At Lone Rock's Quasqui celebration, Letty Henriksen presented a digital history of Lone Rock entitled "The Evolution of Lone Rock." Six winners won Quasqui souvenirs. Certificates were awarded to residents of  Lone Rock whose ancestors were in the area 125 years ago. More than 80 people were in attendance.

Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman has issued the following statement regarding Koch Ag & Energy Solutions' purchase of OCI Global's fertilizer plant in Wever, Iowa:

"The Iowa Farmers Union is extremely disappointed in the announcement of the acquisition of OCI Global's fertilizer plant in Wever, Iowa by Koch Ag and Energy Solutions.

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AFD Golf Tourney

The Algona Fire Department is hosting a 4-person best shot golf tournament on Saturday, September 7 at River Road Golf Club. Registration is at 9 a.m. with shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration is $200 per team. The tourney features hole games/activities, raffles and prizes.

Church Festivals

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.

September marks suicide prevention and awareness month

ALGONA—September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting actions that can help save lives. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), an average of 135 suicide deaths occur each day, with an estimated 1.6 million suicide attempts in 2022 alone.

Farmers’ Market Vouchers

Presented by Elderbridge Agency on Aging and Algona Senior Center. Distribution runs from  June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 30.

To be eligible for $50 of Farmer’s Market vouchers you must be 60 years of age or older and income guidelines:

Household size 1- Income less than $27,861

Household size 2 - Income less than $37,814

Thursday, Sept. 5

Monday, September 9

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Football at Spirit Lake

9 p.m.: Football at Forest City

Tuesday, September 10

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: Football at Forest City

Wednesday, September 11

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Pep’s are:

First place-Eddie Rahe and Mary Berte (63)

Second place-Don and Marcia Beisch (61)

Third place-Dean and Linda Frideres (52)

Most loners- Dean Frideres with five.

The $5 door prizes went to George Reinhart.

Earlier this month, the Algona City Council approved a resolution to add new bike lanes, signs and pavement markings on E. McGregor Street in Algona, from Highway 169 to Finn Drive.

Carey Kemna officially takes ownership of Algona dealership

In a significant moment for both the Kemna family and the Algona community, Carey Kemna officially signed the paperwork Aug. 20, becoming the new owner of Kemna Auto Center in Algona. This marks the continuation of a family legacy that has spanned generations in the automotive industry. Carey and his wife Amy are now passed down the torch becoming the Kemna family’s third generation owners.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

It took some doing, but Kossuth County Emergency Management appears to be on track to receive all the county funding it requested this year. Previously, it was slated for a 75 percent reduction that agency officials maintained was against state law.

ALGONA—An award named for long-time Algona Community School Foundation board member, David Shumway, has been given to Liz Rosonke for her exemplary career as a teacher.

Barb Teeter of the Algona Community School Foundation made the announcement at a teachers’ workshop on Thursday, August 22. Following the presentation, Liz shared her thoughts on successful teaching.

Gallery below:

Mrs. Madsen was honored for teaching more than 60 years in Lone Rock and Sentral schools.

The Lone Rock American Legion Post 557 led the parade for Lone Rock’s 125th anniversary celebration.

Jeanette Dreyer and Roger Radig served as Grand Marshalls for Lone Rock’s 125th celebartion parade.

The Shriners easily manuevered their buggy cars in a perfectly organized synchronized routine.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

After a few delays, a funding increase for Kossuth County’s libraries once again is making progress.

A public hearing for a proposed budget amendment that includes an additional $188,245 in funding for the libraries will be held on Sept. 17. The library funding makes up the largest portion of the $299,517 amendment, which authorizes additional funding for the current fiscal year.

POW Museum director Brian Connick addressed the crowd gathered for the musueum’s open house on Wednesday, August 14.

The doors officially opened to the POW Museum 20 years ago last July. It started with an idea at a men’s coffee group that someone should do something to preserve the history of the German POW’s and the camp that was located in Algona. and has been growing ever since.