Jordan Vaske and Derrik Johnson of Algona announce the birth of their daughter, Laelynn Jo, on September 11, 2022, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.
DES MOINES—Widespread rainfall across the state resulted in 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 18, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Row crop harvest has begun, and other fieldwork included chopping silage, cutting hay and seeding cover crops. Producers were also preparing equipment and bins for harvest.
KOSSUTH COUNTY—With harvest season upon us, the Kossuth County Community Foundation wants farmers to know about and to consider the opportunity to benefit their local community through a gift of grain. Donating a gift of grain is a simple way to make a charitable gift outside of the traditional cash contribution.
Pillage the Vikings is the 2022 homecoming week theme at West Bend-Mallard High School. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned in a ceremony which begins at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 16 in the main gym. The ceremony will feature skits followed by the coronation. The parade starts at 2:20 p.m. followed by a pep rally from 2:50 to 3:30 p.m.
SMITH LAKE—People gathered at Smith Lake last Sunday to help Kossuth County Conservation Assistant Naturalist Julie Fosado tag Monarch butterflies. Monarchs have been put on the Red list which is close to endangered. Each tag is numbered and can be tracked if found. Monarchs travel from Canada to Mexico in the fall and vice versa in the spring.
Algona Mayor Rick Murphy signed the proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17-23, with several members of the Algona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in attendance.
Some 50 vendor, crafters and food trucks showed up in Bancroft’s downtown last Saturday despite the rainy forecast for the annual Fall Bonanza. The event also had music, a car show with trophies and walking entertainment.
Businesses and groups adopted lightpoles along the street to decorate and prizes were given. Area businesses offered specials and raffles for the event. Submitted photos
ALGONA—Volunteers from the Algona Rotary Club served breakfast to more than 600 guests last Sunday at the Algona Airport hanger. About 20 pilots flew in from all over Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska to feast on pancakes, sausage and eggs and show their planes to people. Proceeds will help fund numerous Rotary community projects. Amy Frankl-Brandt photos
Top left photo is Second grade Bulldog Heroes for September are from left: Rocky Gomez, Zackary Berte, Jayden Alden, Ariya Bartrom, Riley Ruhnke, Natasha Vaske, Dacian Ankrum and Ashlyin Ginger.
Bottom left photo is Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes for September are from left: Manny Luna, Rowan McGregor, Harlow Offerman, Hudson Rahe and Quinn Abbott.
LAKOTA—Valero’s Lakota plant distributed $50,000 to five local charities as part of its ongoing community collaboration and support to help improve the quality of life and build stronger communities.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, set aside to spotlight this often-taboo topic with information aimed at bringing more understanding, awareness and helping resources to our communities.
Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status or background. Though common, suicidal thoughts should not be considered “normal” and often indicate more serious problems,warranting help.
