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Senior Center

Thursday, March  21

Enchilada casserole, Spanish rice, corn, fruit cocktail

11 a.m. – Exercise

1 p.m. – Crafts

 

Friday, March  22

Fish sandwich, wedges, coleslaw, dessert

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

 

Monday,  March  25

Sausage gravy/biscuits, hash browns, spiced peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

 

Tuesday, March  26

AMU Programming

Monday, March 18

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Academic Night of Excellence

8 p.m.: Dance Show

 

Tuesday, March 19

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: All School Jazz Concert

8 p.m.: AHS Pops Concert

 

Wednesday, March 20

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

7 p.m.: Lucia Wallace Music Program

Police

Monday, March 11

12:32 a.m. Harassment.

10:03 a.m. Suspicious circumstances.

10:31 a.m. Aided.

11:18 a.m. Truant.

12:05 p.m. Miscellaneous auto.

12:17 p.m. Information.

1:39 p.m. Animal complaint.

3:04 p.m. Info.

4:28 p.m. Parking complaint.

5:59 p.m. Death reported.

6:06 p.m. Ambulance call.

6:12 p.m. Welfare check.

10:37 p.m. Unlock.

10:52 p.m. Unlock.

 

Sheriff

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, March 11

1:23 p.m. Request for an ambulance, Whittemore.

2:54 p.m. Report of driving complaint, Algona.

Tietz Foundation donates land for park expansion

ALGONA—The Donald R. Tietz Charitable Foundation is donating property to the City of Algona for the purpose of expanding and improving public parks and recreation in the community.

The site of the former Peck Auction House is located south of the Algona Aquatic Center and South Park pickleball courts, and spans over approximately 51 acres. The land includes open greenspace, wooded areas and access to the East Fork Des Moines River.

Meet author Logan Capesius at book signing Saturday

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—A book signing for two new novels by author and former area resident Logan Capesius is planned for Saturday, March 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at the MLichter fINE ART dESIGN studio in downtown Algona. Capesius will be featuring his new novels, “Twister: Rebellion and Twister: Clawless Creature,” at the weekend signing event.

KRHC’s Dar Elbert receives national honor for third year

ALGONA—Kossuth Regional Health Center Chief Executive Officer Dar Elbert is being recognized as one of 110 rural hospital CEOs to know by Becker’s Hospital Review for the third year in a row.

Rural hospitals play a critical role in keeping communities safe and healthy. The CEOs leading these small but mighty healthcare organizations have worked tirelessly to continue serving patients in their communities and ensure financial stability for the future.

Take advantage of the Corwith Public Library

CORWITH—The Corwith Public Library is ready for you. There is always something going on to keep people from getting bored. When you’re child says they’re bored and there’s nothing to do, pack them up and head to the library.

The Corwith Library will be having a book discussion on April 8 at 2 p.m. The book is titled “Once Upon A Wardrobe” and you can pick one up at the library.

Drago’s compassion ensures all schools have Stop The Bleed kits

By Kim Meyer

Editor, Bancroft Register

When Kossuth County Deputy Jake Radmaker sets his mind to something,  you know that whatever his mission is, he will complete it. His recent mission was to make sure that all the schools in Kossuth County had Stop The Bleed kits in each classroom. “And after one and half years of a pipe dream, Drago Tec of Bancroft has made this dream come true,” Deputy Radmaker stated.

5,6,7,8 Dance

By Sydney Seebecker

AHS Journalism

DES MOINES—Five AHS dance team members took the court one last time this past weekend as part of the All Iowa Honor Dance Team. They performed at Wells Fargo Arena for the Iowa Girls’ High School State Basketball Championships. Performances took place during the pregame and halftime of the 4A and 5A championship games. Their performances were broadcasted by Iowa PBS.

A night of only jazz at AHS

By Aleena Rosacker

AHS Journalism

ALGONA—The Algona band and choirs held their annual all school jazz concert on March 11, at 7 p.m. in the PAC. It included performances from the middle school jazz band and jazz choir, as well as the high school jazz band and choir.

Algona Presbyterians help Veterans

Members of First Presbyterian Church in Algona raised $2,334.28 for Moving Veterans Forward of North Central Iowa. John Emswiler, director of Moving Veterans Forward of North Central Iowa, accepted the monetary donation from church members.

Mock Trial, the art of persuasion

By Aidyn Schmitt

AHS Journalism

ALGONA—The AHS Mock Trial team competed in Mason City on Friday, March 8. The AHS team of students is composed of Jasper Wirth, Lauren Klemm, Sophia Snider, Audrey Snider, Flynn McCann, Remi Shaffer, Paige Vileta, Evie Guenther, Abbie Droessler, Zoe Nason, Waverly Espe, Abby Lampe, and Loralei Brady.

Students at BGS honored for academics

The 49th annual academic honors banquet for Bishop Garrigan High School students was held on Thursday, March 7 at the Columbia Events Center.  Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher were honored.

Photos in order below:

 

• Juniors honored front, from left: Griffin Geving, Owen Murphy, Nicholas Thul, Spencer Doerning, Drew Muller, Sam Greteman, Schyler Morse, Isaac DeLange and Thaddeus Kollasch.

Baby goats provide snuggles and comfort

Goat yoga sessions were held at the Algona High School during National FFA Week. Students also had the opportunity to snuggle with some of baby goats that are only a few weeks-old. The goats belonged to FFA’er Reid Louwagie.

Front, from left: Maya Lentz, Alissa Engel, and Emma Spear. In the background Taylor Hellman is holding a goat as Malea Divis looks on. Submitted photo

Algona FFA competes well at districts

By Jacob Schutter

AHS Journalism

STATE CENTER—The Algona FFA had huge success on March 2 in State Center at the district contest. Logan Lentz got 1st place in ag broadcasting and will be competing in April at the state leadership conference. Ian Fehr got a gold in job interview.

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