Winter begins on December 21, 2023, and ends on March 19, 2024. Many people lament the arrival of winter, perhaps thinking the colder temperatures and shorter hours of sunlight will compromise their chances to have fun.

Even though particularly chilly thermostat readings or stormy conditions can hamper some plans, when people dig deeper they may find that even the coldest days present opportunities for enjoyment.

The National Weather Service, Iowa Homeland Security, and emergency management agencies around lowa have designated November 9 as Winter Weather Awareness Day in Iowa. Andrew Ansorge, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Des Moines said, “As the length of daylight decreases and the days cool toward the winter months, it is time to ensure all lowans have made preparations for the winter season.

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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, October 23

6:58 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Titonka.

7:15 a.m. Request for an ambulance, rural Buffalo Center.

Thursday, Nov.  2

Taco casserole, Mexican rice, banana, corn bread

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Nov. 3

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, peaches, applesauce cake

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Nov. 6

Chicken and rice, stewed tomatoes, whole wheat bread, peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday,  Nov.  7

Salmon loaf, baked potato, creamed peas, whole wheat bread, banana

Monday, Nov. 6

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Candidate Forum

9 p.m.: AHS Vocal Concert

Tuesday, Nov. 7

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: 7-12 Band Concert

Wednesday,  Nov. 8

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: City Council

7 p.m.: Band Day Parade

RECURRING & ONGOING EVENTS

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.

Lakota Ambulance Soup Dinner

Lakota Ambulance Annual Soup Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lakota Fire Station. Chili and chicken noodle soup, sandwiches and homemade bars will be served for a free-will donation. Take-outs available. There will also be a bake sale with a free-will donation for two students’ trip to Washington, D.C.

Stuff The Trailer

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

A sold out crowd of 250 people were together Saturday night, Oct. 21 to honor and remember all those who are battling and have battled cancer in Kossuth County. Lots of laughter, tears and stories were shared of how cancer has affected their families and friends during the designer purse bingo event held at the Columbia Events Center in Algona.

Courtesy of Jordan

Behounek - KRHC Public

Relations Manager

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

The Bishop Garrigan High School Drama Department will present two performances of the classic musical, Singin’ in the Rain, in November. Performances are set for Friday, November 3 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the Friedmann Auditorium at the Bishop Garrigan High School.

Tessa (left) and Maddie Nelson are ready to go to Halloween parties and trick or treating. They are the daughters of Travis and Meredith Nelson. Kim Wegener photo

KANSAS CITY—In a move to stay ahead of the ever-evolving automotive industry, Austin Bauer, a dedicated technician from Kemna Auto Center, has successfully completed an intensive two-day training session focusing on high voltage battery systems used in Ford Battery Electric Vehicles.

The Kossuth County Sheriff's Office is honored to recognize Lany Mitchell of Wesley as the October 1440 Citizen of the Month. Mitchell is the librarian and community center organizer and is known for her pivotal role in fostering a love for reading and learning among individuals of all ages. She is known to facilitate children's reading programs that lay the foundation for lifelong learning!

During a STEM session for homeschool students at the Fenton Public Library, the kids created grabbing tools designed to perform specific functions such as scooping, pinching and gripping. They learned about fulcrums and levers as they experimented with creating the most effective tools.

The Fenton North Union Elementary first graders toured Kossuth Regional Health Center on Thursday, October 19. Students toured the surgery area,  they learned the importance of getting an IV and how the hospital with doctors and nurses is a safe place if you are sick.

Top photo: showing students an x-ray is Stephanie Riggert, radiology manager.