The Finalist Has A Chance To Win Up To $5 Million

CLIVE— Ryan Habeger of Algona will be among the 20 contestants chosen for the live lottery during the Iowa State Fair.

The Iowa Lottery will hold a live game show with a top prize of up to $5 million on opening day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. It is the first such event since 2012 when a Des Moines man won a $1 million prize during a lottery game show at the Iowa State Fair.

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to recognize Ray and Marilyn Nielsen of Algona as our July 1440 Citizens of the Month. Both Ray and Marilyn have been nominated for their years of dedicated service to their church and community. Since both Ray and Marilyn were nominated, the committee decided to present them as Co-Citizens for July.

ALGONA—The Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees concluded their summer traveling meeting schedule on Tuesday, July 16, at the Algona Campus. The meeting focused on the college’s transportation courses, with discussions on Moped Safety, Bus Driver Training, and the new CDL/ELDT training program.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Algona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting was called to order on July 9, 2024, by Regent Teri Miller. Following the opening ceremony, these reports were made.

To update this information, email news@algona.com or call 515-295-3535. Some changes to schedules may occur without notice.

____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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Sweet Corn Days

Fenton’s Quasquicentennial Sweet Corn Days is being celebtrated from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. Enjoy a tractor ride, live music, parade, library open house, breakfast and church in the park, a magic show, car show, sweet corn and much more.

Pie & Ice Cream Social

Ludwig 90th

Bill Ludwig of St. Benedict is celebrating his 90th birthday. Birthday cards can be sent to 2206 190th St. Corwith, IA 50430.

Menke 80th

Lucas Frideres

Mike and Samantha Frideres announce the birth of their son, Lucas, on July 10, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. Lucas joins siblings Ethan, Ashley, Evan and Addilyn.

Alivia Mae Jahnke

Local students awarded Iowa Lakes Foundation fall 2024 scholarships

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (July 9, 2024) With more than 150 scholarships available and a high average award, students planning to attend Iowa Lakes Community College can overcome financial obstacles and receive a quality education. For the 2024 Fall term, the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation awarded 574 scholarships to 342 students, totaling $807,215.25 to date.

Monday, July 15

3:11 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Fenton.

5:57 a.m. Report of accident, Swea City.

7:26 a.m. Report of driving complaint, Bode.

9:09 a.m. Report of vandalism, Lone Rock.

9:33 a.m. Report of tree on roadway, Call Park area.

12:17 p.m. Report of driving complaint, Algona.

5:41 p.m. Report of 911 hang up, Swea City.

6:19 p.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Algona.

9:33 p.m. Traffic stop, Swea City.

Monday, July 15

4:08 a.m.  Aided.

8:51 a.m.  Miscellaneous auto.

9:37 a.m.  Animal complaint.

10:05 a.m.  Unlock.

11:12 a.m.  Ambulance.

12:17 p.m. Miscellaneous auto.

1:08 p.m. Speak with officer.

1:11 p.m. Found property.

1:43 p.m. Ambulance.

2:03 p.m. Ambulance.

8:32 p.m. Locked out of apartment.

10:09 p.m. Aided KRHC with airmed.

10:46 p.m. Harassment.

Monday, July 29

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Walk on Thorington

8 p.m.: Baseball vs. North Polk (Post Season)

Tuesday, July 30

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

2 p.m.: Party in the Park

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

8 p.m.: Walk on Thorington

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

Wednesday, July 31

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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.

Photos below in order:

Nathan Moore of Ames, (former Algona resident), taught two pottery classes last Saturday, July 13 during the Art in the Park event organized by the Stinson Prairie Arts Council and Haggard-Twogood Trust.

Marrissa Miller helped children at the balloon pop during the Kids Bash for Founders’ Day.

Dwain Noffke, HCPOA Event Coordinator

The Hamilton County Peace Officers Association wants you to remember this number: $210,000.

It will be history after July 20.

“That’s the number that the Hamilton County Peace Officers Association has raised through their summer benefits for the families of fallen law enforcement, military or firefighters,” HCPOA member Dwain Noffke said recently.