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, November 25

5:54 a.m. Request for a deputy, Titonka.

8:02 a.m. Traffic stop, Algona.

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, November 25

6:26 p.m. Ambulance.

9:44 p.m. Information for officers.

Tuesday, November 26

Victory for landowners

DES MOINES—Today, Wolf Carbon Solutions filed a withdrawal request of their Petition for Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Permit with the Iowa Utilities Commission. The cancellation marks a significant victory for the landowners and communities that have fought tirelessly to protect their land, rights, and safety from the risks posed by the controversial project for the past two years.

The 8th annual Little Al Foundation concert will be held this Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. The concert will be held at the Lone Rock Presbyterian Church. Guest musicians this year will include Bill Hansen, Glen Henriksen, Kent Madison, Gene Miller, Paige Lang and Jessica Zotz. The Fenton Sweet Corn Community Choir will perform numerous songs and there will also be congregational carol singing. Plus there may a guest appearance by Ole and Lena.

An indoor pickleball facility is now available for players aged 18 and older through the Algona Parks and Recreation Department.

Monday,  Dec.  9

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: G/B BB vs. Iowa Falls-Alden

Tuesday,  Dec.  10

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: 5-12 Band Concert

Wednesday,  Dec.  11

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

6 p.m.: G/B BB vs. Iowa Falls-Alden

9 p.m.: School Board

By Jamie Martin, Ag Farm News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule to revoke most food-related uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.

This decision, revealed on December 2, 2024, aligns with EPA's commitment to public health by minimizing harmful chemical exposure, particularly for infants and children.

By Andi Anderson, Ag Farm News

Iowa is investing over $5.2 million in 24 projects to bolster food supply chains and support local agriculture.

Funded by the USDA’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, these projects focus on improving processing, distribution, and market access for small farms and food businesses.

By Rob Denson, Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member

Families who will have students in college for the 2025-2026 school year should take the first step in the financial aid process now.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, for 2025-2026 is now available.

In Kossuth County alone, 1,260 individuals experience food insecurity according to the Iowa Health and Human Services report. In the last Community Health Needs Assessment for the county, food access and food insecurity were also mentioned as a concern by community members. As a way to help increase food access to Kossuth County and area residents, Community Health has been working on a Food Lending Project.

Secretary Mike Naig paid a visit to Water’s Edge Nature Center north of Algona on Tuesday, November 19.

He toured their recent Smith Lake urban conservation project, which the Department helped fund through the state’s Water Quality Initiative.

Learn more at https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/14-urban-water-quality-projects.

Emerson Waltz, a senior at Algona High School, is one of three Iowa students who have been selected as finalists for the National STEM Challenge. For the past two years Waltz  has been working on the development of a fuel made completely out of plastic waste. This year, she was working on making the fuel more efficient and affordable by testing different catalysts. She worked with Iowa State University to complete this research.

Seven Kossuth County artists were featured this year at a meet and greet reception at the Algona Publishing Gallery. The Exhibit was organized by the Stinson Prairie Arts Council (SPAC) and sponsored by the Haggard-Twogood Trust. The exhibit will be up until Dec. 2 for public viewing. There was a mix of some artists who have exhibited before as well as a few new ones. The art pieces were a variety of watercolor, acrylic, oil, wood carving and pressed flowers.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

A repair plan has been selected for a damaged drainage ditch that drains more than 42,000 acres in Kossuth and Palo Alto counties. Supervisors from two counties voted on the plan after a public hearing in Algona.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Officials took some of the last few steps on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to expand an urban renewal area in Kossuth County. The expansion will allow officials to use taxes generated by wind turbines for projects that serve the public good.

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a series of measures during their Nov. 26 meeting, expanding the Kossuth County Buffalo Township Economic Development District.