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Recurring & Ongoing Events

To update this information, email news@algona.com or call 515-295-3535. Some changes to schedules may occur without notice.

____Libraries, Museums, Recreation, Events_____

Algona Nativity Scene: Small groups by appointment. Call 515-295-7241.

Algona POW Museum: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day open weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Birthdays

Mertz 95th

Eugene Mertz will be celebrating his 95th birthday on Friday, February 7.

An open house is being held in his honor on Saturday, February 8 from 1-3 p.m. at Good Samaritan Society, 412 West Kennedy Street in Algona.

Friends and family are also encouraged to shower him with cards by mailing cards and well wishes to the same address.

College Notes

UNI releases Fall 2024 graduation and Dean’s List

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa is proud to recognize the academic accomplishments of students each semester by announcing the graduation and dean’s lists. These lists highlight the hard work and dedication of students who have excelled in their studies.

Algona Police Report

Notice to Readers:

The information included on this page has been obtained from public records. The Kossuth County Advance staff reminds readers that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

 

Monday, January 27

8:17 a.m. Ambulance.

8:31 a.m. Alarm.

10:13 a.m. Aided.

1:55 p.m. Shoplifting.

2:54 p.m. Domestic.

3:56 p.m. Theft. Happened last week.

Kossuth County Sheriff Report

Notice to Readers:

The information included on this page has been obtained from public records — either court files, police and sheriff logs or accident reports. The Kossuth County Advance staff reminds readers that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

 

Monday, January 27

Active Seniors

Web: www.activeseniorsofalgona.com

Facebook: Activeseniorsofalgona

Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

 

WINTER WEATHER POLICY

If there is NO SCHOOL due to weather, we will not have home meals delivery and there will be no congregate meals. The Center will be closed also.

AMU Programming

Monday,  Feb. 10

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

10 a.m.: Girls Wrestling Super Regional

6 p.m.: Boys Wrestling Regional Duals

9 p.m.: Boys BB vs. Mason City

 

Tuesday,  Feb. 11

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

1 p.m.: Girls Wrestling Super Regional

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: Girls BB vs. Mason City

 

Wednesday,  Feb. 12

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

Algona to host Iowa Pork Regional Conference in February

Get updates on barn inspection, mortality management, NPB Pork Cares program

Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Pork Industry Center

AMES, Iowa — The annual series of Iowa Pork Regional Conferences has been a long-standing partnership of Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Pork Industry Center. The shared goal of bringing research and education to producers continues with this year's topics and speakers.

Agricultural price monthly report

December Prices Received Index Up 5.3 Percent

2024 Advance Awards Presentation

Algona Publishing held its Advance Awards presentation on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Active Seniors of Algona Center. This is the fifth year that the awards have been given. The newspaper starts advertising for nominees in March. The staff at Algona Publishing along with its advisory board made up of citizens from around the county vote on the winners. Algona Publishing sales representative Lyndsey Fowler was the event coordinator and publisher Brad Hicks presented the awards.

Algonopoly

This year’s theme for the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce annual event was Algonopoly. This event is a great opportunity to look back on everything they’ve accomplished in the past year,  share a glimpse of what’s coming up and thank chamber members for their ongoing support. It’s also the chamber’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This year, there was both an online and live auction with a wide variety of items.

Dr. Justin Kuecker honored as 2024 Master Pork Partner

ALGONA, IOWA - The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is proud to announce Dr. Justin Kuecker as the 2024 Master Pork Partner Veterinarian of the Year. The award winners embody the diversity of Iowa’s pig farms and the dedicated individuals who support pork producers. Nominated by their peers and neighbors, these honorees reflect the strength and collaboration within the pork industry.

State Street proposal selected as grant applicant

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

A proposal to rehabilitate a 77-year-old downtown building has been chosen as Algona’s applicant for a competitive statewide grant. The project could include space for apartments and businesses.

21st century human trafficking facts Iowans need to know

By Mary Ann Ahrens, Chair

AAUW Iowa Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force

Sheriff’s deputies file plans to form union

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Kossuth County Sheriff’s Deputies notified county officials they plan to form a collective bargaining unit.

The bargaining unit, or union, would be for full-time deputies only, according to a petition for amendment of bargaining unit filed with the State Employee Appeal Board. It would not include supervisory staff, elected officials or office staff.

Bids for removal of Ash trees

The City of Algona is accepting sealed bids for the removal of Ash trees. Sealed bids must be received before 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in the office of the Deputy City Administrator, 112 W. Call Street, P.O. Box 452, Algona, Iowa 50511. Proposals not physically received by the City of Algona by that time will be returned, unopened, to the submitting entity. The City reserves the right to refuse any and all bids; as well as the right to waive technicalities in bids received.

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