Monday, September 30

3:02 a.m. Abandoned 911.

6:46 a.m. Miscellaneous auto.

7:28 a.m. Aided.

7:43 a.m. Ambulance.

4:21 p.m. Harassment complaint.

4:51 p.m. Harassment complaint.

8:32 p.m. Harassment complaint.

11:18 p.m. Domestic.

Tuesday, October 1

8:48 a.m. Ambulance.

9:40 a.m. Fight.

9:58 a.m. Lost property.

11:21 a.m. Ambulance.

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, September 30

12:01 a.m. Request for welfare check, all OK, Swea City.

Corey Rasch Named to SNHU President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH – Corey Rasch of Bancroft (50517) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Pep’s are:

First place - Lyndon and Mary Fowler with 63.

Second place - Dean and Linda Frideres with 59.

Third place - Bruce Keith and Eddie Rahe with 53.

Most loners - There was a 3-way tie between Bill Farnham, Lyndon Fowler and Nolan Ford with four.

The door prize went to Rebecca Bonnstetter.

Everyone is welcome to participate on Tuesday nights. For more information call 515-320-3719.

All Call Theatre Company is holding auditions for the upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Auditions are Sunday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 6 p.m. Auditions will be held at O.B. Laing Auditorium, 213 S. Harlan Street, Algona. For more information please contact allcalltheatre@gmail.com.

Kidstop Childcare and Preschool  is having their annual Burger Bar fundraiser on Oct. 16 from 5 -7 p.m. They will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork and all the fixings. The event will be held in the Summit Center Cafeteria in Bancroft. It is a free-will donation, with the proceeds going toward a center wide learning curriculum. Know someone in the field? Taking your kids to CCD?  Take-out is available.

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge is pleased to announce the auto tour route will be open from Friday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 20 in celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week. Visitors are welcome to drive the tour route from sunrise to sunset during those dates. The auto tour route begins at the refuge headquarters and takes visitors along a four and one-half mile drive of wetland, open water, and prairie habitat.

Web: www.activeseniorsofalgona.com

Facebook: Activeseniorsofalgona

Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

Thursday, Oct. 10

Chili, carrots, cinnamon roll, pears

11 a.m. – Exercise

1:15 p.m. – Board meeting

Friday, Oct. 11

Monday,  Oct. 14

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6:30 p.m.: Band Day Parade

8 p.m.: Safety Night

9 p.m.: Fair Pageant

Tuesday,  Oct. 15

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

1 p.m.: Band Day Parade

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: Football vs. Humboldt

Wednesday,  Oct. 16

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Two new deputies have joined the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies Jason Broad, 28, and Isabelle Davis, 24, were sworn into office Tuesday, Oct. 1, during the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors meeting in Algona.

Mayor Rick Murphy earned his Certified Elected Municipal Official designation in 2024 and was recognized by the Iowa League of Cities at the organization's fall conference.

Molly Montag, News Correspondent

It’s official: solar development is on pause in Kossuth County.

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors signed the ordinance Tuesday, Oct. 1, imposing a nine-month ban on the processing of applications for any large-scale or utility-scale solar farms in the county.

The Algona Area Philanthropic Community Development and Betterment Fund has been established with the Kossuth County Community Foundation (KCCF). The purpose of the endowment fund is to support the greater Algona area through grants focusing on the areas of community betterment and education and youth development. Don Tietz, a long-time Algona resident and entrepreneur, provided a significant lead gift to establish the fund.

Below in order:

Tails Animal rescue booth brought a few of their resident cats and kittens waiting for adoption.

Most kids didn’t mind getting a little wet at the Greg Penning Duck Grab booth.

Fortune Teller Allison was there with her crystal ball making predictions.

The library pumpkin golf booth was a big hit with the kids.

“Hunt Down the Bison” September 30-October 5th

Monday

• Book/Movie Character Day / (Grades 7-12) Adam Sandler Day

Tuesday

• Beach Day

Wednesday

• Camo or Red/White/Blue Day / (Grades 7-12) Redneck Day

Thursday

• Class color day

     3-4 yr preschool- Green

     PreK- Pink

     Kindergarten-Orange