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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.

Registration is now open for a variety of winter activities available through the Algona Recreation Department.

Youth Basketball

By Jamie Martin, AgFarmNews

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the enrollment periods for its key safety-net programs—Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)—for 2025. Farmers can apply for ARC and PLC from January 21 to April 15, and for DMC from January 29 to March 31.

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, January 13

12:52 a.m. Request for a deputy, Burt.

07:59 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Corwith.

Monday, January 13

1:12 a.m. Officer aided.

9:55 a.m. Harassment.

1:14 p.m. Unlock.

7:22 p.m. One-Call locate.

8:31 p.m. Ambulance call.

9:07 p.m. K-9 call out.

Tuesday, January 14

1:40 a.m. K-9 call out.

2:30 a.m. Motorist assist.

6:01 a.m. Dog in pound.

7:43 a.m. Ambulance call.

11:50 a.m. Mental.

12:40 p.m. Ambulance call.

1:20 p.m. Speak with officer.

Buscher makes SNHU’s Fall 2024 President’s List

MANCHESTER, NH – Patricia Buscher of Lakota is included on SNHU’s Fall 2024 President’s List.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates [all of these] students on being named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Monday,  Jan. 27

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Boys Wrestling vs. Rockford/Lake Mills

8 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Spencer

Tuesday,  Jan. 28

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

6 p.m.: Boys Wrestling vs. Rockford/Lake Mills

8 p.m.: Girls Wrestling Quad at Hampton

Wednesday,  Jan. 29

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

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Thursday, Jan. 23

Sheperd’s pie, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

2 p.m. – ACT/Program meeting

6:30 p.m. – Euchre sign-in

7 p.m. – Euchre game start

Friday, Jan. 24

George Cunningham and his family are among those who lost their home in the devastating fires sweeping across southern California this past week. George is a 1997 graduate of Algona High School and played football for Iowa State after graduating. He now lives in Altadena, Calif. with his wife Elisa and their two children, Anna, 10 and Georgie, 8.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Officials will likely start the search next month for a school resource officer for the Algona School District.

The Gopher College Rugby club was formed in 1981 and had many successful seasons including winning the All-Iowa tournament in 2012. They disbanded in 2013 when there weren’t enough players to compete. Ideally, the team needs 25 players for regular league with 15 playing at a time on the field. Given the physical demands of the game, it is necessary to change men out frequently. The summer league is 7-on-7.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

County-level budget talks continued this week.

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 14, reviewed several more funding requests and department budgets as part of its ongoing budgeting workshops. The budgeting process is for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which starts July 1.

The Kossuth County Historical Society held their annual meeting in Whittemore at Pitchers in the dining room on Saturday, Jan. 11. Attendants enjoyed a buffet meal and watched a film of the 1978 Whittemore Cenntennial parade. Linda Farrell gave a talk about the history of Whittemore and Stuart Simonson talked about the plans they have for a Whittemore museum to preserve and protect artifacts and information for future generations. The planning is still in the infant stages.

Shared by The West Bend Journal

Abigail Fickbohm and Ashlyn Waldera were the two recipients of the American Legion Scholarships that were announced in May 2024 during the Memorial Day program in Whittemore. The $500 scholarship checks are then presented prior to the recipients second semester of college.