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Anniversaries

Erpelding 50th

Gary and Paula (Lockwood) Erpelding are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, January 25.

The couple were wed on January 25, 1975 at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona.

Birthdays

Drown 80th

Marge Drown is celebrating her 80th birthday on Wednesday, January 22.

With her in celebration are her children, Lynn Dahlhauser, Mike Dahlhauser and Lisa Williams.

A card shower is being hosted in her honor. Cards can be sent to 307 1st Ave. NE, West Bend, IA 50597.

Births

Cash Alan Marsh

Kaylee Meyer and Nick Marsh of Whittemore announce the birth of their son, Cash Alan on January 8, 2025 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Kim and Clint Meyer of Swea City.

Paternal grandparents are Jessica and Chris Marsh of Jeffers, MN.

 

Wilder Joseph Nath

 

College Notes

Buena Vista University Fall 2024 Dean’s List

 

STORM LAKE – Buena Vista University congratulates more than 560 students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.

Dean’s List students from Kossuth County are Trevor Kruse of Lone Rock, Kyle Simpson of Lu Verne, Maggie Vaske of Bancroft and Sonata Ward-Arrowood of Algona.

 

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.

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, January 6

NO REPORT

 

Tuesday, January 7

2:49 a.m. Report of suspicious activity, Oak Lake.

Algona Police Report

Monday, January 6

12:43 a.m. Ambulance.

1:53 a.m. Ambulance.

2:58 p.m. Welfare check.

5:21 p.m. Parking complaint.

9:34 p.m. Unlock.

11:19 p.m. Violation of no contact order.

 

Tuesday, January 7

12:26 a.m. Subjects sleeping in vehicle.

2:49 a.m. Aided.

6:23 a.m. Mental.

8:21 a.m. Theft at Hy-Vee.

8:23 a.m. Alarm.

9:02 a.m. Driving complaint.

AMU Programming

Monday,  Jan. 20

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Girls BB vs. Fort Dodge

8 p.m.: Girls Wrestling vs. IF-A, EG, WC

 

Tuesday,  Jan. 21

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

5 p.m.: Girls BB vs. Fort Dodge

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Boys Wrestling vs. ELC, Okoboji

 

Wednesday,  Jan. 22

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

Active Seniors

Web: www.activeseniorsofalgona.com

Facebook: Activeseniorsofalgona

Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

 

 

Thursday, Jan. 16

Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, vegetable, fruit

11 a.m. – Exercise

 

Friday, Jan. 17

Tuna noodle casserole, vegetable, fruit

Iowa crop progress

December saw above average temperatures across the State. Precipitation was near normal for the State as a whole, but the western one-third of the State had below normal precipitation. Several areas received measurable rainfall the last week of the month. Many reporters described December as mild, which allowed fertilizer and manure applications to continue. Winter wheat and cover crop planting were reported.

Broiler hatchery

Broiler-Type eggs set in the United States up 4 percent

Hatcheries in the United States weekly program set 248 million eggs in incubators during the week ending January 4, 2025, up 4 percent from a year ago. Average hatchability for chicks hatched during the week in the United States was 79.3 percent. Average hatchability is calculated by dividing chicks hatched during the week by eggs set three-weeks earlier.

 

July-December: Looking Back, the year that was 2024

July 4

Supervisors correct funding error during special meeting

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors corrected a funding error during a recent special meeting, saying the issue stemmed from a decision made during a budget workshop.

The June 29 meeting was called to resolve an issue with the amount of tax money sent to the Secondary Roads Department during the 2023-24 fiscal year, which ended on June 30.

Kossuth Regional welcomes first baby of 2025

Kossuth Regional Health Center welcomed its first baby of the New Year on January 1, 2025. Vienna Arianeth Chanelo was born weighing 7 lbs and measured 20 inches long.

Proud parents are Jasmine Flores and Nick Chanelo of Algona. The New Year Baby was delivered by Dr. Brent Owen.

Supervisors propose salary increases for sheriff, elected officials

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors recommended increases for the salaries for the sheriff and elected officials.

City re-bids Algona Public Library’s exterior renovation

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Some say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Local officials hope a little time makes bids for the next round of Algona Public Library renovations smaller.

A lot smaller.

About six months after rejecting bids for the second and final phase of exterior improvements to the library building at 210 N. Phillips St., that came in 2-3 times higher than the architect’s estimate, officials are ready to try again.

Gold-Eagle helps make new grandstand a reality

Gold-Eagle Cooperative has committed to a $100,000 donation to the Kossuth County Fair’s grandstand project. Gold-Eagle is excited to support this project as the grandstand is not only a central hub for the Kossuth County Fair, but for numerous other community events throughout the year. This investment reflects Gold-Eagle Cooperative’s dedication to supporting the communities in which they have locations, specifically those projects that enhance community vitality.

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