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Recurring & Ongoing Events

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____Libraries, Museums, recreation, EVENTS_____

Algona Nativity Scene: Small groups by appointment. Call 515-295-7241.

Algona POW Museum: closed until further notice due to construction.

3-2-Do & Community Calendar

3-2-Do:

Easter Card Making

A free Easter card making session with Mary Riddell will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at the Corwith Public Library. Those planning at attend are asked to please RSVP by March 9 (515-583-2536). All the supplies will be provided.

Ice Cream Social

Births

Abigail Ann Berte

Michael and Kelly (Bormann) Berte of Lakota announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Ann, on February 27, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Abigail is welcomed home by a sister, Laramie Rose Berte.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Mary Ann Bormann of Bancroft. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Mary Kay Berte of Lakota.

 

College Notes

Goetz receives second place for newscast

WAVERLY—Joseph Goetz of Buffalo Center was one of 29 Wartburg College students to be recognized for their work with student media at the annual Iowa College Media Association Awards.

Goetz received second place in Best Video Newscast. KWAR, the student-run radio station, received the Audio Excellence of the Year Award.

AMU Programming

Monday, March 11

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: All School Band Concert

8 p.m.: Mental Health Awareness Showcase

 

Tuesday, March 12

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: AHS Pops Concert

 

Wednesday, March 13

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

6:30 p.m.: Mental Health Awareness Showcase

Senior Center

Thursday, March  7

Shepard’s pie, spiced peaches, lettuce salad

11 a.m. – Exercise

 

Friday, March  8

Egg salad sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit cocktail

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

 

Saturday, March  9

10 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. Cards with Ann

 

Monday,  March  11

Baked chicken, roasted potatoes, broccoli, pears

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Police

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, February 26

7:18 a.m. Ambulance.

7:56 a.m. Escort.

9:24 a.m. Driving complaint.

Sheriff

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, February 26

7:03 a.m. Report of deer caught in fence, Algona.

9:36 a.m. Report of accident, Titonka.

AHS Jazz Band invited to Iowa Jazz Championships at ISU

The Algona High School Jazz Band earned a first place finish at the North Central IBA District Jazz Festival at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Monday, Feb. 20. The jazz band was one of six bands competing in Class 3A.

Their first place finish earned them an invitation to perform at the Iowa Jazz Championships at Iowa State University in Ames on April 2. The band last performed at the IJC in 2023.

Bulldog Heroes

Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes are from left: Rylan Albert, Carter Rasmussen, Kaden Duckert and Julia Wind. Submitted photo

Kiwanis students of the month

Photos from top to bottom: From Algona Middle School,  Lainey Steuk, daughter of JJ and Kelly Steuk. Pictured with Pete Waltz, teacher; JJ, Lainey, Kelly and Greg Stewart. From Bishop Garrigan Junior High, Cate Birkey, daughter of Tim and Kara Birkey. Pictured with Greg Stewart, Kiwanis; Rob Meister, AD at Bishop Garrigan; Kara, Cate and Tim. From BGHS, Addison Kuper, daughter of Andy and Jean Kuper. Pictured with Rob Meister, Addison, Jean and Greg Stewart. Submitted photos

Algona Comm. School Foundation promotes professional growth

Joe Taylor, a high school special education teacher, has been awarded the 2024 Dorothy Laird Professional Development Award.

Council approves Urban Forest Utility fee

ALGONA—At its regular meeting on Feb. 19, the Algona City Council voted to adopt a new ordinance establishing an Urban Forest Utility to support the cost of managing and maintaining public trees.

The ordinance (City Code Chapter 13.28) restricts the use of funds generated by the fee for only costs associated with:

Planting, maintaining, and removing trees on city property, such as parks, cemeteries, green spaces and right of ways.

1440 citizen hails from Wesley

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to recognize Jerry Reding of Wesley as the February 1440 Citizen of the Month. Reding is a business owner and an active member of his community and church. He was nominated because of his unwavering commitment to helping others whenever needed. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter in Wesley since 1985.

Algona FFA advances to district event

By Devin Larsen

AHS Journalism

FOREST CITY—The Algona FFA Chapter has been hard at work this year. On February 13, 14 Algona FFA members competed at the 2024 FFA sub-district competition in Forest City. The Algona FFA Chapter had great success at this event.

The chapter program works actively to implement the strategies of the organization. Morgan Kelly and Ace Studer competed for Algona in this category and brought home silver.

Jessie McClure honored

Algona McDonald’s employee Jessie McClure was presented a congeniality award for her friendly customer service above and beyond at the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce coffee on Friday, Feb. 23.

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