The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors was informed recently that NextEra Energy is planning to start the second phase of its Kossuth Wind Energy project southeast of Algona this spring. The company hopes to complete installation of 27 more towers by the end of this year.

ALGONA—In a press release issued Friday morning, March 4, the Kossuth County Auditor's Office stated, "There has been a change in signatures required for county supervisor candidates recommended by the Secretary of State. Anyone who is planning on running for Supervisor in Kossuth County needs to call the Auditor's office as soon as possible."

WESLEY—Are you looking for a fun game night activity with a local flair? In celebration of Wesley’s 150th anniversary this year, the Wesley Community Club has designed a board game called Wesleyopoly manufactured by 521promo. Just like Monopoly but with all things Wesley. 

LU VERNE—Kossuth County native, Diane T. Holmes will speak about her journey as an author and her second book, “UPROOTED: Family Is Where You Find It”, at the Lu Verne Public Library on March 30 at 3:30 p.m. 

February students of the month, Thea Richter and Rilyn Tuttle. Not pictured is Rowan Wait.

Photos show students at Lu Verne (CWL) Elementary School enjoying Read Across America Week. This year’s theme was Graphic Novels.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—Bishop Garrigan High School drama department will present the comedy-mystery, Acting Can be Murder, on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Friedmann Auditorium at the high school in Algona. Tickets can be purchased at the door. All Bishop Garrigan students will be admitted free of charge. The play by Eddie McPherson is produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers, LLC.

Approximately 540 people attended the Friday night fish fry at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Whittemore on March 2. Thirty volunteers prepared and served the meal which included Holy Name Men’s special recipe fish along with red potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade bread and desserts. About 600 pounds of fish were fried or baked for the meal.

Glenda Kruckenberg correctly guessed the location of last week’s photo which is the home of our very own Algona Publishing office today at 14 E. Nebraska St. “My husband was employed at the Council Oak store until 1956 when he went into the Army. Lewis Gade (who was in last’s week’s photo) was in our wedding party, in 1953; a long time ago.” Send your best guesses for this week’s photo to news@algona.com

KOSSUTH COUNTY—A Kossuth County man was determined to be eligible for additional attorney fees in a decision announced Friday, March 4, by the Iowa Court of Appeals.

ALGONA—The scheduled trial of a Swea City man accused of voluntary manslaughter has been delayed.

Robert Dwaine Laverty, 51, Swea City, was charged July 14 with voluntary manslaughter in the April 3, 2021, death of 41-year-old Casey Tobin of Swea City subsequent to an incident on April 3 in Swea City. Laverty pled not guilty last July 29 and is free on bond.

POLICE

Monday, February 28

9:53 a.m.: Speak with officer.

10:11 a.m.: Ambulance.

12:16 p.m.: Unlock.

12:57 p.m.: Animal.

6:53 p.m.: Found dog. Placed in pound. Owner picked up.

11:09 p.m.: Aided.

Tuesday, March 1

8:52 a.m.: Funeral escort.

9:50 a.m.: Bad check.

11:21 a.m.: Unlock.

12:05 p.m.: Ambulance.

12:49 p.m.: Unlock.

Thursday, March 10

Beef teriyaki skillet, steamed carrots, strawberries, cookie;

 11 a.m. – Exercise; 

 12 p.m. - Kiwanis

 1:15 p.m. - Board meeting

Friday, March 11

Baked cod with lemon cream sauce, roasted red potatoes, mixed vegetables, pears; 10 a.m. – Bingo

Friday, March 11

Ann Miller/Greeting card

Monday, March 14

Monday, March 14

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church ; 7 p.m.: ACSD Pops Concert

Tuesday, March 15

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran; 10 a.m.: Grace Church ; 7 p.m.: School Board; 9 p.m.: AHS Dance Team Spring Show

Wednesday, March 16

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God ; 10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church ; 6 p.m.: ACSD Pops Concert; 8 p.m.: School Board

Thursday, March 17

BANCROFT—KLM Acquisitions, Inc., doing business as Aluma in Bancroft, and Arts-Way Manufacturing, Inc. in Armstrong received grants from a state program, it was announced last week by Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

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West Bend 

Fish Fry

Plan to eat all the fish you can at the West Bend Knights of Columbus fish fry on Friday night, March 11. The meal will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. or until the fish is gone, at the West Bend Country Club. 

Whittemore 

Vendor Show

Whittemore’s 4th annual vendor show will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center.