Mark Poeppe, owner of Poeppe Expert Psychological Services in Clive, made his appearance on the new TV show, Someone They Knew, which aired on Court TV last Sunday night. The episode, Hometown Hero, featured the 2009 shooting death of Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas who was shot by former student Mark Becker. 

IOWA CITY—On Saturday, March 26, Iowa University selected Christian Frankl as the next drum major of the 142nd Hawkeye Marching Band (HMB). Frankl’s parents are Jerry Frankl who grew up on a farm by Irvington and his mother Amy (Arndorfer) was raised near Wesley. Both are graduates of Garrigan.

BURT—Award winning Christian music duo, Blake and Jenna Bolerjack will be in concert at Burt Presbyterian Church in Burt at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 3. As husband and wife, Blake and Jenna meld their voices to create a signature, velvety blend. Their music reflects their personalities, a bubbly mix of classic and modern styles with a big sound that is energetic, happy and inspiring. They also will share their testimonies about how even in dark times God never leaves you.

O'Reilly Auto Parts store in Algona donated $200 to the Kossuth County Cancer Support Foundation to assist those battling cancer in Kossuth County. 

Pictured left to right: Dakotah Kellenberger, Eric Thilges, KCCSF Director Cindy Kollasch, KCCSF VP Shelley Phelps, KCCSF Secretary Angela Weichert, O'Reilly District Manager Mike Ritz, Dawson Anderson and Bruce Zittritsch. Not pictured, Kevin Hensley. Submitted photo

The CHIPS Woodworking Club has made a $500 donation to the new children's librarian, Brianna Temple. Temple plans to use the donation toward providing programs  for the youth in the community.

Pictured is Don Frideres, Jerry Helmers, Richard Schiek, Brianna Temple, Ron Matz, Vern Koestler and Mike Schaaf and Derald Goetz in the front. Submitted photo

Monday, April  4

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church  

7 p.m.: All School band Concert

9 p.m.: NHS Induction Ceremony

Tuesday,  April 5

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran

10 a.m.: Grace Church  

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Mental Health Awareness Showcase

Wednesday,  April 6

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God 

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

11:30 a.m.: City Council

Thursday, March 31

Brown sugar glazed pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed carrots, banana, cookie

 11 a.m. – Exercise 

 12 p.m. - Kiwanis

Friday, April 1

Tuna melt sandwich, potato wedges, peas, mixed fruit

10 a.m. – Bingo

12 p.m. - Pot luck

Monday, April 4

Chicken and mushrooms, roasted potatoes, asparagus, apples

10 a.m. – Bingo

6 p.m. - Kiwanis bingo

POLICE

Tuesday, March 22

4:36 a.m.: Alarm.

7:38 a.m.: Animal missing.

12:25 p.m.: Parking complaint.

4:46 p.m.: Bicycle missing.

4:51 p.m.: Hazard, items spilled on street.

5:16 p.m.: Speak with officer.

5:45 p.m.: Ambulance.

Wednesday, March 23

1:18 a.m.: Speak with officer.

8:07 a.m.: Hazard.

8:41 a.m.: Ambulance.

9:18 a.m.: Speak with officer

By Henry Stone

Iowa State Representative

By Dennis Guth

Iowa State Senator

Week 10 brought the second legislative deadline when a bill must pass on the floor of one chamber to remain live for the session. It was a generally slower week for me with the exception of Wednesday.

By Mary Stroka

Center Square contributor

Iowans would collect 16, not 26, weeks of unemployment benefits in most circumstances under a bill the state House passed Wednesday.

Individuals laid off due to business closure when Iowa’s “off” indicator is in effect would receive 26 instead of 39 weeks of benefits.

DAKOTA CITY—The Iowa State Patrol reported it investigated a one-vehicle accident that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers. It occurred at 230th Street and Nevada Avenue just southeast of Dakota City at 6:19 Saturday morning.

This week’s photo isn’t a mystery but maybe it will stir up some of your own childhood memories. And maybe you’ll recognize some of the names. Little folks dressed up just like grown ups to present the play “Tom Thumb’s Wedding” according to the newspaper archives from April 2, 1913, at the Call Opera House. The Congregational Ladies Aid Society directed the performance.

Hefty 80th

Kay Hefty will mark her 80th birthday on April 6. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 1801 110th St, Lu Verne, IA  50560.

Kay’s family includes husband, Ben Hefty; children: the late Blaine (Deb) Hefty, Brent (Corinna) Hefty, Jay (Lisa) Hefty; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Jones 75th

Glenn and Faye Jones of Algona celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on March 28. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 520 S. Blackford St., Apartment 109, Algona, IA 50511.

Their  family includes Doug and Diana (Carmack) Jones of Sunset Hills, Mo.; Gary and Cindy (Merryman) Jones of Naperville, Ill.; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.