BODE—Twin Rivers Elementary School embarked on another whirlwind week packed with unforgettable experiences and a heartfelt tribute to our heroes for Veterans Day. The action kicked off on Nov. 6 as our kindergarten through 5th grade students traveled to Ames to watch the Iowa State Women's Basketball team take on the Butler Bulldogs. The Cyclones finished the game with a victory, defeating the Bulldogs 82-55. The students truly enjoyed the opportunity to attend a college basketball game.

Top photo: Kurt Kissinger directs the Algona Middle School Band and Marisa Merkel directs the Algona Middle School Choir in a variety of patriotic songs during the Veterans program at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center last Friday, Nov. 10. At right: Pride is evident on the face of Coyer Spear as he takes time to pose with his grandfather, Navy Veteran Chuck Robinson.

Algona and Garrigan Middle School volleyball teams raised $2,110 to assist those battling cancer in Kossuth County. Submitted photo

ALGONA—Mark your calendars for Monday, November 27 as downtown Algona will be the place to be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the annual live greeting card windows evening. The historical society will have a Santa display and the Tacos for Tots meal will be held at the First United Methodist Church. Watch for more information on these events in the November 23 edition of the Kossuth County Advance.

Twenty-three Algona High School students competed in the 32nd annual DMACC/Iowa Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) Automotive Skills Contest recently at the DMACC Ankeny campus.

These students competed against more than 230 students representing 16 high schools from across Iowa in the written portion of the contest.

ALGONA—Hospice of the Heartland will host their annual Lights of Life memorial service and tree-lighting ceremony at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona on Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m.

The annual Lights of Life event offers a time of reflection for those wanting to honor and remember a loved one.  In addition, Lights of Life helps to increase awareness of the work done by local hospice staff and volunteers and provides an opportunity to raise funds to support that work.

For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, the Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) held a qualifying round for the state solo dance championships.

More than 970 soloists from dance teams and color guards across the state were at Newton High School, Berg Middle School in Newton, Nevada High School and Middle School for the first-ever ISDTA State Solo Qualifier on Oct. 27-28.

Kiwanis November Students of the Month from top to bottom are from Bishop Garrigan Junior High School, Adrienne Kuper, daughter of Andy and Jean Kuper pictured with Mr. Rob Meister (activity director) Andy, Adrienne, Jean, Bob Ketchum (Kiwanis). From BGHS, Kayden Graves, son of Renee Graves pictured with Mr. Rob Meister, Renee, Kayden and Bob. From AMS, Caden Harms, son of Casey and Kay Harms pictured with Mrs.

A whopping $10,000.00 was raised for the ambulance service during the Bancroft Fall Bonanza this past September.

People headed to Bob Boland Ford to purchase tickets for the Mazda 3 car raffle that was won by Tim Goche.

Toby the clown was downtown making balloon animals and bringing joy if you got caught without wearing a smile.

Sixteen Algona Middle School (AMS) band members were named All District and two named All Iowa at the NCIBA Middle School Honor Band at Algona Middle School on Saturday, November 11 under the direction of Kurt Kissinger, middle school band director.

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ALGONA—Angela Stalder has enjoyed her role as head baker at the Feed Mill in Algona immensely during the past year. She has always cooked and baked in bulk for her big family utilizing family favorite recipes. In addition to her culinary talents, she has extensive experience in the catering field working both on her own and for Kampen’s Catering in the past.

Two teams from Bishop Garrigan ended up in 1st and 2nd places at the Top of Iowa Conference quiz bowl tournament held at Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona on Saturday, November 11. The event was co-hosted by Newman Catholic High School and Bishop Garrigan.

Schneider 80th

Larry Schneider will celebrate his 80th birthday on November 27. A card shower is planned in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 715 N. Woodworth St., Algona, IA  50511.

Otis 84th

Edward Otis of Wesley celebrated his 84th birthday on November 14. The family is hosting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 170 Highway 18, Wesley, IA 50483.