The Fenton North Union Elementary first graders toured Kossuth Regional Health Center on Thursday, October 19. Students toured the surgery area,  they learned the importance of getting an IV and how the hospital with doctors and nurses is a safe place if you are sick.

Top photo: showing students an x-ray is Stephanie Riggert, radiology manager.

The Fenton Elementary hosted the Fenton Fire Department during Fire Prevention and Safety Week in October.

All classes went outside to see the trucks and the equipment. Firemen Wade Potratz and Chad Potratz answered questions from the students. Every student received a water bottle filled with pencils and other goodies from the department.

Check out the last featured scarecrow of the season designed by the Kossuth Area Garden Club at the corner of State and Jones Streets in Algona. It is never too early to think about scarecrow ideas for next year. Kim Wegener photo

Swanson 100th

Aileen Swanson celebrated her 100th birthday with lots of family and friends at the Lu Verne Community Center on Sunday, October 8.

Cards will reach her if sent to Aileen Swanson, 1401 160th Avenue, Lu Verne, IA 50560.

Degen 90th

Anita Degen of Algona will celebrate her 90th birthday on November 2. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 718 S. Harriet St., Algona, IA 50511.

Dr. Micah Mitchell

Pastor, Lighthouse to Nations, Algona

The everlasting embrace of God’s goodness

Recently, I was meditating on the unwavering goodness of God. The realization came that His goodness and mercy is relentless, pursuing us tirelessly regardless of our state of mind or circumstances. Whether we are aware of it, indifferent, or even resistant, His goodness is always chasing us, ready to envelop us.

Lane Ryan Zadow

Austin and Kelly Zadow of Algona announce the birth of their son, Lane Ryan, on October 20, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Lane is welcomed home by siblings, Nora, Liv and Bowen.

Charles Luke Struecker

ALGONA-—The Algona Public Library launched a mobile app designed to simplify the way patrons interact with the library and the resources available.

AMES-—Burt is one of 10 Iowa communities that have been selected to participate in the Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2024.

The award-winning program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to assist community leaders and volunteers in making sound and meaningful decisions about the local landscape.

Thursday, Oct. 26

Ham balls, sweet potatoes, California blend, whole wheat roll, pears

11 a.m. – Exercise

1 p.m. – Program committee

Friday, Oct. 27

Hearty vegetable beef soup, breadstick, pudding, mandarin oranges

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Oct. 30

Ham slice, roasted sweet potatoes, scalloped corn, whole wheat bread, pears

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

4 p.m. – Fall Festival

Monday, Oct. 30

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Football TBA

9 p.m.: 7-12 Band Concert

Tuesday, Oct. 31

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

6 p.m.: Band Day Parade

8 p.m.: Football TBA

Wednesday,  Nov. 1

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

6 p.m.: 7-12 Band Concert

8 p.m.: Candidate Forum

Monday, October 16

8:27 a.m. Miscellaneous auto.

10:31 a.m. Ambulance.

10:40 a.m. Ambulance.

12:42 p.m. Miscellaneous auto.

4:16 p.m. Ambulance call.

7:42 p.m. Unlock.

8:38 p.m. RR crossing  gates at McGregor/Phillips  malfunctioning.

9:08 p.m. Possible domestic.

9:27 p.m. Aided.

10:11 p.m. Ambulance call.

Tuesday, October 17

7:20 a.m. Aided ambulance.

Monday, October 16

8:17 a.m. Request for an ambulance, rural Titonka.

11:01 a.m. Traffic stop, rural Algona.

11:47 a.m. Request to speak to deputy, rural Burt.

12:13 p.m. Request for an ambulance, Algona.

12:40 p.m. Report of possible gas leak, rural Lakota.

12:52  p.m. Report of huge hole in roadway, rural Fenton.

12:54 p.m. Report of cattle out, rural St. Joe.

1:40 p.m. Report of cornfield fire, rural Ledyard.

ALGONA—Trunk or Treat at the Algona 1st United Methodist Church will be Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

If you’re looking for a safe, fun event that isn’t scary, this is the place to go. Everyone is welcome. There will be free popcorn, candy, cotton candy, hot dogs and drinks.

This popular annual event is sponsored by the Algona 1st United Methodist Church, the First Congregational UCC, Fareway, Hy-Vee and Fridley Theater.

Summit Carbon Solutions released this statement following Navigator’s announcement cancelling their proposed Heartland Greenway Project.