ALGONA—Euchre results for Nov. 28 in Algona were first place - Wayne and Elaine Patterson, 83; second place - Chuck Stetzel and Eddie Rahe, 78; third place - Joe and Jane Lickteig, 67; and most loners - Landon Ludwig, 5. Door prize winner was Chuck Stetzel.

ALGONA—The Algona Nativity Scene located in a building on the Kossuth County Fairgrounds is open Monday through Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. through Dec. 31. After December, small groups by appointment can be made by calling 515-295-7241.

The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA) has emerged as a key partner for local school districts, offering audiology testing services at no cost to students from birth to graduation.

“Our audiology services represent one way we are working to ensure students across our service area have the resources and support they need to truly thrive in the classroom,” said Dr. Dan Mart, PLAEA Chief Administrator.

Governor Kim Reynolds recently unveiled the recipients of the CDL Infrastructure Grants, and Iowa Lakes Community College was among the beneficiaries. The grants, totaling $4.84 million, have been awarded to 10 of Iowa’s esteemed community colleges. These funds will facilitate the acquisition of new equipment and the establishment or renovation of driver training facilities. These grants are estimated to increase annual program participation by 1,305 individuals collectively.

Coping with terminal illness can be challenging, even for those people with immense support systems behind them. At some point in one’s care plan, it may be recommended to transition from actively treating or trying to cure a condition to making the person more comfortable. This is when hospice steps in.

Titonka-Burt Communications awards grant funding to support childcare

This is the correct article for the story printed in the Nov. 30 issue of the Kossuth County Advance.

DES MOINES—It’s hard to have a happy holiday if you’re arrested for drunk driving. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving. Dec. 15 – Jan. 1, 2024, drivers will see officers working on a special high-visibility enforcement campaign to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving.

Monday, Dec. 11

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: G/B Wrestling vs. Humboldt

9 p.m.: G/B BB vs. Webster City

Tuesday, Dec. 12

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: AHS Holiday Concert

Wednesday,  Dec. 13

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

6 p.m.: School Board

Thursday, Dec. 7

Chicken alfredo, mixed fruit, lettuce salad, breadstick

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Dec. 8

Taco casserole, spanish rice, corn bread, banana

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Saturday, Dec. 9

10 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. – Cards with Ann

Monday,  Dec. 11

Minestrone soup, half cold meat sandwich, pears, bread pudding

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Monday, November 27

2:27 a.m. Speak with officer.

4:59 a.m. Arrested Logan Simko-Gallaugher, DOB/9-14-2002, from Algona, for assault.

9:29 a.m. Speak with officer.

11:30 a.m. Ambulance call.

12:20 p.m. Aided.

7:18 p.m. Custody issue.

Tuesday, November 28

5:35 a.m. Aided.

8:02 a.m. 911 hang up.

9:07 a.m. Aided at AHS.

11:06 a.m. AHS reported truant.

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, November 27

9:02 a.m. Report of scam, Buffalo Center.

10:40 a.m. Request to speak to deputy, Titonka.

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: Mon. through Saturday, 2-8 p.m., Sunday, noon-8 p.m., through Dec. 31.

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

Fenton’s Santa Day

Fenton’s Santa Day is planned for Saturday, Dec. 9 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Legion building in Fenton. Santa will arrive by fire truck. Activities will include crafts, refreshments, kid’s drawing for sleds, library reading of memorial donations and musical entertainment. The Fenton Library’s holiday open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with cinnamon rolls, cider and door prizes for kids and adults.

Theresa DeLange offers a cookie to youngster Blayke Prothman during the live greeting card windows event Monday night, Nov. 27 in downtown Algona. Standing next to DeLange is Sandy Peterson. The ladies were volunteers with the Active Seniors of Algona.

The annual live greeting card windows event is sponsored by the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce.

Even though it was a cold evening for the live greeting card windows event Monday in downtown Algona there was plenty of holiday fun happening.

Top photo: Addison Laubenthal (left) and Hailey Culbertson work on a gingerbread creation in the Energy Dance and Tumbling window.

Hudson and Madden Rahe create ornaments at the Bulldog Paw Club table. See more photos on page A16. Kim Wegener photos