WHITTEMORE—Approximately 125 people attended the Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation Annual Countywide Breakfast on Wednesday, July 26 at St. Michael’s Parish Center in Whittemore. This year’s theme was Christmas in July.

Maureen Elbert, executive director of Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation, told about the success and the history of the summer intern program which is now in its 24th year.

Person 60th

John and Sue Person will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on November 9. Sue celebrated her 80th birthday on June 17.

An open house celebration in their honor will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at that Lone Rock Shelterhouse.

In case of inclement weather the open will be held at the Lone Rock American Legion.

Cards will reach them if sent to 708 300th Street, Lone Rock, IA 50559.

ALGONA—A study by the Iowa Hospital Association found that in 2022, Kossuth Regional Health Center provided more than $1,148,075 in total community benefits and served more than 43,459 people through community service programs.

Last year, KRHC generated 476 jobs that added $30,367,648 in total wages. That is 9.71 percent of all wages in Kossuth County and 7.18 percent of all jobs in the county.

ALGONA—Local band, Midland Vibe, will be rocking the Carnegie Library lawn in Algona during Party in the Park on Wednesday, August 9. The last Party in the Park event of the season will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce.

Levi Andrew Struecker

Andy and Brittany (Cannon) Struecker announce the birth of their son, Levi Andrew, on July 26, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Levi is welcomed home by siblings, Anna and Jackson.

Maternal grandparents are Kurt and Maria Olson of Humboldt. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Kathy Struecker of West Bend.

Arthur Wesley Schantzen

ALGONA—LifeServe Blood Center needs both new and regular blood donors to roll up a sleeve this summer.

By Sonya Sellmeyer

Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division

Several insurance carriers have stopped writing new homeowners policies in California due to man-made or natural disasters, also known as catastrophic events. In 2022, according to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance carriers estimated natural disaster property losses to be $99 billion. In Iowa, claims for the 2020 derecho topped over $1.6 billion.

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.

DES MOINES—Visitors to the statewide network Iowa PBS’s exhibit in the Varied Industries Building will see artifacts showcasing the state, such as an American Bison skull or a 4-H uniform dress from 1948, and much more. There will also be some giveaways available for the whole family.

ALGONA— Officers conducted chapter business including reports when the Algona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met on June 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Algona. Regent Linda Erpelding was in charge of the meeting.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—Phil Eischen is being honored posthumously as the 2023 Kossuth County Fair Honoree. Each year a person(s) is chosen to receive the recognition by the Kossuth County Fair Board.

The auto tour route at Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge has received a fresh coat of gravel and will be open from Tuesday, August 1 through Wednesday, September 20. Visitors are welcome to drive the tour route from sunrise to sunset during those dates.

ALGONA—Glenda Garrels, Jane Dannewitz and Ervin Van Haaften arrived in Algona to teach in the Algona Community School District in 1964.

Don Nettleton came after the school year started in 1963 to take over the brightest sophomore class ever to graduate from Algona High School when they were too much for the previous biology teacher who gave up on them and left after a few weeks according to Nettleton.

DUBUQUE—Four Dubuque Presentation Sisters celebrated their jubilee this year. Sister Damian O’Brien is observing 85 years of religious life and Sisters Joy Peterson, Janet Stelken and Julia Wingert are observing 60 years.

Reising 80th

Arlene Reising will celebrate her 80th birthday on July 31. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.

Cards will reach her if sent to 705 Diagonal Street, Algona, IA 50511.