BURT—The city of Burt is requesting qualification based proposals from engineering firms for a project intending to seek funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

TITONKA—Council members approved the mayor’s resignation and an amendment to the city’s budget during the regular Titonka City Council Thursday, Dec. 9.

Mayor Aaron Boyken submitted his resignation effective Dec. 22. The council voted unanimously to accept it. 

The council was forced to amend the current year’s budget because the water system improvement project was not included in the original budget. There was a public hearing prior to the approval.

By Lynzie Nilles, Community Health 

With new cases of COVID-19 spiking once again nation-wide, it is important that we take proper precaution at our holiday celebrations. 

These precautions will not only protect you and your loved ones from contracting and spreading COVID-19, but also from the many other respiratory infections that tend to circulate during the winter months. 

Scarlett Ann McConnell

Clint and Collete (Haag) McConnell of Armstrong announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Ann, on Dec. 1, 2021, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. Scarlett weighed 7 pounds and was 18 inches long. 

Maternal grandparents are Tom and Patti Haag of Ledyard. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Lisa McConnell of Armstrong.

Clint is a farmer. Collete is the CFO at Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Ronald and Judy Matz of Algona will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 1506 E. Nebraska St., Algona, IA 50511.

Their family includes Renee and Travis McCarthy of Columbia, Mo.; Jon and Rebekah Matz of Marshall, Minn.; Amy and Zach Gotto of Humboldt; and grandchildren: Jadyn, Adeline, Vincent, Isaac, Mason, Aydreanah and Cebilha.

ALGONA EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

U.S. Hwy. 169 N., Algona / 515-295-7101

Pastor Al Foote 

Sat., Dec. 18: 8 a.m. - Dil-a-gents at Thilges Home

Sun., Dec. 19: 9 a.m. - Sunday School; 9:45 a.m. - Community Time; 10:15 a.m. - Worship

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ALGONA FAITH

716 E. McGregor St., Algona / 515-295-3323 Pastor Jason Fischer / Children’s Ministry 

Pastors Curtis & Alissa Trulson

Monday, Dec. 6

8:19 a.m.: Accident.

8:55 a.m.: Theft.

9:12 a.m.: Aided.

9:45 a.m.: Unlock.

10:11 a.m.: Aided EMS with traffic control.

10:50 a.m.: Scam.

11:39 a.m.: Speak with officer.

2:56 p.m.: Extra patrol requested.

3:14 p.m.: Welfare check.

3:31 p.m.: Helicopter landing.

4:04 p.m.: Runaway. Located.

5:02 p.m.: Found phone.

5:49 p.m.: Officer stand by in morning.

WESLEY—A man faces multiple charges after being arrested by the Kossuth County Sheriff's Office.

The Kossuth County Compensation Board meets Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m., in the board room at the courthouse in Algona.

The agenda includes reorganization of officers, presentation of information to the board members and a recommendation on elected officials salaries.

The meeting is open to the public.

By Kim Wegener, Features Writer

ALGONA—At the end of December, Rev. Dr. Mark E. Holmer will be officially retiring for the second time. Holmer was of retirement age and all set to retire as the full-time pastor at First Lutheran Church in Algona in 2007 when an unexpected call came and his work serving a different congregation began part-time in Algona.

Here are upcoming events in the area as submitted to Algona Publishing Company:

IN ADVANCE

Algona POWs’ Nativity Scene open till Dec. 31

LAKOTA—Valero’s Lakota Ethanol Plant will distribute $20,000 to local charities from funds raised through the Valero Texas Open (VTO) and Valero Benefit for Children (BFC). 

This year the tournament and associated events, including the BFC, raised more than $16 million in net proceeds for charitable organizations across the U.S., including those in the Lakota area. The tournament is ranked #1 in charitable giving on the PGA TOUR this year.  

ALGONA—Individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine for their child between the ages of 5 and 11 can go to Kossuth Regional Health Center Community Health during the walk-in pediatric vaccine clinic Monday, Dec. 13, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. No appointments are required. 

ALGONA—Trustees have been elected to serve a pair of drainage districts in Kossuth County, relieving the board of supervisors from those responsibilities.

ALGONA—Cable and internet customers of Algona Municipal Utilities will see an increase in their rates after the start of the year.

At their meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 1, the utility’s trustees increased rates on its Dynamic TV by about 5 percent and its internet services.Residential telephone rates were unchanged, but there is a slight increase in commercial telephone rates. A public notice in this week’s Kossuth County has the resolution which outlines the price changes.