Joan Bernardo is celebrating her 90th birthday on Monday, June 23.

Cards and well wishes can be sent to Joan at 520 S Blackford, #102, Algona, Iowa 50511.

Robert Speich of Algona celebrated his 93rd birthday on June 14, 2025. Friends and family are invited to shower him with cards to help him celebrate.

Cards will reach him at 514 S. Harriet St., Algona, IA 50511.

Marilyn Nielsen celebrated her 90th birthday on June 14, 2025.

Her family invites friends and well-wishers to join in celebrating this special milestone with a card shower.  Birthday greetings will reach her at 808 S. Blackford St., Algona, Iowa 50511.

A family gathering has been planned in her honor.

Suzanne Fox will celebrate her 80th birthday with a party from 1 - 3 p.m. on June 22. The party will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church Life Center in Algona.

Cards and well wishes can be sent to Suzanne at 206 S. Thorington St., Algona, IA 50511.

Ethan and Kelsey Fehr of West Bend welcomed Riley Jo Fehr into their family on June 11. The baby girl measured 20 inches long and weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. Riley Jo is also welcomed by her siblings Ezra, Miya, and Liza, her grandparents Rick and Johnny Hurley (West Bend) and Dennis & Judy Fehr (Emmetsburg) and hergreat grandmother Ann Hurley (Emmetsburg).

Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Weekly English as a Second Languge classes are being held at the Community Connections Center. Introductory claases (Tuesdays at 6 p.m.) are just beginning and Level 1 (Thursdays at 6 p.m.) classes are ongoing. The address is 315 S. Moore St. in Algona

The Kossuth County Advance staff reminds readers that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Monday, June 9

6:58 a.m. Illegal dumping at Veterans Park.

8:28 a.m. House check request.

11:28 a.m. Aided.

11:44 a.m. Garbage on Hwy 18 E.

12:53 p.m. Harassment.

13:23 p.m. Unlock.

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.

Tuesday, June 10

1:26 a.m. Welfare check, Algona.

8:02 a.m. Motorist assist, Fenton.

The small community of Duncan is planning a huge celebration in a small-town setting to be held next week.

The town, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, and the Duncan Hall are all celebrating 125 years of Czech heritage. This event will be Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29.  Events run 1-11 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

DJ Randy Formanek starts the party at 1 p.m. on Saturday, keeping it in full swing until 8 p.m.

DES MOINES, IA – Today, candidate for governor Rob Sand announced every stop of his annual 100-stop tour across Iowa – including Lee County’s two county seats –  with the first stops beginning on Wednesday, June 25 in Waukee and Ankeny. The tour will be an opportunity for Rob to hear directly from Iowans about their top concerns, and for Iowans to hear directly from Rob about his vision to lower costs, make government more accountable, and help Iowans live better, healthier lives.

Iowa Lakes Community College’s Aviation Program recently celebrated a major achievement, completing its 300th FAA check ride since reorganizing in January 2020.

Andrew Barbee of Dubuque completed the milestone check ride on May 27, successfully earning his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification.

The Algona City Council adopted an update to its ordinance regarding the use of fireworks within city limits to align with new state law guidelines that will go into effect on July 1.

In May, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new law which prohibits cities from restricting the use of fireworks on July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and December 31 from 9 a.m. midnight.

The City of Algona has continued its efforts to mitigate the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) with tree removals and an EAB treatment program for trees located in the public right of way.

The earlier a tree is identified for treatment, the better. The EAB treatment program is intended to prevent the infestation, not cure trees that are already in poor health.

K-9 Kevin worked has worked his last day for the City of Algona.

Following in the footsteps of his handler, former Algona Police Officer Brad Hillyer, the 3-year-old German Shepherd is taking a job in a nearby county. They’ll both be members of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.

As summer flies by and families prepare for a new school year, it’s a great time to make sure your child is set up for a healthy and successful start. At Kossuth Regional Health Center, we’re here to support students of all ages as they head back to school.

First, don’t forget the power of routine. A few weeks before school begins, start shifting bedtime and wake-up times to align with the school schedule. A consistent sleep routine helps kids focus, learn, and feel their best.