Courtesy of Jordan

Behounek - KRHC Public

Relations Manager

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

The Bishop Garrigan High School Drama Department will present two performances of the classic musical, Singin’ in the Rain, in November. Performances are set for Friday, November 3 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the Friedmann Auditorium at the Bishop Garrigan High School.

Tessa (left) and Maddie Nelson are ready to go to Halloween parties and trick or treating. They are the daughters of Travis and Meredith Nelson. Kim Wegener photo

KANSAS CITY—In a move to stay ahead of the ever-evolving automotive industry, Austin Bauer, a dedicated technician from Kemna Auto Center, has successfully completed an intensive two-day training session focusing on high voltage battery systems used in Ford Battery Electric Vehicles.

The Kossuth County Sheriff's Office is honored to recognize Lany Mitchell of Wesley as the October 1440 Citizen of the Month. Mitchell is the librarian and community center organizer and is known for her pivotal role in fostering a love for reading and learning among individuals of all ages. She is known to facilitate children's reading programs that lay the foundation for lifelong learning!

During a STEM session for homeschool students at the Fenton Public Library, the kids created grabbing tools designed to perform specific functions such as scooping, pinching and gripping. They learned about fulcrums and levers as they experimented with creating the most effective tools.

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