Monday, August 12

8:48 a.m. Aided.

12:54 p.m. Possible violation of no contact order.

1:27 p.m. Search warrant.

3:03 p.m. Animal call.

8:30 p.m. Suspicious circumstances.

8:44 p.m. Speak with officer.

10:30 p.m. Peace disturbance.

Tuesday, August 13

10:45  a.m. Accident.

5:36 p.m. Ambulance.

5:59 p.m. Ambulance.

7:44 p.m. Unlock.

Wednesday, August 14

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, August 12

12:13 a.m. Report of cattle out, Titonka.

1:13 a.m. Aided Emmet County, Armstrong.

Monday,  August 26

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Fair Rabbit Show

8:30 p.m.: Fair Dog Show

Tuesday,  August 27

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: Fair Parade

8 p.m.: Fair Horse Show

9 p.m.: Fair Beef Show

Wednesday,  August 28

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: AMU Anniversary

Iowa Food boxes

There will be two days when you can pick up Iowa Food boxes. You may pick up on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or Wednesday Aug. 28, by appointment. You may leave a time on the answering machine as to what time you can pick up your box on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Farmers’ Market Vouchers

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

A policy unveiled this week would require the county prosecutor to be notified if an Algona Community School District student is absent for at least ten percent of the school days in a semester or year.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors want to meet next week with officials from Emergency Management, who recently argued the county wrongfully withheld funds.

Great communities don’t just happen – they are the result of people who are willing to make a difference. Community Stories, an initiative of the City of Algona, features people from around the area who are making a positive impact through their work, volunteer efforts or other contributions to the community. Stories will be featured on the City of Algona’s website and Facebook page and shared with local media.

Becky Tietz

By Andrea Welchans

Assistant Vice President, County Services

AMES, Iowa – Kristy Brunsvold has accepted the position of regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Kossuth, Winnebago, Hancock and Wright counties in north central Iowa. She begins the position Sept. 3. As regional director, Brunsvold will provide administrative leadership to county extension office staff and guidance to county extension councils.

ALGONA—The time has come to make a splash! The Central Park splash pad opened on Tuesday, Aug. 13 with a ceremonial “First Splash” at noon.

Once open for use, the splash pad will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on a seasonal basis, as the weather permits. Users may start the water flowing by waving a hand or foot (must be bare skin) above the sensor button on the floor of the splash pad.

The last Party in the Park event for 2024 took place Wednesday, Aug. 7. The theme was a tribute to superheroes and drew a huge crowd. There were activities, informational booths, games, and treats for all to enjoy. Photos by Amy Whitacre.

By Josie Bjustrom

KRHC, RN & School Health Nurse

The countdown is on and kids will be back to school in just a few days.

Pencils… check!

Notebooks… check!

Backpack… check!

But what about good health?

The Kossuth County Farmers Market continues to be a place for fun, food and fantastic gifts for all ages. Any given Saturday you could come home with freshly baked pretzel buns, a crocheted chicken and a jar of raspberry jam, or a handmade card, hand-picked golden apples and a sweet-smelling bar of goat-milk soap. It’s fun to be a vendor, because when customers walk by with their purchases it’s always impressive to see the array of items available at our local market.

Most of the State experienced dry conditions and cool temperatures which allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 11, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and preparing for the fall harvest.

Burt Beautiful wrapped up their year by awarding money to two projects. The Burt Bears Little League will be buying bleachers for the Burt Baseball Diamond so everyone can comfortably sit in the shade. Sharon Lovstad and Barb Harms will be buying more cushioned chairs for the Burt Activity Complex and some soup bowls for the kitchen.

Iowans can be pretty clever in finding ways to deal with the extreme heat waves they’ve experienced this year. The Lane family wanted to make sure everyone was staying hydrated so they got to work. Pictured from left: Maggie 6, Eleanor 4 and their dad, Jake Lane had a lemonade stand on Minnesota St. in Algona on Friday afternoon, Aug. 9, decorated with colorful ribbons and bows so no one could miss it.