Gronbach 90th

Patty Gronbach will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Wednesday, December 18.

To help her celebrate, cards can be sent to Good Samaritan Society, 412 W. Kennedy St., Algona, IA 50511.

Jo Amanda Knobloch

Corbin and Molly Knobloch of Whittemore announce the birth of their daughter, Jo Amanda on December 3, 2024 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Keith and Tonya Lanz of Mediapolis, IA. Paternal grandparents are Cameron and Tammy Knobloch of Whittemore.

Jo joins siblings Rea and Clay.

Monday, December 2

4:48 a.m. Ambulance call.

11:15 a.m. ATM alarm.

1:02 p.m. Ambulance call.

1:30 p.m. Speak with an officer.

4:34 p.m. Unlock.

5:23 p.m. Ambulance call.

8:09 p.m. Aided Custer, S.D. Sheriffs office.

Tuesday, December 3

12:12 a.m. Ambulance.

5:17 a.m. Ministerial fund request. Denied.

5:47 a.m. Someone knocking on door.

12 a.m. Helicopter landing KRHC.

Monday, December 2

9:50 a.m. Request for a deputy, Algona.

10:56 a.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Lu Verne.

4:13 p.m. Report of driving complaint, Lu Verne.

6:51 p.m. Request for a deputy, Titonka.

8:12 p.m. Report of injured deer on roadway, Titonka.

Tuesday, December 3

2:12 a.m. Traffic stop, Fenton.

7:34 a.m. Report of dead deer on roadway, Titonka.

12:50 p.m. Report of driving complaint, Bode.

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Thursday, Dec. 12

Pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

1:15 p.m. – Board meeting

Friday, Dec. 13

Half sandwich, minestrone soup, lettuce salad, fruit

Monday,  Dec.  16

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: BG 3/4 Concert

7 p.m.: AHS Vocal Concert

8 p.m.: Boys BB vs. Forest City

Tuesday,  Dec.  17

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Boys BB vs. Forest City

Wednesday,  Dec.  18

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

11:30 a.m.: City Council

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Pep’s are:

First place - Wayne and Elaine Patterson with 60.

Second place - Don and Linda Frideres with 57.

Third place - Tie between Dan/Kathy Foertsch and Mary Fowler/Charlie Kollasch with 55.

Most loners - Elaine Patterson with five.

The door prize went to Elaine Patterson and Carol Hemmen.

Local NIACC history professor to give research presentation

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division

This holiday season Iowans will gather with loved ones and it is a great time for an open discussion about the location of important documents which detail end-of-life plans.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Several community groups are seeking funding from Kossuth County for 2025.

Representatives of the groups presented their funding requests on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors.

On Monday night, Dec. 2, those anxious for Christmas walked the streets of downtown Algona for horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, dancers, hot chocolate, popcorn, baked goods and the holiday spirit.

Gallery below, Amy Frankl-Brandt photos-

Photo 1: The horses drawing the wagon even got some love and pets from good little boys and girls.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The newest member of the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is on the job—and he brought along a crime-fighting friend.

Sheriff’s deputy Tyler Harmon, of Britt, took the oath of office during the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. He started the last week of November.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Customers of Algona Municipal Utilities may see a water and communication rate increase next year.

John Bilsten, general manager of Algona Municipal Utilities, or AMU, shared the possibility of a rate increase with the Algona City Council at its Dec. 2 meeting. The information was presented during the annual budget review for AMU, which provides electricity, water and communication services in Algona and some surrounding areas.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Algona, Iowa will meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 112 W Call Street in Algona, Iowa on the 16th day of December 2024 at 5  p.m., to consider an amendment to the Algona Zoning Code that would amend the official zoning map referred to in Ordinance 1042 changing the zoning classification of the real estate described below from Residential Multi Family (RM-4) to Residential – Single Family(RS-60).  The real estate ar

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Thursday, Dec. 5

BBQ chicken, wedges, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Dec. 6

Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, vegetable, fruit

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday, Dec.  9