The Kossuth County Concert Association will be presenting its 4th concert of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center in Algona. There will be two opportunities to attend, a 2:30 p.m. matinee or a 7 p.m. evening performance.

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.

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Stuff the Trailer

AK’s Chrome Kitchen is and KLGA are hosting the annual “Stuff the Trailer” food drive supporting the Kossuth County Food Pantry on Friday, November 15 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the AK’s Chrome Kitchen parking lot. Top needed items are toilet paper, laundry soap, toiletries and non-perishable food items. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

Family Dodgeball Night

Molly Kate Becker

Curt and Courtney (Carlson) Becker of Algona announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Kate Becker on November 8, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Stacey and Dawn Carlson of Algona. Paternal grandparents are Rich and Mary Becker of Algona.

Molly joins siblings Ivy, Andrew and Lily.

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Nielson 90th

The family of Carmen Nielson will be having an open house 90th birthday celebration honoring her on Friday, November 29, from 2-4 p.m. at the Lu Verne Community Center.

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, November 4

4:14 a.m. Request for an ambulance, Burt.

6:19 a.m. Traffic stop, Algona.

7:28 a.m. Traffic stop, Bode.

Monday, November 4

9:13 a.m. Aided.

10:02 a.m. Aided.

12:17 p.m. Unwanted subject.

12:25 p.m. Violation of no contact order.

3:07 p.m. Ministerial fund

3:29 p.m. Animal complaint.

3:46 p.m. Aided.

3:53 p.m. Ambulance call.

Tuesday, November 5

8:01 a.m. Harassment complaint.

9:48 a.m. Accident, Minnesota and McGregor, Parcel vs. Stougaard, $3,600 damage.

Monday,  Nov. 18

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Mayor’s November Update

8 p.m.: Veterans Day Program

Tuesday,  Nov. 19

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Middle School Vocal Concert

Wednesday,  Nov. 20

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

11:30 a.m.: City Council

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Thursday, Nov. 14

Chicken and noodles, vegetable, fruit, bread stick

11 a.m. – Exercise

1:15 p.m. – Board meeting

Friday, Nov. 15

The third meeting of the Blue Earth Valley Quilters 2024-25 program year will be Monday, November 18 at 7 p.m. We will meet in the Media Center of the Blue Earth Area High School, entering through Door C. The meeting will begin with introductions and show and tell, always inspiring and fun. The program will be a seasonal activity. Those doing the quilt-along from the Barn Star Quilt Sampler will show their Month One blocks. Dues for the 2024-25 program year are $5. We welcome visitors!

By Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

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 November 4, 2024, through 7 a.m. Central Time on November 10, 2024.

Moderate rainfall during the week slowed harvest as Iowa’s farmers had an average of 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 10, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, baling stalks, and applying fall fertilizer and manure.

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continues Tuesday, November 19 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, with Dr. Adrian Barragan discussing Metritis in dairy cows.

Record-breaking $100,000 raised to support local healthcare

Guests enjoyed a whimsical celebration at the Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation’s annual Legacy Ball on Nov. 2, with over 200 guests enjoying the “Legacy” theme featuring a history of healthcare in honor of the Foundation’s 35th anniversary. The Foundation raised a record-breaking $100,000 for the endowment fund, with the help of a successful silent auction and a generous group of event sponsors.

The Quilts of Valor weekend was held at the The Quilted Steeple Quilt Shop and Retreat Center in rural Lone Rock Nov. 1-3. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary attended to make patriotic quilts for veterans. Approximately 20 quilt tops were created over the weekend.

The quilts made will be finished and awarded throughout the state of Iowa.