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Three County resurfacing projects to require detours

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Officials say three stretches of Kossuth County road will soon be under construction for resurfacing projects.

The combined $4.8 million in work will be done on County Road P30, County Road B55 and County Road B63. Work has started on B63 and, weather permitting, Kossuth County Engineer Doug Miller said it will begin soon in the other two locations.

Landowners request accounting of drainage district funds and assessments

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors plans to meet with landowners from the county’s largest drainage district to answer questions about drainage assessments and repairs. Landowners requested the meeting to get an accounting of funds.

State archivist to speak at annual meeting June 14

The Kossuth County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that Anthony Jahn, State Archivist and Bureau Chief of the Historical Library and Archives at the State Historical Society, will be the guest speaker at their Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Algona Public Library.  Mr.

Buscher is member for 70 years

The Haag-Turner Post 90 presented Jim Buscher with a 70 Year membership certificate to at the Active Seniors Center. In front from left: Jim Buscher, Bahne Struecker and Ray Nielsen. In back row from left: Russ Bode, Ken Clark, John Hyink, Dwayne Lieb, Kevin Molsberry and Ray Johnson.

Area students attend agricultural field trip, “EPAK”

ALGONA, IA – Nearly 400 fourth-grade students from Palo Alto and Kossuth Counties and fifth-grade students from Emmet County took part in the annual EPAK (Educational Partners, Agriculture & Kids) program, a hands-on, agriculture-focused field trip designed to connect students with the vital role agriculture plays in their daily lives.

EPAK field trip

Fourth graders from North Union Elementary enjoyed learning about many aspects of agriculture at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds on May 6. They learned how to prevent water pollution, egg production, corn and soybean byproducts, animal byproducts, technology and flew drones. Submitted photos.

Petting zoo in the rain

North Union FFA students and their advisor Sarah Proctor brought a petting zoo to the North Union Elementary students. The NU High school FFA kids blocked the wind with their trailers and the students enjoyed pigs, turkeys, goats, sheep, donkeys, a dog, chickens, calves and a horse. Submitted photos.

Poster contest winners

Three North Union Elementary fifth graders won the Kossuth County Soil & Conservation poster contest. Mrs. Klepper, the 5th grade teacher taught a unit on water and soil for science and had the students compete in the contest. All three winners for the county came from NU Fenton.

Portraits by Michelle holds chamber coffee

Michelle Hjelle, professional photographer, held a chamber coffee in her studio on Friday, May 16. Hjelle has taken classes from people all over the world , has won numerous awards, is constantly trying new techniques and honing her skills to go above and beyond for her clients.

The next chamber coffee will be held at the Caddyshack on May 27 at 9:30 a.m.

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Prelininary weather report

Reports from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and maps from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center reflect data collected from 7 a.m. Central Time May 12, 2025 through 7 a.m. Central Time on May 18, 2025.

Summer food service program

The Algona Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.

Gladys Mahana scholars reunion

Mahana Scholars from 1993- 2025 and their parents are invited to a Mahana Scholar reunion on Sunday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall at 315 South Moore St.

Please share your story of how Gladys’s generous gift has impacted your life.

If you can’t attend, but would like to write a thank you or your story, please mail it to:

Kris Schlievert 101 Oak Lake Drive Algona, Iowa 50511.

Pizza with the Pastors

The First Presbyterian Church of Algona has two new co-pastors, Bob and Tamara EnTin. They have been married for 43 years and in the ministry for the same amount of time. Bob and Tamara are bringing new ideas to the church and our community. One of their first ideas is called “Pizza with the Pastors,” a community forum.

Birthdays

Jones 99th

Faye Jones will celebrate her 99th birthday on Friday, May 30. Cards can be sent to: 14800 S. Van Dyke Road #1309, Plainfield, IL 60544.

Fish with a Veteran

Moving Veterans Forward of North Central Iowa and the Algona YMCA are sponsoring ‘Take a Veteran Fishing Day’ on Thursday June 5 at 9 a.m. at the Wildhaven Campus in Algona on the corner of Smith St. and Tietz St.

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