FORT MADISON—The Fort Madison Community School District Superintendent, Dr. Erin MacDonald Slater, was honored at the Iowa Association of School Boards Conference last week in Des Moines. She received the Award of Honor for participating in learning opportunities and having at least two board  members receive Individual Achievement Awards. Slater earned this award along with 17 other superintendents across the state.

It was the dancing children that braved the cold and stole the show at the Bancroft Holiday Parade on Wednesday night, Nov. 30. The parade had been postponed from the previous day due to a blizzard.

Amy Frankl-Brandt photos

ALGONA—The 2021/2022 real estate market was brisk as home prices and interest rates continued to rise. The need then and now for knowledgeable, professional real estate agents to skillfully guide their clients through the changing market has never been greater.

LU VERNE—Students of the month in top photo from left to right are Josie Hanlon, Maria Aguilar and Thea Richter.

From left to right: Isabell Fish, Livia Williams, Rilyn Tuttle, Lilly Valetti, Kinnick McPeak, Eddy Gomez, Chase Abendroth and Delsy Gomez. Submitted photos

Dear Sant,

Houw are your elves doing? A litle horse to play with and a macup palit.

From, Alza Williams.

Dear Santa,

Santa I want a bike and go-cart and a huvrerboard.

From, Danovah Lewis.

Dear Santa,

Can I get a PS 5 and a ho-kart and iPhone 14 and a hoverboard?

From James Barnett.

Dear Santa,

I rile want a bike for Chrismas.

From, Kiley Noland.

By Dusti Julius

Kossuth Regional Health Center Lab Manager

Having an annual blood screening is a key component for preventing various types of degenerative illnesses.

By providing a snapshot of your current health, a blood screening can catch potential health problems before they fully rise to the surface so they can be managed most effectively.

DES MOINES—Kossuth County Farm Bureau was recognized as an “Outstanding County Farm Bureau” during the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th annual meeting held December 6-7 in Des Moines.

The “outstanding” designation is awarded to Farm Bureaus that find unique ways to share about today’s modern agriculture, discuss important ag-related topics with elected officials and support community members in need.

CHEROKEE—AgState CEO, Troy Upah, and Board President, Chuck Specketer, along with Bob Dobson, CFO, presented the annual report at the AgState annual meeting in-person on Tuesday, December 6.

The company showed sales of $1.5 billion and a net savings of $21.5 million.  $7.5 million of the 2022 profits were allocated to 4,500 members. The cash distributed to the membership at the annual meeting was $5.9 million including a revolvement of deferred patronage.

DES MOINES—Conservation practice funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) totaled more than $70 million to Iowa agricultural producers and other private landowners in fiscal year 2022.

The newly contracted conservation practices will help treat natural resource concerns on more than 347,000 agricultural land acres.

ALGONA—Members of the Algona Chapter of the DAR met in October and November and the meetings were conducted by the officers. Plans were made for the 2023 service projects and community participation.

When it comes to being physically active, consistency is key. Here are a few tips to help you achieve the goal of regular physical activity.

• Make a plan. You could commit to the same time each day. Follow a workout plan to stay on track and be accountable.

• Set reminders. These alert you it’s time to get active. Try setting an alarm or keeping your workout clothes in your work bag. Reminders can be important in creating routines.

By KRHC Staff

As the days get colder and daylight hours remain short, many people find themselves feeling down. They may feel blue around the holidays or fall into a slump after the fun and festivities have ended.

Some people have more serious mood changes, lasting throughout the fall and winter when there’s less natural sunlight.

POLICE

Monday, December 5

8:37 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle at Kemna’s.

9:03 a.m.: Unlock.

9:26 a.m.: Ambulance.

9:49 a.m.: Funeral escort.

10:13 a.m.: Welfare check.

10:55 a.m.: Ambulance.

1:46 p.m.: Speak with officer.

2:06 p.m.: Speak with officer referring background check.

2:57 p.m.: Found item.

3:54 p.m.: Ambulance.

5:43 p.m.: Accident.

6:39 p.m.: Burglary.

Thursday, Dec 15

Liver and onions or meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, whole wheat roll

11 a.m. – Exercise

12 p.m. – Kiwanis

1 p.m. – Cribbage

Friday,  Dec 16

Ham balls, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, mixed fruit, dessert

10 a.m. – Bingo

1p.m. – Christmas Party, Potluck

Monday,  Dec 19

Goulash, breadstick, broccoli, peaches

10 a.m. – Bingo