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Federal government withholds $60,000 earmarked for Algona Community Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has not paid the Algona Community School District $60,000 in federal funding allocated to the district one year ago.

City approves $4.675 million in GO bonds
Algona City Council members approved the issuance and sale of $4.675 million in general obligation bonds.

Wesley is where it’s at for Independence Day
On July 3 the Wesley Public Library held its yearly Glow Run. This year they shook things up a bit when they threw in some colored chalk bombs and turned it into a color run also.

Sourdough, eggs and garden-fresh produce available at Market
The Kossuth County Farmers Market corner was a busy place last Saturday! It was a great morning of market vendors, paired with artists of the Founders’ Day Art in the Park event.

Bulldogs advance to Class 3A regional finals
ALGONA—Algona advanced to the Class 3A regional final with an 8-0 shutout win over the Sioux Center Warriors on Saturday, July 12.

Crooks earns gold medal for USA at Ameri-Cup
SANTIAGO, CHILE—Former Bishop Garrigan and current Iowa State standout Audi Crooks earned a gold medal as a part of the United States Ameri-Cup team in Santiago, Chile last week.

Fourth straight “Showboat” title for Andrew Arndorfer
ALGONA—For the fourth straight year, the “Showboat Open” golf title goes to Andrew Arndorfer. Andrew won the 51st annual title on Sunday, July 13 by just one stroke over his father Mike.
