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. 

ALGONA—Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation announces 13 locations for the Operation Christmas Meal Program, partnering with Iowa Select Farms and a record-number of FFA and 4-H clubs to help families in need. This year, Operation Christmas Meal will give away 17,000 boneless pork loins roasts at 13 different events across Iowa, plus an additional 1,500 through the Ignite the Spirit Program aimed at increasing awareness of hunger locally and helping even more families during the holiday season.

ALGONA—Hospice of the Heartland will host a virtual memorial service for its annual Lights of Life event on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. Participants can take part by viewing the event on the Hospice of the Heartland Facebook page. They may also see the memorial wall at any time, located in the window on the south side of Kossuth Regional Health Center.

ALGONA—Job seekers can learn insider tips on how to land the job they want when The Tietz Entrepreneurial Center and Iowa Lakes Community College hosts a free in-person session for job seekers on the Algona campus on Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The session will include a Grow with Google workshop entitled “Recruiter Insights and Tips to Land the Job,” which shares tips from recruiters from top companies on positioning oneself well with a strong resume and interview.

By Becca Ringsdorf , AHS Journalism

ALGONA—The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is hitting the road to fight hunger in school aged children.

By Emily Walker, AHS Journalism

The AHS Dance Team, led by Danelle VanGorkom and Michelle Durant, headed down to Des Moines on Dec. 1 to compete at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association competition. ISDTA is held on December 1, 2 and 3. Soloists, 247 high school teams and 22 college teams from all around Iowa attend the ISDTA event.