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.
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.
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-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.
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 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.
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 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.