Kayla Buscher (left) visits with judge Lisa Hanson and volunteer Ronda Gray as they enter and judge her visual arts project

A sampling of the 4-H projects that were selected for the Iowa State Fair

Dixie Meyer and her granddaughter, Evelyn Brahm, take a look at all the floriculture entries at the fair. 

Four local dancers attended the Ballet Des Moines Summer Intensive from July 31 to August 4. Dancers auditioned for the camp in February and selections were made in March. Students took classes taught by Ballet Des Moines artistic director, company director and company dancers.

Vicki Briggs received $2,400 from the Burt Beautiful 100 to Care. Briggs introduced a project to replenish the kitchen at the Burt Activity Complex. Any money left over will go toward sandblasting and painting the Burt fire hydrants.

ALGONA—Ron Lohman looks through the new paintings by artist Russell H. Sonnenberg at the Ag and Motorsports Museum at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds.

Sonnenberg passed away on July 4 of this year at the age of 85. He grew up on a farm north of Titonka and more recently had lived in Forest City.

ST. JOE—Rain or shine, the 67th Annual Knights of Columbus Mulligan Stew event in St. Joe is set for Wednesday, August 16 beginning at 5 p.m. until the stew is gone. Drive through for stew will be available. There will also be pie and ice cream for purchase and  a country store. Free games are planned for the kids.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—The Algona Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees has set a public hearing for Wednesday, August 30 at 11 a.m. at the AMU office pertaining to the water main improvement project.

The date for bid letting for the project is Tuesday, August 29 at 10 a.m.

Waylon Jon Setterdahl

Tommy and Brandi (Burton) Setterdahl of Humboldt announce the birth of their son, Waylon Jon, on August 4, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Waylon weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is welcomed home by a sister, Scarlett.

Maternal grandparents are Roger and Carolyn Burton of Park Ridge, Ill. Paternal grandparents are Jon and Bridgett Setterdahl of Ankeny.

ALGONA—The City of Algona is seeking proposals from developers to purchase and rehabilitate a city-owned residential property located at 812 S. Moore Street.

ALGONA—For City of Algona residents planning to run for office in the November election, the necessary paperwork is currently available from the county auditor or the city clerk.

Open offices for this year’s city election includes the positions of:

Mayor (two-year term)

Ward 2 council member (four-year term)

Ward 3 council member (two-year term to fill vacancy)

Ward 4 council member (four-year term)

At-Large council member (four-year term)

ALGONA—The final day of the season for the Algona Aquatic Center is set for Sunday, Aug. 13. Due to staff transitions at this time of year, open swimming hours may vary. Please call the Aquatics Center at 515-295-9103 before coming to confirm hours.

ALGONA—Algona’s wastewater treatment plant was constructed in 1955, and due to changes in regulations along with its age, the plant will undergo major reconstruction starting in spring 2024.

DES MOINES-—Governor Reynolds has announced that 109 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard will deploy today to Texas in support of Operation Lone Star to help secure the U.S. Southern Border following the end of Title 42.

By Joanne Roepke Bode

Kossuth Farmers Market

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here isn’t a better time than right now to enjoy fresh produce from the garden. Vegetables of all colors, sizes and flavors seem to be coming out of all corners at our farm.

There are so many items, in fact, it’s a good time to stock up for winter. In these days of hot weather, cold weather seems far, far away.

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.