Twenty veterans were remembered in the Roll Call of the Flags during Monday’s Memorial Day Service in Algona. It was one of several services held across the area. The June 3 edition of the Advance has reports from Algona, Whittemore and Wesley. 
 

ALGONA—Eldon Meyer has been involved with the Bike Ride Around Kossuth (BRAK) in some shape and form since the beginning in 1986, whether it was planning the routes or working on bikes to make sure they were in good working order.
 
Get the full story in the June 3 Advance.

ALGONA—The ability of Algona Municipal Utilities (AMU) to generate power during the polar vortex that struck a large swath of the nation’s midsection and threatened the electric grid in February is paying off again.

WEST BEND—The West Bend Grotto, which relies mostly on donations, had to cancel its annual banquet dinner normally held in the winter due to COVID. To make up for the lack of that fundraising event there will be a summer fundraiser on June 12, all outside, weather permitting.

ALGONA—Phil Stein was named the recipient of the annual AHS Class of 1979 Award for Excellence in Teaching at the conclusion of the school year Friday, May 25. The award is designed to recognize the outstanding contributions of a teacher who goes above and beyond the job of teaching.
 
See the full story in the June 3 Advance.

Corwith had a big Memorial Day weekend fun day celebration.  See photos in the June 3 and June 10 editions of the Advance.

ALGONA—The Algona Area Garden Club became aware of a garden at Smith Lake that needed a makeover. 
 
The full story on the work of the garden club with two 4-H clubs in the June 3 Advance.

LU VERNE—Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig stopped on a farm near Lu Verne and at Suidae in Algona Friday, May 28. 
During his first stop, he fielded a few questions from media.

DES MOINES—On a 6-3 vote, the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) dismissed an open meetings complaint filed by Tracy Carlson of Whittemore against the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors.
Both Carlson and Kossuth County Attorney Todd Holmes, representing the county board, spoke at the May 20 meeting, which was held electronically.

Algona Publishing unveiled its first Advance Awards last year, recognizing a  dozen people for their special contributions in various fields throughout Kossuth County. These winners were featured in our annual Progress Edition in late September.

    ALGONA—City council members have begun their review of a proposed property and maintenance code for all housing in Algona. 
The proposal was discussed during a work session Monday, May 17, at City Hall.

ALGONA—Two years ago, when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources informed the city of Algona it would have to upgrade its sanitary sewer facility by 2026 to be in compliance with new regulations for nutrient removal of nitrates and phosphorus, the city council began discussing how to pay for a $14 to $16 million project. That includes who will pay how much of the bill.
Decision time has arrived.
 
See the full story in the May 27 Advance.
 

ALGONA—Communities need leaders to progress and thrive successfully. If you can’t find them, you grow your own. That’s exactly what the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce did over 20 years ago when it implemented a leadership class.
This year’s class held its graduation ceremony at the Thul Shed on Tuesday, May 18. The class is limited to 12 business representatives and a junior student from each high school.
 
See the full story in the May 27 Advance.

ALGONA-—Algona High School gave out diplomas to 88 graduates and announced winners of local and college scholarships and awards during commencement on May 23. The school hosted a full crowd in the high school gymnasium. 
 
For the full report and lots of photos, see the May 27 Advance.

ALGONA—The StoryWalk program is designed for families to engage in literacy activities while also getting exercise, learning about content areas (STEM, art, social studies) and enjoying the outdoors. 
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Kossuth County is partnering with the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce to host a StoryWalk on Saturday June 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. on State Street in Algona.
 
See the full story in the May 27 Advance.