William Hellman, 92, Bancroft, spent a month in a nursing home. He wanted nothing to do with it. That's why Hellman is happy he found out about a veterans benefit that helps him remain in his home.
Hellman receives assistance from the Kossuth Regional Health Center home health program. Home health consists of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work and home care.
Read the compete story in the Nov. 21 Kossuth County Advance.

A unique show comes to the Wilcox Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 26. That's when Julliard-trained violinist Timothy Chooi takes the stage for two performances at 2:30 and 7 p.m.
"Timothy Chooi's show is one of the most approachable programs a young, hot shot violinist could offer," said Julie Murphy, president of the Kossuth County Concert Association Board of Directors.
Get all the details in the Nov. 21 Kossuth County Advance.

The audience played a part in solving the murder of billionaire Simon Starkweather in the play, "Murder is in the Heir" at North Union High School auditorium on Friday and Saturday.
"I thought a murder-mystery/comedy would be a unique take on the murder-mystery play," said Chris Hansen, a North Kossuth School District middle school math and algebra teacher who directed the play. "Most of the time, they are very serious."

The annual Thanksgiving dinner is at St. Cecelia Catholic Church next week Thursday, Nov. 28, beginning at noon.
Scott Curtis, co-chair of the event, said an estimated 70 volunteers along with donations provide the meal. Curtis said many of the volunteers have given their time for years, and if there is ever a hole in the volunteer schedule, the community always steps up.
Read all about it in the Nov. 21 Advance.

The supervisors dealt with two drainage issues: first, awarding the bid from CJC LLC for $1,545,770 to repair joint drainage district PAK 1 to open ditch repairs. It is shared with Palo Alto County. Then, they dealt with a decision to relocate Lateral 19 tile of Drainage District 116.
Kent Rode, Bolten and Menk senior project manager, said the bid was 18 percent below the engineer's estimate. Rode has worked with CJC in the past and called its work satisfactory.

Henry Stone, an Air Force veteran and RV sales consultant in Forest City, announced he will seek election to the Iowa House as a Republican in District 7, which includes Winnebago and Emmet counties and portions of Kossuth Coutny, according to a press realease.
Stone was raised in a military family and spent his early childhood in different states and countries. He joined the Air Force 10 days after graduating from high school.

The Algona City Council approved $1.2 million in taxable general option urban renewable capital loan notes for the purchase of 55 acres east of the industrial park in Algona.
The land is being purchased by the city for $18,800 per acre. With that figure, the cost is $1.034 million, but Jacob Tjaden, Algona communtiy development director, said after legal fees andother expenses, it's closer to $1.1 million.
Read the complete story in the Nov. 21 Advance.

One of my favorite and comical memories was when my grandma and my mother would go out to dinner. When it came time to pay the bill, my grandma and my mother would grab for the bill at the same time. Whoever reached the bill first paid for it. But then it would begin.

Winter Wonderland began six years ago in Swea City, and each year it continues to grow, said Alycia Wolterman, a member of the Swea City Community Club.
Winter Wonderland is Friday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at various businesses and locations around Swea City. Santa Claus will appear at the Country Inn from 5 to 8 p.m.
Get all the details in the Nov. 21 Kossuth County Advance.

As devastating as it was, the summer storm that rolled through Swea City may have been a blessing in disguise for the trees in the city park.
"The city is trying to make improvements out of a bad situation, something we couldn't help and prevent," said Alycia Wolterman, Swea City clerk.
Read the complete story in the Nov. 21 Kossuth County Advance.

Crystal Hinders, Charles City Furniture Barn office manager, said the Algona Furniture Barn is entering its final days and will be open for only a "few more weeks."

Bishop Garrigan won the 2019 Top of Iowa Conference quiz bowl championship Saturday, Nov. 16.
The first place team was captain Alex Mammen, fellow senior Grant Bormann, junior Abbi Heying, sophomoe Meredith Tigges and freshman Garret Heying.
Get more details in the Nov. 21 Advance.

See Section B of the Nov. 14 Advance to read the annual report toward goals, enjoy features on school activities and see photos of the school staff.

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to begin the process of hiring an EMS system administrator after over an hour and 15 minutes of discussion Tuesday.
The discussion took that amount of time because of questions about funding and long-term goals.
Read the complete story in the Nov. 14 Kossuth County Advance.

Algona Middle School welcomed local veterans to the Wilcox Performing Arts Center for its annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11.
More than 80 veterans attended, according to Colleen Bowman, middle school counselor and student council advisor.
Read the complete story in the Nov. 14 Advance.