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Ex-DSS employee charged in $1.78M embezzlement case may be allowed to leave state
PIERRE, South Dakota — A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee, who allegedly embezzled about $1.78 million from the agency, may be allowed to return to Iowa in the near future. Lonna Carroll, 68, of Algona, Iowa, made her first appearance for two counts of felony grand theft Thursday at the Hughes County Courthouse. ...
Algona Couple are July “1440” Award Recipients
–An Algona couple are the latest recipients of the ”1440 Citizen of the Month” from the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office. Kossuth County Sheriff Roger Fisher announced this week that Ray and Marilyn Nielsen are the “1440” recipients for the month of July, as they were nominated for their years of service to their church and community.
Stellar Sports Complex Opens in Garner
Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, recently took part in the grand opening of the Stellar Sports Complex. This new baseball and softball complex is made up of three fields, a batting cage and a community gathering space.
City Working to Find Reasons for Sewer Backups
–The City of Algona is working with a pair of engineering firms to try and find solutions for residents impacted by sewer back ups earlier this year. Deputy City Administrator Barb Smith tells KLGA News that the city has WHKS and Bolton & Menk looking for ways to identify how the sewer system is being inundated in certain areas of town.
Garner’s New Pickleball Courts are Very Busy
The new pickleball court in Garner have become one of the most popular venues in the city. The sport is catching on among many people as a fun recreational sport. Garner Mayor Tim Schmidt is very pleased with the popularity of the new courts. The city resurfaced the courts and...
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