Josh Manske welcomed visitors to the Chautauqua fundraiser for the Dolores Mertz Scholarship Foundation on Saturday, June 28, held at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center. The scholarship was established by the Kossuth County Democrats.

Moderators for the event were Josh Manske and Dr. Robert Leonard. Special guest speaker was former Iowa Governor and ambassador to China,Terry Brandstad, a good friend and colleague of Dolores Mertz.

On Tuesday, July 8, Regina Lickteig Neville, former Bishop Garrigan student and former Algona resident will accompany German guests to Algona to celebrate the history of St. Benedict and the role that the Third Order of St. Francis played in shaping the town. Guests are: Fr. Volker Sehy, the director of the Maria Rosenberg shrine and spiritual conference center in Waldfischbach-Burgalben, Germany; Fr.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 10^th, and Sunday, July 13^th, to attend this year’s presentation of Voices from the Past cemetery walk, one of the staples of Founders’ Day celebrations.  Again this year we have a great line up of cemetery residents who are “dying” to tell their stories.

The Burt Bears Little League committee has worked tirelessly since August to make the improvements they have been fundraising for. Since August of 2024, the committee has successfully raised just shy of $15,000 through fundraisers, community donations and grants.

The third annual pork loin meal fundraiser for the Kossuth County Care Team sponsored by the First Congregational UCC raised a record $3,016.  The dinner was held on Tuesday June 17. The money raised was the highest amount they’ve raised and every cent goes back to help families in the community. C.A.R.E. Team director Ally Klee Studer stated, “We are truly blessed and we thank each and every person who grabbed a meal, worked the event and helped promote it.

American Revolution Traveling Exhibit arrives in Algona in September. The American Battlefield Trust and National DAR collaborated to create the American Revolution Experience, showing lasting connections to the people and places in our war for independence. Interactive displays, animated maps and 12 panels that cover thematic topics will be open September 15-25. The Algona Public Library and Algona Chapter are partnering on this exhibit.

Hi Ho Hi Ho, to seven delightful scenarios of the classic Sleeping Beauty

The Burt Federated Women’s Club President, LeeAnn Cesaro received $700 from Burt Beautiful to buy three  round folding tables and a cart for the Burt Activity Complex.

3-2-Do

1. Freedom Rally

Motorcyclists come from Iowa and nearby states, even as far as Canada and the western states. 14 great bands, bike show and rodeo, mud wrestling and other entertainment. The event is at the Iowa Freedom Park, located at 160th Ave, northeast of Algona.

2. Fireworks

On June 27, 31 teams showed up to the Algona Chamber’s annual Golf Outing. This year the event was held across both of Algona’s stunning courses: Eagle Hills Golf Course and River Road Golf Club.

Blessed with beautiful weather, teams enjoyed an afternoon of  9-hole best shot golf. While scores mattered, this event was all about connection—team-building, networking and community camaraderie.

Discover how Kristy Allison supports Algona’s youth and the greater community through her role as a Children’s Librarian at the Algona Public Library

When you walk into the Algona Public Library, you are immediately greeted with a bright smile from Kristy Allison. Wherever kids are in the library, whether that be story time or programming in the computer lab, she’s likely not far.

ALGONA—Becker’s Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2025 iteration of its “Rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know” list.

Rural hospitals and health systems are lifelines for communities that might otherwise go without essential healthcare services. The CEOs highlighted on this list are responsible for expanding service lines, recruiting top-tier caregivers, and enhancing care environments through renovations and new construction.

Auditors urged Kossuth County officials to do more to segregate employee duties and establish new procedures to make sure all transactions are recorded in financial statements.

The Iowa Master Gardener Program, along with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will launch Garden Academy in September 2025, providing high-quality gardening education in a refined format for both aspiring Iowa Master Gardeners and home gardening enthusiasts.

Garden Academy, previously known as Iowa Master Gardener training, offers a comprehensive approach to consumer horticulture education. Participants can expect:

Ann Helmers will celebrate her 80th birthday on  July 10. Cards will reach her at 1203  E.  Commercial St.,  Algona IA, 50511. Helping her celebrate will be  Marley, Shane, Travis, Brooke and families.