DES MOINES—Debbie Berte of Livermore received honorable mention for a photo she entered in the things and still life adult color photo division at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

Photographers from Maine to central Iowa submitted their best photographs to the 83rd Annual Photography Salon prior to the beginning of the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

ALGONA—As the school year approaches, shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Residents in Algona​​ are collecting school supplies, pencils, crayons and notebooks, alongside personal care items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.

By ISU Extension and Outreach

Online workout videos give you the flexibility to choose what you do and when you do it. A variety of physical activity options can help you get out of a rut and be active in the comfort of your own home.

To update this information, email news@algona.com or call 515-295-3535. Some changes to schedules may occur without notice.

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Support Veterans

The 2nd Annual Support Our Veterans Ride will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. with registration at Otto Field Post 415 in Livermore. Motors will rev and wheels will turn at 10:45 a.m. All types of vehicles are welcome. Stops for the ride will be in Humboldt, Fort Dodge, Manson, Rutland and Bode.

Wall of Fame Ceremony

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, August 7

Coping with terminal illness can be challenging, even for those people with immense support systems behind them. At some point in one’s care plan, it may be recommended to transition from actively treating or trying to cure a condition to making the person more comfortable. This is when hospice steps in.

Thursday, Aug. 17

BBQ pulled pork sandwich, potato wedges, carrots, banana cream pudding

11 a.m. – Exercise

Friday, Aug. 18

Liver and onions or beef patty, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, whole wheat roll

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Stuff the bus ends

Monday, Aug. 21

Tuna mac salad, carrots/ranch, crackers, peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday,  Aug. 22

Monday, Aug. 21

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Countywide Breakfast

Tuesday, Aug. 22

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

Wednesday, Aug. 23

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: City Council

7 p.m.: Fair Parade

8 p.m.: Fair Pageant

Thursday,  Aug. 24

These girls stayed cool with treats from the malt barn at the fair on Friday afternoon. From left: Emma McGuire, Tinley Kron and Elsie Kramer. Kim Wegener photo

 Thadd Kollasch waits patiently as his rabbit is being evaluated by the judge at the Kossuth County Fair. Jordan Buscher photo

Emmy Owen has been crowned the Iowa Quarter Horse Association 6th District Junior Queen. She will be representing the IQHA at the Iowa State Fair in the Junior Cowgirl Queen Contest. Emmy and her horse Blue will be competing on Friday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Iowa State Fair. Submitted photo

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

LIVERMORE—Committee members say the community support has been amazing and they are expecting a great turnout for the 2nd Annual Support Our Veterans Ride on Saturday, August 19.

The ride for all vehicles will begin at the Livermore American Legion Otto Field Post 415. Sign-up will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m.  with motors set to rev and wheels will turn at 10:45 a.m.

Sign-fee to Veterans

FENTON—The Sentral High School Class of 1958 celebrated their 65th reunion at the North Star Restaurant in Fenton on Friday, July 28. Fifteen class members and five guests attended from the class of 39 members.

Joan Waite of Fenton submitted the following story of how the class became Sentral.

Rona Loss

School District & Teaching Assignment:  Bishop Garrigan, Second Grade Teacher

How did you get into teaching?

Upon completion of a college degree from the University of Northern Iowa, my first teaching position was as a Title I Reading teacher at Bryant Elementary in Algona.

Why did you become a teacher?

I LOVED school! I was inspired by my third grade teacher.

Mills 40th

Kevin and Sandra Mills of Algona will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on August 13.

Their family includes Heather and her children, Briggs and Ivy; Whitney and Bill and their children, Michael, Makenna and Millie; and Blake and Stefanie and their children, Beckett and Camden.