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LifeServe Blood Center in Kossuth County three times in July

When the sun is shining, the music is playing and you’re living your best summer life, donating blood may not be on your bucket list. But, here is why it should be. Summer is one of the most critical times of the year for blood donation. With schools out and regular routines on hold, blood donations tend to drop, but the need stays strong. Hospital patients don’t get a summer break and local lives depend on a steady, reliable blood supply every day.

2025 Support Our Veterans Ride Aug. 17

Want to show your support for Veterans but not sure how? Make plans to join the Support Our Veterans ride on Aug. 17 starting at The Handlebar in Lu Verne.

Sign in is from 9-10:45 a.m. with a $25 sign in fee per vehicle. Riders will leave Lu Verne at 11 a.m. All types of vehicles welcome and 100 percent of your sign-in fee goes directly back to a veteran of your choice.

Breakfast burritos will be available at sign-in.

Stops include:

Johnny’s/Wesley

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.

Community Calendar & 3•2•Do

3•2•Do

 

Algona Public Library

Thursday, June 5: 10 a.m. - Adult Sewing Workshop; 1-3 p.m. - Speed Cubing with Ethan DeGroote

Friday, June 6: 9:30 a.m. - Morning Movies for All Ages; 1 p.m. - Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en Espanol

Mon. - Wed., June 9-11: 1-3 p.m., Ages 8-12  and 6:30-9:30 p.m., 13-adult - Minecraft Code & Play

Tuesday, June 10: 5:30-7 p.m. - Chess

Kossuth County Sheriff Report

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, May 26

8:57 a.m. Traffic hazard, Algona.

11:02 a.m. Ambulance, Swea City.

11:49 a.m. Speak with deputy, Fenton.

Algona Police Report

Sunday. May 25

6:24 a.m. Ambulance call.

8:28 a.m. Aided at the jail.

3:08 p.m. Ambulance call.

3:44 p.m. Civil.

4:21 p.m. Death.

5:39 p.m. Open door.

6:38 p.m. Runaway/Missing.

7:35 p.m. Ambulance call.

8:31 p.m. Traffic control.

10:35 p.m. Miscellaneous auto.

11:55 p.m. Peace disturbance.

 

Monday, May 26

5:40 a.m. Aided with unlock of room.

6:18 a.m. 911 hang up.

Active Seniors

Web: www.activeseniorsofalgona.com

Facebook: Activeseniorsofalgona

Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

 

 

Thursday, June 5

Cheeseburger, french fries, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercises

 

Friday, June 6

Stroganoff over noodles, vegetable, fruit

Magic show coming to Whittemore

The Whittemore Public Library is hosting professional magician, Jonathan May on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

This is a free show that is fun for all ages. Bring the whole family.

Jonathan is a full-time magician who tours all over performing more than 400 shows a year for children and adults. It's guaranteed to be a fun show for everyone.

DAR presents Venteicher with scholarship

The Algona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting was called to order on May 13, 2025 by Regent Teri Miller. These reports followed the opening ceremony:

AMU Programming

Monday,  June 9

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: AHS Commencement

8 p.m.: Softball vs. Ogden/Gilbert

 

Tuesday,  June 10

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

5 p.m.: AHS Commencement

7 p.m.: School Board

8 p.m.: Baseball vs. Clear Lake

 

Wednesday,  June 11

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

11:30 a.m.: City Council

BGHS Semester 2 Honor Roll

The 2024-2025 Bishop Garrigan 2nd Semester Honor Roll includes (* denotes 4.0 GPA):

College Notes

Davis graduates from Hawkeye Community College with honors

WATERLOO, Iowa – Connor Davis of Algona, IA graduated from Hawkeye Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science with high honors (GPA: 3.5-3.74).

 

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Local students graduate from Buena Vista University

Algona’s residential tree program

Planting new trees? Apply to receive funds for up to two new trees per year through the City of Algona’s Residential Tree Program.

Sewer program applications available at City hall

The administrative guidelines and application for the Sanitary Sewer Footing Drain Disconnection Program are available online and at City Hall.

Nominate your Outstanding Iowan for recognition at the State Fair

DES MOINES—The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies BBQ Food Products are currently seeking ten individuals to be recognized for the Iowan of the Day award at the 2025 Iowa State Fair. Recognize an outstanding individual in your life who exemplifies the qualities associated with Iowa-integrity, dependability, sense of community and a strong work ethic-by nominating them today.

Forage Webinar Series Continues June 18

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association Forage Webinar Series continues on June 18 from 7 to 8:30 pm with a variety of forage topics including a spring forage outlook, a forage market outlook and a discussion on Safety when using round bales.

Presenters include.

Amber Friedrichsen editor of Hay & Forage Grower will give an overview of alfalfa growing conditions, harvest conditions, and forage test results so far this year.

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