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Toys for Tots drive-through set for Oct. 14

ALGONA—New unwrapped toys or monetary donations for Toys for Tots will be accepted on Saturday, October 14 from 3-5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Algona Publishing at 14 E. Nebraska Street, in Algona.

All donations will be in distributed to children in Kossuth County for Christmas.

Police

Monday, September 25

3:06 a.m.: Officers aided with helicopter landing.

8:37 a.m.: Unlock.

9:34 a.m.: Aided.

10:11 a.m.: Ambulance call.

10:41 a.m.: Accident.

12:27 p.m.: Unlock.

1:05 p.m.: Ambulance call.

1:59 p.m.: Animal complaint.

3:40 p.m.: Unlock.

 

Tuesday, September 26

4:39 a.m.: Fire alarm - false alarm.

8:45 a.m.: Animal.

9:39 a.m.: Ambulance.

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, September 25

Support after tragic event

At approximately 8 p.m. on the night of Wednesday, Sept. 13, Officer Kevin Cram was fatally wounded while serving an arrest warrant to Kyle Lou Ricke at a residence on the south side of Algona.

Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14

Prepare and practice a home safety plan

 

The Algona Fire Department will recognize Fire Prevention Week by visiting area schools and encouraging local residents to participate in Operation EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home). Fire Prevention week is observed October 8 through 14.

AMU Programming

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Band Day Parade

8 p.m.: Football vs. Humboldt

 

Tuesday, Oct. 10

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: Volleyball vs. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows

 

Wednesday,  Oct. 11

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

6 p.m.: School Board

8 p.m.: Football vs. Humboldt

Good quality books needed for sale

ALGONA—The Algona American Association of University Women are getting ready for the annual used book sale on October 28. Please call 515-295-5985 or 515-341-1997 if you have good quality books to donate.

Special Family History Month program

ALGONA—Many of us have had a DNA test done through one of many companies such as Ancestry DNA or 23andMe to try to determine where our ancestors came from.  But have you ever used your DNA results to actually build your family tree?  To celebrate Family History Month, the Kossuth County Genealogy Society is hosting a special meeting at the Algona Public Library meeting room on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. to show you how to do just that.

Union Slough Auto Tour route open during Refuge Week

 

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL CORP EARNS TOP WORKPLACE AWARD BY THE DES MOINES REGISTER FOR THE NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

 

Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2023 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register. The Top Workplaces are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools.

The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

Kemna Auto Center in Algona, North Central Iowa, receives Prestigious Top Workplaces in Iowa Award for 2023

ALGONA—In a remarkable recognition of its unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional work environment, Kemna Auto Center, located in North Central Iowa in Algona, has been honored with the distinguished "Top Workplaces in Iowa" award for the past 10 years. This accolade, presented annually by Iowa Workplace Dynamics, highlights Kemna Auto Center's dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture and prioritizing the well-being and professional growth of its employees.

Community Calendar

Thursday, September 28

Dad’s Belgian Waffles, 4-7 p.m., VFW, fundraiser for VFW.

Coffee and Chat, 9-10 a.m., Fenton Public Library.

North Iowa Woodcarvers Guild, 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Creek Activity Center, Titonka, first meeting of this season, short business meeting and a carving project, all invited to attend.

Book Club, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Fenton Public Library, Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline, call 515-889-2333 to join.

3-2-DO

Food Pantry drop locations in Burt

Burt Federated Women’s Club is organizing a help end hunger in the community drive for the Algona Food Pantry now through October 13. Burt food drops are located at Classic Stop, Security Bank and city hall. Hearts Unlimited is the club theme for the year.

Save lives

City Council appoints new Ward 3 council member

 

ALGONA—The Algona City Council appointed Kathy Dearchs to the Third Ward Council position at its meeting on Sept. 5, 2023. Dearchs took her oath of office on Sept. 18 before participating in her first meeting as a council member.

Algona Band Day 2023 Celebrating 75 years of musical Talents

By Pat Klemm

Guest Writer

 

Russell “Gus” Guster, joined the Algona High School staff in the fall of 1945 and became the lead band director for the first annual Algona Band Festival in 1949.

Algona Band Day 2023 Celebrating 75 years of musical Talents

By Pat Klemm

Guest Writer

 

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