOSSUTH COUNTY—When a blizzard strikes or other severe weather events occur, stay in the know with updates sent directly to your phone or email through Alert Iowa.  Sign up online and choose your preferences for specific types of weather and emergency events for communities throughout Kossuth County. 

Henry Ricke, director of the Kossuth County Food Pantry, receives a check from Rotary Turkey Trot committee members from left:  Christy Albrecht, Melissa Divis and Justin Davis. (not pictured: Gina Helmers)

The Algona Rotary Clubs annual Turkey Trot helps raise funds and food items to stock the food pantry for the holidays. Submitted photos

Take a step back in time this holiday season with gifts and activities related to Algona’s history as a World War II Prisoner of War (POW) camp. Visit the Nativity Scene created by the prisoners, stop by the POW Museum, and pick up a copy of the “Silent Night in Algona” movie that was released for home entertainment in December.

Where to Find the Film

The American Legion Hagg-Turner Post 90 held a canned food drive at Pizza Ranch last Monday, Dec. 4. The boxes of canned goods were for families of Kossuth County.

Pictured in the front row from left are: Bahne Struecker, Robert Speick and John Hyink. In the back row from left are: Kevin Molsberry, Ray Nielson, Wendell Stevens, Jim Buscher and Troy Brandt. Submitted photo