Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship starting November 1. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2025. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.

Photos below:

The Ludwig kids

Joe Thilges works hard to win the toilet paper wrap game.

Mandie Studer helps Cory Bartrum pose with the costume he won at the party.

Tasha Badker waits anxiously to find out if she won a prize. Joella Lieder photos.

The first ever Music Bingo fundraiser was held on Oct. 12 at River Road Golf Club. The event was organized by VIP Music Boosters to raise funds for music equipment for K-12 students. “Wow - What a night! Everyone had so much fun and we can't wait to do this again next year!” commented board President Mandie Studer. “We loved all the fun costumes - everyone singing with the songs and recognizing our amazing directors.”

Solbach 90th

Rolf Solbach celebrated his 90th birthday on October 30!

He will be celebrating with his family this weekend.

Cards in celebration can be sent to 53 Stillman Circle, Algona, IA 50511.

In recognition of National Garden Club week, members of the Kossuth Area Garden Club purchased two trees for the Smith Lake Waters Edge Nature Center. From left is Garden Club’s Treasurer Tracy Walker, Water’s Edge Director Kendall Stumme accepting the check for the trees presented by club President Walter Reemstma and club Vice-President Rebecca Zimmerman.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5 The West Bend Public Library will be hosting a Culture All event at Prairie Creek Assisted Living in West Bend from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Ambassador for Culture All, Alex Yakobson, will be conducting his World in the Hat workshop.

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Pep’s are:

First place - Lyndon and Mary Fowler with 64.

Second place - Wayne Patterson and George Bierstedt with 57.

Third place - Tie between Bruce Keith/Eddie Rahe and Doreen Koepke/Sandy Boekelman with 56.

Most loners - Tie between Lyndon Fowler and Eddie Rahe with four.

The door prize went to Eddie Rahe.

Bottom photo showing fourth grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Grayson Kuecker, Quinn Duff, Mason Eisenlohr, Calista Offerman, Natalee Hoover and Susan Cortez.

The City of Algona supports small business growth by offering low-interest loans to new and expanding businesses located in Algona.

The Small Business Revolving Loan Fund program has loans available between $5,000 and $20,000 per applicant. The program guidelines limit the interest to half of the prime interest rate, with a maximum of 2.5 percent.

By Janie Montang

The Kossuth County Concert Association will be presenting its 3rd concert of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center in Algona. There will be two opportunities to attend, a 2:30 p.m. matinee or a 7 p.m. evening performance.

Prepare to enter a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock & Roll, Blues, Country and Jazz hits from the 1950s.

Do you know someone serving overseas in the military? The financial advisors at Edward Jones in Algona, Bruce Keith, Jerri Soukup, McKenzie Jorgenson and Brady Ross, will join other Edward Jones offices from the northwest and north-central regions of Iowa in sending care packages to U.S. military men and women currently serving overseas.

The region started in 2012 with 56 care packages. Last year, over 200 boxes were packaged and shipped.

3•2•Do

Shrek the Musical

Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., Wilcox Performing Arts Center, Algona High School production.

Lakota Ambulance Annual Soup Dinner

Sunday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lakota Fire Station, take-out available, chili & chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese or egg salad sandwiches, bars, coffee, milk, juice, free will donation.

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.

Monday, Oct.  21

8:06 a.m. Ambulance call.

8:40 a.m. Harassment.

9:01 a.m. Accident, PD only, Hy-Vee lot, happened 10-20-24. Unkown vs Decrenzio.

9:25 a.m. Ambulance call. Cancelled.

9:57 a.m. Aided record check.

11:07 a.m. Fraud.

1:32 p.m. Parking complaint.

1:56 p.m. Aided Norwalk PD with fraud case.

3:21 p.m. 911 hang up. All OK.

Tuesday, Oct.  22