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World Adventures

Join Don Yager at the Fenton Public Library on Saturday, January 11 from 9:30-11 a.m. to hear about his world adventures. He recently developed a scholarship program in Oman.

Pasta Bar Fundraiser

All Call Theatre Company presents Beauty and the Beast Junior

On Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., All Call Theatre Company will present the timeless story of a prince turned into a hideous beast and a young lady who transforms him through the power of love: Beauty and the Beast Jr. Tickets are just $10.

Program provides $1,000 to winners and education on college financing and planning for everyone

Iowa high school and college students, as well as their parents or guardians, have a chance at one of 45 scholarship awards deposited into an ISave 529 (formerly College Savings Iowa) account.

Get your raffle ticket for the Ice Fishing Derby drawing at the Algona Chamber office. Must be 18 to purchase tickets and you don’t have to be present to win. Tickets are just $10 or three tickets for $20. The Ice Fishing Derby will be held at Smith Lake on Feb. 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Prizes include:

Savage Axis 6.5 Creedmore w/Scope Synthetic Stock

Eskimo QuickFish 3-person Ice Shack - donated by Bomgaars

24V Strikemaster 6” Ice Auger

NIACC announces 2024 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List

North Iowa Area Community College is pleased to announce that 1,002 individuals have been named to the 2024 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 95 Iowa communities, 11 states outside the state of Iowa, and 24 countries outside of the United States.

Baker Thomas Bjustrom

Brad and Mariah (Shipman) Bjustrom of Whittemore announce the birth of their son, Baker Thomas on December 30, 2024 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Ann Shipman of Wesley. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Linda Bjustrom of Whittemore. Great-grandmother is Marlys Bjustrom of Algona.

Baker joins brother Brooks.

To update this information, email news@algona.com or call 515-295-3535. Some changes to schedules may occur without notice.

____Libraries, Museums, Recreation, Events_____

Algona Nativity Scene: Small groups by appointment. Call 515-295-7241.

Algona POW Museum: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day open weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday, December 30

4:21 a.m. Ambulance.

8:20 a.m. Stalled vehicle Diagonal & Phillips.

9:19 a.m. Death.

10:27 a.m. Ambulance.

5:04 p.m. Ambulance.

Tuesday, December 31

8:48 a.m. Deer stuck in fence.

10:41 a.m. Suspicious person at court house.

9:21 p.m. Report of person sitting by side of road. They advised they were fine.

10:48 p.m. Request for extra patrol.

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, December 30

1:18 a.m. Aided Humboldt County, Bode.

3:02 a.m. Request for a deputy, Fenton.

Monday,  Jan. 13

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Boys Swimming

8 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Hampton-Dumont-Cal

Tuesday,  Jan. 14

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

5 p.m.: Boys Swimming

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: Wrestling vs. St. Edmond/Webster City

Wednesday,  Jan. 15

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

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Thursday, Jan. 9

Chicken gravy over mashed potatoes, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Jan. 10

Beef stew, dinner roll, lettuce salad, fruit

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to show their support for local law enforcement Jan. 6-11, 2025, during the blood center’s annual Blue Blood Drive.

ALGONA—Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach will host a Fertilizer and Finance Workshop on Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Buffalo Creek Activity Center, located at 543 Dieckman St NE., Titonka.

The workshop will provide participants with valuable insights into maximizing fertilizer dollars amidst tight crop margins and understanding soil test results to make phosphorus, potassium, and lime decisions on their farm.

Stroke is a serious medical condition that results from impaired blood flow to the brain, the consequences of which can be trouble with mobility, speech complications, lack of muscular control, and even death. UTMB Health indicates stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, but up to 80 percent of all strokes are preventable. These seven strategies can help individuals reduce their risk for stroke.

The January meeting of the Blue Earth Valley Quilters 2024-25 program year will be Monday, January 20th at 7 pm.  They will meet in the Media Center of the Blue Earth Area High School, entering through Door C. The meeting will begin with introductions and show and tell, always inspiring and fun. Please bring any quilt related Christmas gifts as well as new finishes for show and tell. The program will be a trivia game created by Corinne and Marge.