The Bishop Garrigan cheer team took a 3rd place finish at state. The competition was held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Members of the squad are Ava Snider, Ava Hough, Ella Schaaf, Reece Kemna and Ava Roethler. The team is coached by Erin Miller and McKenzie Jorgenson. Submitted photo

The Algona Rotary teamed up with Chips off the Old Block woodworking club to place three little book lending libraries at each Algona Community elementary school. The Chips built the boxes that were installed by Jeff Gisch and the maintenance staff.

Hunters from across the state and around the Midwest were in Algona last weekend for the 37th Annual Governor's Invitational Pheasant Hunt. The hunt, hosted by the Kossuth County Pheasants Forever chapter, was held Nov. 3-4 in partnership with the lowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

By Mark Wenzel

TRE Principal

In the heart of our close-knit community lies a hidden gem that is making a profound impact on our children's education and our collective sense of togetherness. This institution is none other than the Twin Rivers Elementary School, where personalized instruction, strong relationships, and community engagement take center stage.

Small Class Sizes: A Recipe for Academic Success

Courtesy of Jordan

Behounek - KRHC Public

Relations Manager

ALGONA—Some people describe grief as something that their lives grow around. It is something they carry with them, and it changes over time, but it doesn’t go away. It becomes part of them. This rings true for moms and dads who have delivered a stillborn baby (about 1 in 175 families in the US).

Despite the cold temperatures on Halloween, lots of people participated in the trunk or treat event held near the Algona First United Methodist Church.

Trunk or treat placewinners were first place - Algona V.I.P.S Trolls; second place - Snap on Union Jurassic Park; and third place - Divine Parish Jesus feeds the multitudes. Kim Wegener photos

Olivia and Elliana had the chance to sing on the stage at the Algona Music Boosters trunk or treat station.

Zeimet 90th

Edna Zeimet will celebrate her 90th birthday on November 15. A card shower is planned in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 620 North Garfield, Algona, IA 50511.

Schneider 90th

Bev Schneider will celebrate her 90th birthday at a birthday party on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg.

Her children: Barb, Kris, Randy and Tim invite friends and relatives to attend.

Smidt 90th

Wardden Smidt will mark his 90th birthday on November 14. A card shower is planned in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1808 340th Street, Titonka, IA 50480.

Benjamyn Samuel Purdy

Skyler and Payge Purdy announce the birth of their son, Benjamyn Samuel, on October 31, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 10 pounds and was 20.5 inches long.

Benjamyn is welcomed home by a sibling, Lakelynn.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—Algona Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees has set Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. as the date and time for three public hearings at the AMU office. The first public hearing will pertain to the 2023 budget.

ALGONA—Kossuth County Board of Supervisors Chairman Roger Tjarks, 76, of rural Titonka, will be sentenced next month after a six-person jury found him guilty of simple assault of Kyle Stecker, a fellow Kossuth County Supervisor.

The trial was held at the Kossuth County Courthouse Tuesday, Oct. 31. Jury selection began at 9:15 a.m. and the jury was seated at 10:30 a.m.

ALGONA—Bishop Garrigan High School has announced the students who qualified for the first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. Those with an asterisk (*) earned a 4.0 grade point average.

Thursday, Nov. 9

Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, apple crisp, lettuce salad

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Elderbridge

11 a.m. – Exercise

1:15 p.m. – Senior Center board meeting

Friday, Nov. 10

Crispy baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, mixed fruit

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Nov.  13

BBQ pulled pork sandwich, whole wheat bun, coleslaw, cinnamon apples

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday, Nov. 13

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: 7-12 Band Concert

Tuesday, Nov. 14

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: AHS Vocal Concert

Wednesday,  Nov. 15

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

6:30 p.m.: 7-12 Band Concert

8 p.m.: Veteran’s Day Program