Highlights from the Whittemore Public Library this summer include: photos clockwise from top left: Evelyn Merkel had fun creation a chalk art creation; Dristan Forsythe (right) stands next to a spider brought to the library by The Iowa State Insect Zoo; and Micah Escobar got an up-close look at an insect. Submitted photos

A variety of fun activities were held this summer at the Whittemore Public Library. 

Photo above: children made their own bear claws and ears after a bear hunt storytime. Front, from left: Everette Dahlhauser, Evelyn Merkel, Piper Zabka, Madison Walker and Ronan Forsythe.

Back: Isabelle Long, Meredee Kollasch, Jackson Struecker, Micha Escobar and Harrison Dahlhauser.

WHITTEMORE—The Sons of the Whittemore American Legion Post 425 will honor Purple Heart recipients on Sunday, August 7 which is National Purple Heart Day.

The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Whittemore Legion Hall. Following an outdoor program the Sons of the Legion will provide sandwiches and cheesy potatoes. This event is open to the public.

Buscher 80th

Chris Buscher will celebrate her 80th birthday on August 9. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. 

Cards will reach her if sent to 2010 E. State Street, Algona, IA 50511.

Harms 80

SIOUX CITY—Community Colleges for Iowa selected Iowa Lakes Community College employees Corey Menning and Cindy Oviatt to receive the Outstanding Faculty and Staff awards respectively at the annual trustee conference on July 21. 

The Outstanding Faculty and Staff awards recognize faculty, staff, leaders and trustees from Iowa's 15 community colleges dedicated to excellence and accessible education.

Members of the Sentral High School Class of 1972 were together for a 50 year reunion on July 30 at the North Star Lounge in Fenton. The class had 44 graduates with two deceased, Heidee Krause and Bill Thompson. 

The reunion included a lot of reminiscing and shared stories and photos. A side-by-side trail ride and meal was held the previous night hosted by Denny and Darlene Bollig at their home in rural Seneca. 

ALGONA—This summer, Caiden Buckner from Algona joined outstanding elementary school students from across the country to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF). 

Classic cars lined the streets around the community park, the Happy train made laps around the block, kids of all ages were jumping in the bouncy house and laughter and excitement could be heard blocks away. All to celebrate the town of Fenton’s annual party held July 30 and 31. 

The Algona Area Chamber of Commerce coffee was held at Central Financial Group in Algona on Friday, July 22. 

Doug Marlow, president, partner and financial advisor of Central Financial Group, told the history of the business, introduced staff and told about the financial services the business offers. Kim Wegener photo

A ribbon cutting was held at The Quilted Steeple’s new quilt shop at the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce coffee on Friday, July 29. Julie Dodds, owner of the The Quilted Steeple in rural Lone Rock, recently added a quilt shop to the remodeled church. Dodds told about the history of the steeple, the quilt retreats and introduced quilt store staff members.

By Joanne Roepke Bode

Kossuth Farmers Market

K

ossuth County Fair Week is here! Be sure to check out the schedule of activities, programs and entertainment happening at the fairgrounds. A big thanks to the fair board and volunteers who help make it all happen! As a former 4-H club member years ago, I have great memories of the fair in Buchanan County. I always love to hear stories of what items people took to the fair years ago. 

ALGONA—Kossuth County Master Gardeners, ISU Extension and Outreach of Kossuth County and Bloom Floral are hosting a floral arranging workshop on August 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs portion of Feed Mill Coffee in Algona. The workshop will be led by floral expert, Dan Brabec, and will include hands-on instruction.

ALGONA—The community has one more chance to enjoy Party in the Park this summer as the final event for the 2022 season is set for Wednesday, August 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Carnegie Library lawn on the corner of Nebraska and Dodge Streets in Algona. 

The theme will be Take Your Best Shot and will feature music, archery demonstrations, balloon pop dart game, cornhole boards and more kids fun activities. 

Honoring Howard Omdahl

Kossuth County Fair Board and Kossuth County Ag Museum Board will honor (the late) Howard Omdahl at the chamber coffee at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 5 at the Kossuth County Ag Museum on the fairgrounds.

Aquatic Center New Hours

By Amy Frankl-Brandt

News Editor

GOLDFIELD—Jim Pirolli, Chief Commercial Officer for Summit Carbon Solutions, recently held a meeting with one of Summit’s partners, Corn LP in Goldfield.

The program focused on what ethanol does for the economy and agriculture and making the connection on what Summit plans to do for carbon capture and storage.