ALGONA—Do you love exploring the outdoors, but don’t quite know where else to explore? Did you know there are 28 different Kossuth County Parks?

ALGONA— Families of the Fallen (FOTF) is hosting an all day bag tournament on Saturday, May 1, at the Train Wreck Winery. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. and games will begin at 9 a.m. Cost is $50 per two-person team.
In addition to the cornhole tournament there will be country music, food, drinks, giveaways and FOTF merchandise for sale.
 
See the preview in the April 22 Advance.

BURT—Around two dozen local gardening enthusiasts participated in a seed exchange on Monday, April 12, at the Burt Community Center. 
The event was held in partnership by the Burt Public Library and ISU Extension and Outreach of Kossuth County. Members of the Algona Area Garden Club assisted at the event.
 
See the story and photos in the April 22 Advance.

ALGONA—The Algona High School spring play this year was a murder-mystery comedy called “Alibis,” written by Peter Kennedy. The play is based off the novel “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” by Agatha Christie. 
 
See the story and photos in the April 22 Advance.

ALGONA—Superstars at Algona High School is a big part of everyone’s high school experience. With a year off due to COVID-19, this year’s was better than ever. The seniors were excited, looking to finally place higher than third. This year was also different, as two grades, the freshmen and sophomores, had never participated in Superstars. 
 
See the full story and a half dozen photos in the April 22 Advance.

Algona High School celebrated prom Saturday, April 17. See 14 photos from the event in the April 22 Kossuth County Advance.

The Kossuth County Sheriff's Office issued this press release at 2:38 p.m. Tuesday:

ALGONA—Changes are underway for COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Kossuth County. Beginning in May, vaccine will be offered in a new location and online registration will soon be available for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

WEST BEND—The Iowa DNR responded Wednesday afternoon, April 14, to a manure spill in Lotts Creek, about two miles northeast of West Bend.
Precision Pumping, a commercial manure application company, was land applying manure through an umbilical rig when a hose came off the pump. The hose flopped into the creek and an estimated 10,000 gallons of manure spilled into the creek before the applicator could shut down the pump.

ALGONA—Two more deaths have been recorded in Kossuth County due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
According to the state’s website, the local death toll is now at 62. Fifty-four of the deaths were recorded with COVID-19 as the primary cause of death. The other eight cases had the coronavirus listed as a contributing factor.

SENECA—Democrats’ efforts to pass a $2 trillion infrastructure bill, voting legislation and work by President Joe Biden’s administration to outright reject the policies of the President Donald Trump drew sharp comments from U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst during her annual visit to Kossuth County.
 
Get the story in the April 15 Advance.

Cheri Waechter, head of the Gala dinner, and Derrick Kirsch, a senior at BGHS, prepare to deliver meals to Gala supporters. Learn how much money was raised and see more photos in the April 15 Advance.
 

KOSSUTH—The Kossuth County Community Foundation (KCCF) held its annual grant awards celebration on April 7 announcing the distribution of $108,496.35 to 17 projects of organizations serving Kossuth County through its 2021 grant cycle.
 
See who received the grants in the April 15 Advance.

ALGONA—The Algona Community School District (ACSD) Board of Education opened its meeting on Monday, April 12, with a public hearing to get input on the budget. There were not any changes to the proposed budget and the board did not receive any questions or comments. 
 
Get more information on the board meeting in the April 15 Advance.

TITONKA—Reeb’s Wicked Good Bar and Grill in Titonka opened it’s doors on Jan. 28 and is owned by Derek and Melissa Reebenacker.
 
See a full feature in the April 15 Advance.