The West Bend Chamber of Commerce sponsored the West Bend Santa Days with lots of fun activities for the good boys and girls. Submitted photos.

Photos below:

Isabella Bleuer, Cooper and Brynlee Frank and Clayton Banwart decorate cookies.

Emrie Ulrich and Bre Banwart work on a craft project.

Boden, Gibson, and Berkley Bruellman with their mom Sam, visit with Santa.

Children and grown-ups were able to visit with Santa at the Fenton American Legion. There were plenty of food, games, crafts and prizes. Some kids were even able to walk away with brand new sleds. Submitted photos.

Below in order:

Kiwanis Student of the Month from Bishop Garrigan High School, Leo Snider, son of Luke and Jen Snider pictured from left are: Luke, Jen, Leo, Bob Ketchum and Kristie Hough, Principal.

Kiwanis Student of the Month from Algona High School is Gabby Venteicher, daughter of Brett and Rachel Venteicher. Pictured from left are Mike Ford, teacher, Brett, Gabby, Rachel and Bob Ketchum, Kiwanis.

Photos below in order:

Third grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Rialyn Heyes, Jace Hanlon, Elisabeth Curry, Hadley Stroebel and Lily Eilerts. Not pictured Eleanor Schantzen.

Fourth grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Lilith Killinger, Finley Birkey, Meg Limbaugh, Zach Woodford, Brynlee Nilles and Ellay Picray.

University extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin offer annual event

By Denise Schwab, Extension Beef Specialist

Iowa State Extension & Outreach

ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. This program will be presented by Dennis Todey and will focus on the climate and weather predictions for the 2025 growing season.

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Pickleball Tourney

The Algona Family YMCA is hosting a pickleball tournament on Sunday, December 29 from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $35 per team. Must be 16 or older to participate. For more information, email brittny@algonaymca.org.

Adult Coloring

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.

Schutjer 50th

Reginald and Joyce (Boekelman) Schutjer are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, December 28.

The couple were wed on December 28, 1974 at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka.

With them in celebration are Alex and Jill Schutjer, Drew, Sam and Grant of Algona and Ryan and Melissa Schutjer, Dylan, Cade and Parker of Ankeny.

Bradie Harold Becker

Brandon and Cede (Forburger) Becker of Burt announce the birth of their son, Bradie Harold on December 19, 2024 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Rick and Lisa Forburger of Wesley. Paternal grandparents are Franklin Becker of Burt, IA and Dawn Nelson of Humboldt. Great-grandmother is Darlene Forburger of Johnston.

Mawdsley named to USF Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Sioux Falls, SD – Sarah Mawdsley of Burt, IA, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Mawdsley is majoring in Music Education.

Mawdsley was among 550 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

Monday, December 16

12:24 p.m. Harassment.

1:23 p.m. Information on scan phone call.

1:43 p.m. Theft.

2:10 p.m. Aided with helicopter at KRHC.

Tuesday, December 17

12:21 p.m. Accident non-injury.

12:51 p.m. Accident non-injury.

3:40 p.m. Speak with officer.

3:46 p.m. Animal complaint

9:08 p.m. Welfare check, aided SO.

9:22 p.m. Aided.

Wednesday, December 18

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 16

8:53 a.m. Request to speak to deputy, Titonka.

10:02 a.m. Report of identity theft, Wesley.

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Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

Thursday, Dec. 26

Lasagna, garlic bread, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Dec. 27

Creamy chicken soup, crackers, vegetable, fruit

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday, Dec. 30

Iowa Lakes Community College offers Moped Safety classes this spring to help area youth meet state requirements for obtaining a moped license. These classes fulfill the state-mandated safety education course required for individuals under 16, with the first class on January 11, 2025.