ALGONA—Kossuth Regional Health Center is currently offering a walk-in vaccine clinic for seasonal influenza Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the KRHC Algona Clinic. Individuals may come to the clinic, no appointment necessary, and check-in at the registration desk.

When getting your flu vaccine, please bring photo identification and up-to-date health insurance information.

DES MOINES—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

“The widespread rain is definitely ill-timed yet still badly needed,” said Sec. Naig. “Though combines are sidelined, and harvest progress is slowed, the rain will have a positive impact on re-charging soil moisture, establishing cover crops and replenishing pastures.”

BRITT—Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Hancock and Kossuth Counties will host a farm estate planning and succession workshop on Wednesday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to noon  at the Britt Municipal Building. Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 8.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Ham and cheese egg bake, coffee cake, mixed fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Oct. 20

Goulash, breadstick, broccoli, peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

1 p.m. – AARP

Monday,  Oct. 23

Ground beef stroganoff, egg noodle, green beans, whole wheat bread, mandarin oranges

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday,  Oct. 24

Pizza, breadstick, lettuce salad, spiced peaches

On Sunday evening, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. the Club of the 70s of Fenton is hosting a political forum at the Fenton Legion Hall Community Center.

There are six people seeking the two open seats on the city council.  Incumbent Sandi Del Rosso is being joined on the ballot by Alex Sauve, Jeffrey Clabaugh, Tim Peterson, Rhonda Cash, and Ryan Harms.

Seasonal decoration reminders for the City of Algona’s two cemeteries at East Lawn and Riverview went into effect on October 15.

Vases in the fall and winter

Erpelding, Voigt & Co., LLP is proud to announce Jennifer Penning and Michael Schlitter as new Partners.

Penning works in the firm’s Algona office and Schlitter works in the firm’s Okoboji office. Both are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Monday, Oct. 16

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Volleyball vs. Estherville Lincoln Central

9 p.m.: Candidate Forum

Tuesday, Oct. 17

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

6 p.m.: Football vs. Hampton-Dumont-Cal

9 p.m.: Volleyball vs. Estherville Lincoln Central

Wednesday,  Oct. 18

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

Monday, October 9

12:07 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Lu Verne.

12:30 a.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Algona.

5:58 a.m. Report of cattle out, Fenton.

10:19 a.m. Traffic stop, Algona.

11:07 a.m. Request to speak to deputy, Algona.

12:54 p.m. Report of accidental 911 call, Buffalo Center.

1:13 p.m. Request for vehicle unlock, Swea City.

3:51 p.m. Report of driving complaint, Wesley.

Monday, October 9

12:01 a.m. Unable to get into house.

9:33 a.m. Fraud/Scam.

10:19 a.m. Aided with traffic stop.

10:20 a.m. Aided.

10:32 a.m. Testing alarm.

10:45 a.m. Trailer blocking alley.

11:26 a.m. Aided.

11:57 a.m. Unlock.

1:03 p.m. Accident, Bryant School.

2:28 p.m. Loud music.

7:58 p.m. Animal.

8:36 p.m. Motorist assist.

Tuesday, October 10

1:25 a.m. Death.

ALGONA—A benefit will be held for Jamie O’Neall and her family at the VFW in Algona on Oct. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m.

The event will have a free will donation meal, live auction at 6 p.m., a bake sale, raffle prizes and DJ music by Big Mike Entertainment. If you would like to help but can’t make it to the benefit you are able to leave a donation at Iowa State Bank.

It was a picture perfect day for the Walk and Pray event at Bishop Garrigan Schools on Monday, October 9. The event raised $59,000 which will go toward transportation and classroom curriculum supplies.

Students were asked to acquire sponsorship for the walk-a-thon. Each student was asked to raise $150 or a family of 3 or more, $350.

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, The Kossuth County Historical Society held their annual cemetery walk. Each year a different cemetery in Kossuth County is showcased. It has proven to be a popular event for people to learn more about interesting characters and townships from the past.

The Kossuth Shrine Club held the last car cruise for 2023 on Sept. 27. The parade of cars met in the Chrome parking lot before driving through the parking lots at Homestead, Algona Manor and the Good Samaritan Center. Driving through the nursing homes during one of the cruises has become a tradition for the club that meets once a month from May to September. The club drives to a restaurant somewhere in Kossuth County or surrounding areas to enjoy a meal. This night they ate at AK’s Chrome.

ALGONA—The Algona City Council voted in favor of a resolution on October 2 that approved a purchase agreement between the City of Algona and Kemna Properties LLC for the $300,000 purchase of the property located at 1107 N. Main Street. The property, which previously served as the site for Motor Inn, will become the new home for the city’s street department.