The Friday-Saturday program will provide professional development and networking opportunities for dairy producers and allied industries.

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

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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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Craft Show

The 32nd annual Autumnfest Craft Show is being held at the Algona High School and Middle School this year on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit all 100+ craft vendor booths and maybe even get a head start on your Christmas shopping.

Jack O’Lantern Lane

Simonson 85th

Stan Simonson is celebrating his 85th birthday on October 31.

Cards in celebration can be sent to 601 Clay St. Whittemore, IA 50598.

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Schmidt 90th

Congratulations to Sherry Schmidt on her 90th birthday on November 1.

Best wishes can be sent to: P.O. Box 436, West Bend, Iowa 50597.

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Hutchison 60th

Roy and Victoria (Marshall) Hutchison are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, October 24.

Roy and Vicky were joined in marriage at the First United    Methodist Church in Algona on October 24, 1964.

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2024 semester. These students from the area have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college: Lillian Etherington of Algona.

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Mercy College of Health Sciences Academic Honors

Jay Leroy Warrington

Jordan and Katie (Miller) Warrington of Algona announce the birth of their son, Jay Leroy Warrington on October 15, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20.5  inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Mark and Lisa Miller of Algona. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Amy Warrington of Whittemore. His great grandmother is Marilyn Grandgenett of Algona.

Do you know a Veteran that could use a Free Thanksgiving meal kit, gas card, American Flag and other great giveaways such as shirts, hats, knives and chances at three commemorative rifles? If so, tell them about the Veterans Day Drive Thru in Lakota from 3-6 p.m. or while supplies last. There will also be a public unveiling of the 2nd Coming Home Bourbon bottle design and Bourbon during this event. More info to come on this incredible Bourbon by S&B Farms Distillery in Bancroft.

Web: www.activeseniorsofalgona.com

Facebook: Activeseniorsofalgona

Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

Thursday, Oct. 24

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, dinner roll, banana

11 a.m. – Exercise

2 p.m. – Program/ACT meeting

6 p.m. – Euchre

Friday, Oct. 25

DES MOINES — The first application cutoff for Iowa farmers and other private landowners to apply for conservation practices in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 through USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs is Nov. 22.

Monday,  Oct. 28

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Algona Schools Today

8 p.m.: Post Season Volleyball at Spirit Lake

Tuesday,  Oct. 29

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

6 p.m.: Algona Schools Today

7 p.m.: Band Day Parade

8 p.m.: Football at Hampton-Dumont-Cal

Wednesday,  Oct. 30

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

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, October 14

7:21 a.m. Request for vehicle unlock, Lakota.

7:37 a.m. Traffic stop, Armstrong.

Monday, October 14

11:56 a.m. Speak with officer.

12:29 p.m. Found dog.  Returned to owner.

2:51 p.m. Speak with officer.

4:59 p.m. Aided in getting property.

6:42 p.m. Animal complaint.

7:38 p.m. Alarm Anytime Fitness.  All OK.

7:54 p.m. Aided trying to locate car keys.

Tuesday, October 15

12:07 p.m. Aided.

2:10 p.m. Extra patrol requested.

2:33 p.m. Theft of Harris/Walz sign.

Calling all Halloween enthusiasts. Get Ready for the First United Methodist Church’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat. It’s the Ultimate “Halloween Tailgating!”

The annual event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Get ready for an epic night of fun, cotton candy, hot dogs, hot chocolate, candy and amazing costumes at First United Methodist Church’s annual Trunk-or-Treat!

Residents who are disabled, 60 and older, or in crisis, may apply now

DES MOINES—With recent overnight temperatures falling below freezing in parts of the state, the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) is reminding Iowa electric and natural gas customers who may be struggling to pay utility bills to make payment arrangements with their provider before the annual winter moratorium on service disconnections begins Friday, Nov. 1.