Got a great nature photo?  Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase that photo in this year’s “Portraits of Kossuth” Photography Contest sponsored by the Kossuth County Conservation Board.  Here are the rules:

Must be a nature photo (weather, wildlife, landscapes, etc.).

Photo must have been taken in Kossuth County within the last 12 months.

Photo must be at least 8” x 10” and be framed and ready to hang (frame can be any size).

National award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care

This week the Kossuth County Farmers Market will expand its calendar to include both Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.

AMES, Iowa – A study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University investigates the psychological and social impacts of potentially traumatic experiences on Iowa farmers. The study, titled “The Effects of Collective Trauma on Iowa Farmers, Their Communities and Sustainability Outcomes,” was published in a special issue of the journal of Agriculture and Human Values.

AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a relay intercropping, soil health and water quality field day near Gilmore City on Tuesday, July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ISU Drainage Research and Demonstration Project Site. The no-cost event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.

The Whittemore Public Library wrapped up the summer reading program with pizza and games for the kids. The Friends of the Library purchased  giant Jenga, Connect Four, Ladder Ball and Corn Hole for the library this year. The kids had several opportunities to use them and enjoyed them.

Kids can continue reading and turning in minutes until the week before school starts to earn more Dragon cards.

The four-year-old to PreK summer reading program has concluded at the West Bend Public Library. The library celebrated with a party for 16 readers. Competitive games kept the young readers on their toes for most of the festivities.

The library invites you to join  them for the next program, Maker Mondays, through July.

The County's governmental revenues totaled $32,730,815 for the year ended June 30, 2024, a 0.95 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses for County operations for the year ended June 30, 2024 totaled $27, 10 I, 192 ,a 3 .26 percent increase from the prior year.

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, June 23

2:29 a.m. Traffic stop, Lone Rock.

11:03 a.m. Speak with deputy-fireworks, Whittemore.

Monday, June 23

2:32 a.m. Public intox.

9 a.m. Speak with officer regarding a ticket.

10:47 a.m. Lost property reported.

11:12 a.m. Assault, arrested Shannon Lynn Simpson, 54, Algona.

1:11 p.m. Unlock.

2:30 p.m. Parking complaint.

2:56 p.m. Vehicle broke down.

3:59 p.m. Harassment.

4:23 p.m. Unwanted person at house.

5:37 p.m. Shoplifting reported at Hy-Vee.

ALGONA — After a several-year hiatus, Hy-Vee is bringing back a cherished tradition where its longest-tenured employees will once again be celebrated big and bold as the face of Hy-Vee on updated semi-trailer wraps.

Last week, the “helpful smiles” of some of Hy-Vee’s longest-serving employees were seen on the road delivering food to stores across their nine-state footprint.

Founders’ Day weekend will offer multiple opportunities to take a step back in time to the early days of Algona through live performances, historical tours and museum exhibits.

Voices from the Past

A new state law requires cities to allow the use of fireworks within city limits on July 3 and 4.

The Algona City Council adopted an update to its ordinance regarding the use of fireworks within city limits to align with a new state law guidelines that will go into effect on July 1.

In May, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new law which requires all cities in Iowa to allow the use of fireworks on the following dates:

July 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A Kossuth County EMS ambulance is on the sidelines after hitting a deer near Clear Lake.

The crash happened about 3 a.m., Saturday, June 21, on Interstate 35 north of Clear Lake, said Kossuth County EMS Administrator Phil Albers told the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors.

He said no one was hurt and no patients were in the ambulance at the time.

“The patient was delivered to Rochester,” Albers explained. “It was on their way back.”

Lauren Thompson of Lu Verne Iowa was crowned Honey Creek Rodeo Jr. Queen on May 25. Lauren is the 13-year-old daughter of Rick and Jeana Thompson. She will be entering 7th grade at Algona Middle School this fall. Lauren has been riding horses since she was very young, following in the footsteps of her two older sisters. She competes in barrel racing and goat tying with her horses Sans and Okie.