January 25

GrandStay Hotel & Suites opens

ALGONA—The doors were officially opened on Friday, January 12 to welcome guests to the new GrandStay Hotel & Suites of Algona. Details on a grand opening for the 57 guest room hotel, located at 840 Hwy 18 W., will be announced at a later date. The hotel is locally owned by Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company.

Jenette Bush, commonly known as Jenny, grew up in Elk River, Minn.  and moved to Phoenix, Ariz. her senior year of high school. Occupational child care was her major. She met her husband through her sister, Diane Jorgensen, the Ringsted library director. They have four children. They moved to Ringsted in 2006 to be near Jenny’s parents. Bush worked part time as a teacher's aide for pre-K in Armstrong and at the former Ringsted Elementary.

Artist Dan LeBlanc has been wanting to draw a picture of Santa for Henry Ricke for a long time. LeBlanc got to know Ricke from working at Snap-on together and has always admired how much Ricke did for his community, family and friends. Ricke has a large collection of Santas and he and his wife Jan have given tours of their home at Christmas time while their vast collection of Christmas items fill every nook and cranny of their home.

The Algona Police Department is looking for the owner of a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. The car is being held at Main Street Towing. If you are the owner or know where the owner might be, please contact Chief Bo Miller at the Algona Police department.

By Crystal Reed

Iowa Farmer Today

In a few days, 2024 will be in the rearview mirror. The year brought typical weather uncertainty along with a significant surprise in animal disease spread.

Many parts of the Midwest entered 2024 desperate for moisture.

Several people showed up at the Whittemore Public Library for the Christmas Bar Crawl where they got to sample holiday treats.

On Jan. 14 from 2-3 p.m., the library will be presenting the popular program “Who gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate.” Participants will learn how to easily handle non-title property and belongings left by their loved ones.

Below:

Arwen Hellman works on spreading a little Christmas JOY during Story Hour.

Ryker Winkelhorst completes his gift to someone special. Submitted photos.

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YMCA Sweatstock

The Algona is hosting a sweatstock for all members and non-members of the Algona Family YMCA to try a variety of fitness classes between 7:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m on Saturday, January 4. Classes include MuscleUp!; lift & row; stretch, strength & stability; group power; Just Dance; and Rusty Hinges.

Community Blood Drive

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.

Hackbarth 90th

Iris Hackbarth is celebrating her 90th birthday on Tuesday, January 7.

A card shower is being hosted in celebration. Cards can be sent to 1809 E. Locust St., Algona, IA 50511.

Bodie Walker White

Calen and Jordan (Polzin) White of Nora Springs announce the birth of their son, Bodie Walker on December 21, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Bodie joins sister Madelyn.

The Kossuth County Historical Society will be holding their annual meeting at Pitcher’s in Whittemore on Jan. 11 at 5 p.m.

Learn about Whittmore history and share your own stories. Speakers will also talk about plans for a Whittemore museum where artifacts can be preserved for years to come. There will also be a film presentation of Whittemore’s Centennial parade in 1978.

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 23

7:31 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Lone Rock.

1:28 p.m. Request for traffic control.

Monday, December 23

5:12 a.m. Parking complaint.

9:16 a.m. Theft.

11:05 a.m. Ambulance.

5:36 p.m. Ambulance.

6:38 p.m. Speak with officer regarding theft.  Referred to Britt PD.

11:34 p.m. Ambulance.

Tuesday, December 24

1:38 a.m. Ambulance call.

1:58 a.m. Ambulance call.

9:40 a.m. Aided.

11:37 a.m. Speak with officer.

2:39 p.m. Alarm.

9:11 p.m. Death.

Monday,  Jan. 6

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Algona Schools Today

8 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Bishop Garrigan

Tuesday,  Jan. 7

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

Wednesday,  Jan. 8

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

11:30 a.m.: City Council

6 p.m.: Algona Schools Today