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Jane Nettleton recognized as an outstanding educator

 

ALGONA—An award named for long-time Algona Community School Foundation board member, David Shumway, was given to Jane Nettleton for her extraordinary accomplishments as a teacher. 

Barb Teeter of the Algona Community School Foundation made the announcement at a teachers’ workshop on Friday, August 19. Following the presentation, Jane shared her thoughts on successful teaching.

Harner is 1440 Citizen

 

 

SWEA CITY—The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce that Dave Harner of Swea City is the August 1440 Citizen of the Month recipient. Dave was nominated by several community members and is well known throughout the County as the voice behind the numerous kids tractor pedal pulls sponsored by the Swea City Betterment Club.

Leading the way for mental health support

 

Community liaison begins work in local pilot program

KOSSUTH COUNTY—Algona and Kossuth County are leading the way for mental health care in rural Iowa with a pilot program aimed at improving support for individuals who need to access to care and resources. 

New mothers will receive gift bags from Rotary Club

 

 

The Algona Rotary Club recently donated 50 bags filled with a variety of necessities and fun things for new mothers to the Kossuth Regional Health Center. The Rotary club normally donates these bags to an unwed Mothers home in Nicaragua but were unable to this year because of new government regulations. 

The world needs more Cub Scouts 

 

 

Now’s your chance

Mulligan Stew 600 gallons of Stew gone

Year after year the Mulligan stew event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3420 St. Joe is a huge success. The 66th annual event was held on Wednesday, August 17. Beginning at 5:30 a.m. volunteers made about 600 gallons of Mulligan stew which was ready by late afternoon.

Photo above from left: Carol Plathe, Jack Plathe and Susanna Altman.

Algona FFA represents Iowa at International Envirothon event

OXFORD, OHIO—Five members from the Algona FFA Chapter competed at the annual International Envirothon competition held on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio July 23-30. Members of the Algona FFA team included: Hunter Thilges, Aidan Morris, Ian Fehr, Logan Lentz and Reid Louwagie. The Algona FFA Chapter represented the state of Iowa and placed 31st overall.

Tomatoes, flowers and much more

By Joanne Roepke Bode

Kossuth Farmers Market

 

What a wonderful world it is when the tomatoes are here! Whether you prefer the sweet little cherry-sized ones or the big, red slicers, they all taste best this time of the season. 

Many people are getting busy putting up salsa, spaghetti sauce and canned tomatoes for winter. Others are just enjoying them fresh while they last! 

3-2-Do

Story/stem time

A story/STEM time for ages 3-7 is planned for Monday, August 29 from 1:15-2:45 p.m. at the Fenton 

Public Library.

 

Cub Scout recruitment night 

Break-in at Bank Plus in Ledyard

LEDYARD—On Aug. 18 at about 6 a.m., the Kossuth County Sheriff's Office received a report of a break-in at Bank Plus in Ledyard. Deputies responded to the scene and discovered that someone had entered the building and attempted to forcefully remove the ATM machine. The suspect then attempted to break the machine open and was unsuccessful.

Celebrate Lone Rock Fun Days this weekend

LONE ROCK—The Lone Rock community has planned a variety of activities for Lone Rock Fun Days this weekend, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. 

 

First year for Smoke Off

The events will begin on Saturday with registration from 6 a.m. - noon for the first annual Smoke Off at the Legion building. Saturday events in the park will include the annual Fenton Progressors 4-H Club free throw contest beginning at 10 a.m. Happy train rides begin at 2 p.m. 

Construction updates for city street projects

 

 ALGONA—Construction will continue around the community as the City of Algona works through an intensive street improvement plan. Street reconstruction and mill and overlay projects are underway. Work will continue through the fall on several projects.

More funds available for new trees

 

Rebate amount raised through Residential Tree Program

ALGONA—More funds are now available for residents looking to plant new trees this fall. The City of Algona has increased the rebate amount through the Residential Tree Program to help cover the cost of purchasing new trees.

College Notes

Kramer honored for academics

SHELDON—Kale Kramer of Algona earned honor roll list recognition for the summer semester at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon.

Students on the honor list are full-time and have achieved an average grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Kramer is a student in the diesel technology program at Northwest Iowa Community College.

Births

Emma Ann Jenson

Taylor Sandy and Bryce Jenson of Bode announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Ann, on August 8, 2022, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. 

DNR seedling orders start

AMES—The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2022 and spring 2023 seedling orders. Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 1 - May 30. The bare-root (no container, soil root ball or moss included) seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 inside sealed, labeled, plastic bags. 

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