Neighbors, relatives and friends came together to harvest 465 acres of Jim Heldorfer's corn in under four hours after he passed away from a car accident on Oct. 1. There were 17 combines, 15 grain carts and 32 semi trucks that showed up to get the job done in five different fields in the Bancroft area. Many people brought their whole harvest crews.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors plans to use taxes generated by wind turbines to fund road improvement projects and reconstruction of the Kossuth County Fairgrounds grandstand.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

It’s official. Enrollment went up this year in the Algona School District

Algona Schools Superintendent Joe Carter reported during the 2024-25 certified enrollment in the Algona School District is 1,448 in 2024, up 35 students from the 1,411 enrolled in 2023 and 138 students from the 1,308 enrolled in 2022.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Algona School District will offer an early retirement program this year for teaching staff.

School Board members voted Monday, Oct. 14, to approve paying early retirement for up to six eligible teachers. The program would pay a stipend and also cover medical and dental costs for a period of time.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2024 – According to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), corn production is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from the previous forecast, but down 1% from last year; soybean growers are expected to increase their production 10% from 2023, forecast at 4.58 billion bushels.

By Eric Weuve

ISU Extension and Outreach

Farm Management Specialist

Ten Algona middle schoolers were accepted into ICDA District Honor Choir to be held in Mason City. The Honor Choir directors this year are Rachael Wragge for the 7/8th Grade Treble Chorus and Nathanael Smale for the 7/8th Grade Bass Clef Chorus. Their performance will take place at NIACC on Monday, Nov.4, 2024.

The Algona High School Class of 1964 met on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Waters Edge Nature Center to celebrate 60 years from graduation. The day was spent reminiscing, renewing friendships, and catching up. A light lunch was catered by Kampen’s, West Bend.

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Pep’s are:

First place - Elaine Patterson and Justin Tickle with 66.

Second place - Mark Wolf and Theresa DeLange with 52.

Third place - Tie between Lyndon and Mary Fowler and Joann Hildman and Don Thilges with 50.

Most loners - Elaine Patterson with five.

The door prize went to Charlie Kollasch.

Everyone is welcome to participate on Tuesday nights. For more information call 515-320-3719.

Kiwanis Students of the Month for Bishop Garrigan High School is Sawyer Herrick, son of Bethany and T.J. Herrick (photo above).

For Bishop Garrigan Junior High in second photo is Abby Deardeuff, daughter of Chris and Marcia Deardeuff. Pictured in middle photo with Kristie Hough, Principal, Abby and Bob Ketchum, Kiwanis.

Below:

Fourth Grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Matthew Brinkley, Daisy Jordan, Blayde Brandt, Kaden Hovey and Brielle Kuecker. Not pictured: McCabe Smith.

First grade Bulldog Heroes in first row from left are: Leo Wolter, Eden Behounek, Remi Wempen, Evalyn Eastvold and Harper Fox. Second Grade Bulldog Heroes in second row from left are:  Harrison Eisenlohr, Aaron Miller, Drake Mallory, Harlow Offerman and Ashlynn Schaffer.Submitted photos.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Kossuth County, State of Iowa, that the General Election will be held on Nov. 5, 2024.

All polls in Kossuth county open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

Updated precincts and polling places are as follows:

1. Eagle, Grant, Harrison, Swea - First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Swea City

2. Hebron, Ledyard, Lincoln, Springfield - Eagle Center, Lakota

The Kossuth County Concert Association will be presenting its 2nd concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center in Algona.  There will be two opportunities to attend, a 2:30 p.m. matinee or a 7 p.m. evening performance.

The concert “Rhapsody and the Blues” is being led by former Canadian Brass trumpeter Jens Lindemann.

Registration is open for indoor pickleball league and adult volleyball through the Algona Recreation Department. Family Dodgeball Nights will begin in November.

CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE