On Mon., May 27, 2024, a special exhibit of Ken’s artwork will be held at Algona Publishing Co., 14 E. Nebraska St., Algona, following the morning Memorial Day ceremony at the courthouse (10-10:30 a.m.).  Ken will be personally present and happy to meet you until 1 p.m. The exhibit itself will be on display an additional two weeks during Algona Publishing’s office hours. It will include not only Ken’s artwork but also recognize Ken for his service in the Air Force.

After losing their pool, the town of Burt used the money raised to repair the pool, combined it with a grant from the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation and Gametime where they purchased the park equipment, and built a new park. More than 30 volunteers from Erpelding, Voigt & Co. spent a day helping install playground equipment, painting picnic tables and sprucing up the park to get it ready in time for Summer.

An exciting night of racing and honor is planned for the historic race track  in Webster City on May 18th. The Hamilton County Speedway in cooperation with the Hamilton County Peace Officers Association have put together a Cram The Grandstands  night to "Salute the troops" and also to honor the memory of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram, who was killed in the line of duty in September of 2023. Active and retired military with ID will be admitted to the speedway at no cost.

Algona Police Department’s K9 Kevin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kevin’s vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA EOW 12/12/23”.  Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Debra Arndorfer’s heart was on display at a reception held May 4 at the Algona Publishing gallery. Arndorfer titled this body of work “Italian Musings” which was inspired by the artists of the Renaissance period. Arndorfer is an accomplished artist who has lived and studied art all over the world but said her creativity and inspiration has flowed more freely since she has moved closer to home in Algona.

This is the 8th year that Tom Nugent has been inviting people to cruise. People bring classic cars, their regular family car, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and just about anything with wheels. It doesn’t matter what you drive, the goal is to raise money for the Shriner’s Hospital, meet some new friends, catch up with old friends, amuse onlookers and just have fun.

Three area students from Kossuth County were recognized for their commitment to volunteering by the Kossuth Regional Health Center Auxiliary in May.

Donna Kitzinger of the Auxiliary chairs the award committee and announced that this year’s winners were Maggie Wartick from Algona High School, Violet Bode from Bishop Garrigan High School, and Lexi Vaske from North Union High School.

Farm Practice Limitations Discourage Farmers, Must Be Addressed Moving Forward

Justin Glisan, Ph.D., State Climatologist

For the fourth consecutive reporting period, Iowa observed unseasonably wet conditions with positive departures in the 1.00-3.00-inch range across the state’s northern half. Temperatures were also warmer than the 30-year climatology with the warmest readings approaching four degrees; the statewide average temperature was 60.6 degrees, 2.0 degrees above normal.

Gentry Sorenson, ISU Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist

The Algona Delphian Society awarded the Outstanding Freshman Student Award to Ella Welp of Algona HIgh School, daughter of Dan and Amy Welp and to Coralyn Deardeuff of Bishop Garrigan, daughter of Chris and Marcia Deardeuff. The outstanding students were selected by their respective high school instructors.  The Delphian Society is a national organization that promotes the education of women in the United States.

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Lucia Wallace third grade Bulldog Heroes are: Weston Decker, Marek Divis, Ryan Holmes Jr. and Anthony Jimenez.

Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes are: Graham Sulentic, Savannah Mortensen, Joel Barrientos, Ashley Pauon Carralero, Megan Reimers and Benton Loes.

Fourth grade Bulldog Heroes: Lydia Lentsch, Aubrilynn Muth, Vivian Klemm, Jonny Garcia, Malachi Wenzel and James Bormann.