The Algona Soroptimist club is sponsoring a Soup Cook-off fundraiser on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in conjunction with Frostbite Olympics at the Algona VFW from 5 to 7 p.m.

By Jordan Behounek, KRHC

Public Relations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

Only 1,000 Tickets will be sold for $50 each for $30,000 to be donated back into the community. Buy them now through Dec. 31, 2024, (or until they are gone - whichever comes first!) You could win 1 of 31 $500 Hy-Vee or Fareway gift cards.

The drawing will be held Jan. 1, 2025 on Facebook Live at 2 p.m. Winners will be contacted on how to get their gift card.

The 8th Annual Little Al Foundation Concert was held Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church.  The Foundation financially assists Iowa families who require travel for the medical treatment of their child.

The Foundation provides gift cards for dining, gas, groceries and lodging. So far this year the Foundation has provided over $84,389 to 48 families.

The presentation, Done in Love: The Life of Rev. Edler G. Hawkins, at Titonka Public Library that was originally set for  Saturday, Dec. 14 has been rescheduled to Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. due to bad weather.

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 9

No report

Tuesday, December 10

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Wednesday, December 11

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 9

1:39 a.m. Casual encounter.

3:22 a.m. Ambulance call.

9:02 a.m. Metal on bridge.  DOT took care of it.

Monday,  Dec.  23

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Wrestling vs. CGD/IF-A

8 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Bishop Garrigan

Tuesday,  Dec.  24

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

1 p.m.: BG 3-4 Holiday Concert

5 p.m.: Pre-school Holiday Program

6 p.m.: AHS Holiday Vocal Concert

7:30 p.m.: AHS Band Concert

9 p.m.: BG 5-12 Holiday Band Concert

Wednesday,  Dec.  25

The Kossuth County Conservation Board (KCCB) is grateful to be the recipient of a donation of approximately 80 acres of land along Buffalo Creek northeast of Burt from Rodney A. Schmidt, previous owner of the property.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Students may see one more familiar face in the hallways of Algona schools next year.

Great communities don’t just happen – they are the result of people who are willing to make a difference. Community Stories, an initiative of the City of Algona, features people from around the area who are making a positive impact through their work, volunteer efforts or other contributions to the community. Stories will be featured on the City of Algona’s website and Facebook page and shared with local media.

By Mya Kemna, City of Algona Communications Intern

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Kossuth County Engineer Doug Miller was recently recognized by a statewide engineering association.

The Iowa County Engineers Association awarded Miller with the Outstanding County Engineering Achievement Award. Miller received the award on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the group’s annual conference in Des Moines.

On Dec. 3 and 4, over 200 Algona band students in grades 6-12 participated in the 2nd Annual Algona Bands Recording Project. The project brought in 15 professional music educators from throughout the state of Iowa to work with Algona band students. This project began last year with the high school band.

The second year of this project was an expansion of the first year and involved the high school band, 7th/8th grade band and 6th grade band.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Three asphalt resurfacing projects in southern and southeastern Kossuth County are in the works for 2025.

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 10, approved seeking bids on resurfacing projects on B63, B55 and B63. The projects will go out to bid, with a bid-letting set for March 18 at the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Nine Kossuth County photographers were featured this year at a meet and greet reception at the Algona Publishing Gallery. The Exhibit was organized by the Stinson Prairie Arts Council (SPAC) and Jim Gale and sponsored by the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust. The exhibit will be up until Jan. 2 for public viewing. There was a mix of some photographers who have exhibited before as well as a few new ones. The photos were a variety of portraits, action, wildlife, landscapes and more.