By Iowa Secretary of

Agriculture Mike Naig

The start of August signals that summer is winding down. Students begin preparing to head back to school, fall activities ramp up, and farmers start to look ahead to harvest while hoping for a few more rain showers.   

But before the pace changes for many of us, there’s one last, very big hurrah that most Iowans know and love – the great Iowa State Fair.

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

Trauma expert’s compassionate approach offers an antidote to tough love

Growing up in a dysfunctional family conditioned Laura K. Connell to find more dysfunction in adulthood, perpetuating a cycle of self-sabotage that wouldn’t be broken until her marriage ended and she was forced to face her alcohol addiction head-on.

The backyard is an important extension of a home’s living space, so it makes sense a family’s individual style be reflected in its design. By marrying your unique design perspective with your backyard needs, you can create even greater memories with your family and friends, amping up the yard’s purpose and value.

Here are style suggestions from the TurfMutt Foundation to kick off your creativity in creating a yard style all your own:

As temperatures rise, so should the care of your yard’s lawn and landscape. However, it’s important to ensure your yard is healthy before a heat wave hits.

Here are a few recommendations on protecting your yard during a heat wave from The TurfMutt Foundation.

The Endow Iowa 25 percent state tax credit program received an additional $7 million in funding for 2023 thanks to legislation passed and signed into law during the 2023 legislative session, creating a total of $13 million in credits available. This additional funding eliminates the program waitlist, allowing Endow Iowa to continue to work for generous Iowans.

By Suzette Radke,

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member

Next year’s first college bills are coming out, and students and families are looking for ways to pay for any amount not covered by financial aid, savings or earnings. Many turn to private education loans at this time of year.

RECURRING & ONGOING EVENTS

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Outdoor HeartSong Concert

A free outdoor HeartSong Concert will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 12 at The Eagle Center in Lakota, in celebration of Community Chapel Lakota’s 50th years of ministry. Bring a lawn chair and hot dogs, brats and beverages will be provided. Rain location is inside The Eagle Center.

Sunday’s schedule includes a morning worship, catered meal and commemorative service at 1:30 p.m.

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, July 31

6:14 a.m. Report of 911 hang up, Swea City.

9:09 a.m. Report of stray dogs, Algona.

Monday, July 31

7:15 a.m. Fire alarm - no fire.

9:02 a.m. Accident.

9:12 a.m. Dumping issue.

10:30 a.m. Speak with officer.

10:39 a.m. Harassment.

11:09 a.m. Found property.

5:48 p.m. Escort.

10:49 p.m. Traffic control.

Tuesday, August 1

2:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle.

8:47 a.m. Aided.

9:19 a.m. Escort.

10:10 a.m. Vin check request.

1:02 p.m. Driving complaint.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Scalloped potatoes with ham, green beans, banana, bread pudding

11 a.m. – Exercise

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

Friday, Aug. 11

Goulash, breadstick, broccoli, cottage cheese, peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Aug. 14

Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pears

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday,  Aug. 15

Monday, Aug. 14

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Fair Parade

8 p.m.: Fair Queen Pageant

Tuesday, Aug. 15

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

Wednesday, Aug. 16

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

7 p.m.: Countywide Breakfast

9 p.m.: School Board

Thursday,  Aug. 17

The 2023 Kossuth County Fair Royalty was crowned Tuesday evening during a ceremony in the grandstands at the fairgrounds.

The 2022 Kossuth County Fair Queen Molly Bormann served as mistress of ceremonies for the ceremony.  Bormann and last year’s royalty, Kenna Hatten, Peyton Paulsen and Caroline Patten, gave farewell speeches.

All the 2023 candidates introduced themselves and shared what their favorite part of the Kossuth County Fair is each year.

By Greg Grabianowski

Sports Editor

ALGONA—Just like the previous seven years, the Hunting With Heroes “Salute to Veterans Night at the Kossuth County Speedway in Algona on Thursday, July 27 was another smashing success.

The special night was filled with a lot gifts and free things for each of the veterans or widows of veterans along with an exciting night of dirt track racing and a new event record in Algona of 137 cars competing.