Nick Ludwig rides the tractor rebuilt by the Algona High School auto class.

Ave and Abigail Eilers show how to make kettle corn.

Kids of all ages had a chance to try their luck at knockerball. Joella Leider photos

ALGONA—The Algona Public Library announces it will now offer the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass, a service that provides free family passes to museums and attractions in Iowa.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—A kick-off breakfast for participants in the 2023 Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation Summer Intern Program was held on Wednesday, May 24 at the Columbia Events Center in Algona, The program includes 15 interns spending the summer months working in Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties.

Anderson 65th

Dave and Pat Anderson of Burt will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on June 6.

Their family requests cards to honor them for their special day be sent to 1807 280th Street, Burt, IA 50522.

Tokheim 50th

Tom and Ivon Tokheim were married on June 2, 1973 at the United Methodist Church in Lake Park.

An open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary will be held at their home at 4901 90th Ave. in Swea City on Saturday, June 3 from 4-6 p.m.

Cards will reach them if sent to 4901 90th Ave., Swea City, IA 50590.

Doocy 80th

Arden Doocy will observe his 80th birthday on June 6. His family is planning a card shower in his honor.

Cards will reach him if sent to P.O. Box 125, Lone Rock, IA 50559.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—A report was given on the activities held for staff during National Hospital Week at the first of two Kossuth Regional Health Center Board of Trustees meetings held in May.

KRHC CEO Dar Elbert said events included a catered lunch for all staff, an ice cream social, distribution of May Day baskets, a team spirit day and a staff photo.

ALGONA—”Start Your Engines” will be the theme for the first Party of the Park event of 2023 set for Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the Carnegie lawn in Algona. The kick-off to the summer season celebration will feature local race drivers and their cars. Musical entertainment will be provided by Spenser Rahm. The annual event is sponsored by the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce.

Reece Joseph  Dahlhauser

Ethan and April (Peterson) Dahlhauser of Whittemore announce the birth of their son, Reece Joseph, on May 22, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Reece is welcomed home by siblings Harrison, Everett and Jedd.

Maternal grandparents are Travis and Judy Peterson of Jewell.

Paternal grandparents are Kim Dahlhauser and Jeff Stillman of Emmetsburg.

ALGONA—Twelve flags were dedicated to the Avenue of Flags during the Memorial Day service held on Monday, May 29 on the lawn of the Kossuth County Courthouse in Algona. American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 2541 conducted the service.

Thursday, June 1

Conversations Connect: Practice English and Spanish, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Algona Public Library, adults and older students.

Coffee and Chat, 9-10 a.m., Fenton Public Library.

Friday-Saturday, June  2-3

Algona Citywide Garage Sales

Friday, June 2

Algona Area Chamber of Commerce coffee, 9:30 a.m. Homestead of Algona in celebration of its 10 year anniversary.

Family lunches at Trinity

Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona will host Family Lunch Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church. All families are welcome to attend the free lunch and activities following. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Dates for the event are June 7, 14, 21 and 28 and July 12 and 17.

Come Rock the Grotto

POLICE

Monday, May 22

12:30 a.m. Suspicious circumstance.

9:21 a.m. Escort.

10:00 a.m. Animal.

10:46 a.m. Suspicious person.

5:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle.

6:12 p.m. Accident.

8:35 p.m. Reckless driver.

9:01 p.m. Fire alarm.

11:16 p.m. Ambulance.

Tuesday, May 23

2:36 a.m. Theft from residence.

12:02 p.m. Assist.

5:28 p.m. Driving complaint.

Thursday, June 1

Hot beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, mixed fruit, whole wheat roll

11 a.m. – Exercise

1 p.m. – Cribbage/Canasta

Friday, June 2

BBQ baked chicken, baked beans, mixed vegetables, classic peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

County wide garage sale

Saturday, June 3

County wide garage sale

Monday,  June 5

Monday, June 5

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Intern Breakfast

9 p.m.: Memorial Day Program

Tuesday, June 6

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: AMS Band Concert

Wednesday, June 7

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: City Council

7 p.m.: Intern Breakfast