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Library's plea is save books from the dumpster by going to Giveaway Day

Help save books from the dumpster! That’s the request of the Algona Friends of the Library as it is planning a special book Give Away Day.
The Friends of the Library have held three successful books sales to reduce outdated library books this year. 
“However, there are still many, many wonderful books remaining that would make great reading,” the organization stated in a press release. 

Sweet corn, BBQ chicken enjoyed at Whittemore

The 33rd annual Whittemore Legion Chicken BBQ and Sweet Corn Feed was held outside the Legion Hall. The meal was served 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. It included one-half of a chicken, coleslaw, chips, a roll, drink and all the sweet corn that could be eaten. Takeouts were available. Ice cream sundaes were served starting at 5:30 p.m. outside the Legion Hall with a freewill donation.
 
See the Aug. 20 Kossuth County Advance for more information.

Exceptional Opportunities celebrates 50th with Party in the Park

It may not be what staff at Exceptional Opportunities had hoped for the 50th anniversary celebration of the organization, but Executive Director Jean Menning said they were excited to celebrate the milestone with the Party in the Park on the Carnegie lawn.

Kossuth County Fair Results Section Published

Avah Merryman poses with ribbons she won during the Kossuth County Fair while her horse smiles for the camera. All of the results of the 4-H and FFA shows, plus photos of smiling winners can be found in Section B of the Aug. 20 Kossuth County Advance. Submitted photo

Veterans mental health needs increase here

In the past two years, Dan Green, Kossuth County’s veterans affairs director, has seen the numbers of veterans needing mental health services increase in Kossuth County.
“Oddly enough, it’s coming more from the Vietnam era generation,” he said. “I would assume maybe part of that is the renewed focus that society has on the Vietnam generation in general, honoring them and putting them to the forefront. That’s not say the other veterans of other eras are being slighted.”

Algona takes next step in $2.7 million library project

A library renovation project can go out for bids after the Algona City Council adopted a resolution that approves plans, specifications, contract and cost estimates at the Monday, Aug. 17 meeting.
The project will be submitted to contractors Aug. 27. Bids will be taken in September and be ready for a contractor in October, according to Tyler Riley, architect with FEH Design.
 
See the full story in the Aug. 20 Kossuth County Advance.

Wells, solar panels may cover new AMU land

Plans are progressing toward building a new well and locating a possible solar project in land recently purchased by Algona Municipal Utilities (AMU).

Final four for city administrator; Alt joins council

Interim Algona City Administrator Jacob Tjaden is one of four finalists for the permanent position, it was reported at Monday’s regular city council meeting. The city received 21 applications for the job. The council also appointed Jodi Alt to fill the vacant Ward 3 council position in the wake of a resignation by Sara Curtis last month, and it dealt with a resident who placed signs in the right-of-way, hoping to slow traffic on East McGregor Street.
 

School board addresses COVID protocol concerns

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the Algona Community School District Board of Directors discussed protocols that will be implemented when school starts.

Men dedicated to the fair

Two men were honored for their contributions to the Kossuth County Fair last week - James Sparks and the late Bobby Thilges. See what led to the presentation of those honors in the front page stories in the Aug. 13 Kossuth County Advance.

ACSD board sets protocols for return to classroom

ALGONA—Students in the Algona Community School District (ACSD) will start in the classrooms when school opens Monday, Aug. 24, after the ACSD Board of Directors approved a Return-to-Learn onsite model per guidance from the Iowa Department of Education. The district will use  the Student Services Return to Learn Protocols Table recommended by the school district’s administration.

Local libraries earn accredited status

KOSSUTH COUNTY—The State Library of Iowa has announced the list of libraries that met the conditions for state accreditation as of July 1 as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.” Eleven libraries in Kossuth County made the list.
 
Read more in the Aug. 13 Kossuth County Advance.

Honored Purple Heart winners share stories

WHITTEMORE—Purple Heart winners joined others to tell stories of their time defending the United States during the annual Purple Heart Day at the Whittemore American Legion Friday, Aug. 7.
“I think it is important to recognize our veterans who have been wounded serving our Armed Forces. It’s a way to say thank you, having survived the atrocities of war,” said Dan Green, commander for the Whittemore American Legion.
 
Read more in the Aug. 13 Kossuth County Advance.

Law enforcement address issues reps

ALGONA—Law enforcement officials in north central Iowa counties are concerned about national issues that could impact their communities, as well as state issues they hope can be addressed in the upcoming Iowa State Legislature.
Algona Police Chief Kendall Pals said before the meeting with several area legislators that they want to lobby and be part of the process. 
 
Read more in the Aug. 13 Kossuth County Advance.

Life in a small community portrayed through a mural

CORWITH—A 2019 Algona High School graduate has used his creativity to design a mural on the side of Corwith Farm Service (CFS) that shows the ways of small town life.
“Originally, my only thought was to have something lively coming into town,” Ethan DeGroote said. “It really became an idea of representing the town and doing that in a way that is both enjoyable to look at and a fun piece of the town itself.”

Historical photos now line Wesley’s main boulevard

WESLEY—An effort to honor veterans in Wesley is a time-consuming but rewarding endeavor for Tracy and Mandie Studer.

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