RECURRING & ONGOING EVENTS

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____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.

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Meet the dinosaurs

Join the Bode Library at the Bode Community Center on Thursday, August 1 at 2 p.m. to see a collection of realistic dinosaur puppets present a 45-minute interactive show full of crowd participation and dinosaur facts.

Summer splash story time

On Monday, August 5, join children’s librarian, Kristy Allison in the grass area inside the Algona Aquatic Center at 1:50 p.m. during swim break for a story.

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, July 23

6 a.m. Traffic stop, Bancroft.

6:14 a.m. Traffic stop, Burt.

2:33 p.m. Request for an ambulance, Whittemore.

Monday, July 22

5:02 a.m. Miscellaneous Iowa.

7:51 a.m. Ambulance.

4:53 p.m. Unlock.

6:03 p.m. Found black Collie in the 1000 block N. Minnesota.  Placed in the pound.  Owner located.

Tuesday, July 23

2 p.m. Fraud reported.

2:39 p.m. Harassment.

9:12 p.m. Smoke from vents in bathroom at McDonalds. Paged Fire.

Wednesday, July 24

8:53 a.m. Abatement served.

Aksel Nielson

Michael and Chloe Nielson of Forest City announce the birth of their son, Aksel, on July 23, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. He was 8 lbs. 12 oz. and 19.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are David and Tami Goodale of Osage and paternal grandparents are Howard (Forest City) and Val (Leland) Nielson. Great grandparents are Larry and Mary Donaghy of Osage. Aksel joins sibling Oaklee.

Annual Stuff the Bus

A small bus from the school will be parked in front of the Algona Senior Center to collect back to school items that the schools request for the 2024/2025 school year. Members and the public are welcome to contribute. Items that could be damaged by heat are collected inside the building until the time for delivery. Collection times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5- Aug. 19.

Monday,  August 5

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Heritage Award/Voices from the Past

8 p.m.: Fair Parade

Tuesday,  August 6

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

2 p.m.: Founders’ Day Parade/Highlights

7 p.m.: City Council

8 p.m.: Fair Queen Pageant

9 p.m.: Fair Highlights

Wednesday,  August 7

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

By Chad Meyer

The Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame, located in Algona, IA, will induct four individuals in its 2024 class of inductees.

Past drivers Ed Green, Dick Manske, and John Simpson will be inducted along with Myron Carlson, former racing mechanic.   

Or in this case.....from the sky. The proverbial saying about the apple not falling far from the tree refers to how children inevitably become like their parents.

For Aubrey Meyer that certainly rings true. To celebrate turning 16 last March, Aubrey flew her first solo flight on July 11, 2024, just like her dad Tony did when he turned 16. This makes Aubrey a fourth generation pilot and earned her the students pilot license.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Property owners outside Algona city limits may be able to hook up to the city’s sewer system in the future—but, it’ll cost them.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

A trio of Kossuth County road resurfacing projects and a bridge replacement are now complete.

The Kossuth County Engineer’s Office reports the completed road resurfacing involved County Road A16, County Road A30 and County Road P40. Those roads are finished and the roadways are completely open to traffic.

If I had an ear of corn for every time I’ve heard that question lately, I’d be set for a feast!

By Joanne Roepke Bode, Kossuth County Farmers’ Market

ALGONA, Iowa – Learn how to “Preserve the Taste of Summer” during a hands-on workshop from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Kossuth County.

The Preserve the Taste of Summer: Pickle Making and Pickled Products workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 5-9 pm in the Algona High School Family Consumer Science Classroom (600 S Hale St., Algona).

Beatrice Houselog shows off her autographed shirt she wore at the Audi Crooks basketball camp last Monday at Bishop Garrigan High School. Tickets for the camp sold out within an hour.

Audi Crooks is a 2023 graduate of Bishop Garrigan High School and now plays on the Iowa State University women’s basketball team.

The Support Our Veterans Ride was started three years ago by a couple of moms who had children who had served in the military and they wanted to do something to raise funds to help vwveterans. Their slogan is “We stand together to let our veterans know that they are not forgotten.”