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Kossuth County Farm Bureau board members recently delivered pizza to Algona FFA and North Union FFA and donuts to the West Bend-Mallard FFA members all in appreciation for National FFA Week. North Union FFA front, from left: Jo Oleson, Abby Potratz, Emma Preston, Kyla Irmiter and Taylor Larsen.

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Third Grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Kwynn Bailey, Cam Arnold, Watson Potts, Mason Eisenlohr, Kase Riedesel, Camron Kramer and Ben Fell. Submitted photo

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Fourth Grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Jocelyn Moser, Quinn Bormann, Caleb Fuerstenau and Willow Steuk. Not pictured: Mason Cherland. Submitted photo

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By Maggie Wartick

AHS Journalism     

FCCLA is a new organization to Algona High School that started three years ago; the organization itself has been around since 1945. FCCLA stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. The organization was created to help share the importance of family and consumer science education.

By Aleena Rosacker
AHS Journalism

Sawyer Bruhn had fun decorating a Valentine heart at the West Bend Library. Submitted photo

WHITTEMORE—There are two Easter egg events planned in Whittemore on Saturday, March 30.

The Noah’s Park egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. for 4 yrs. and under; 10:10 a.m. for ages 5-8; and 10:20 a.m. for ages 9-12.  In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the community center.

WHITTEMORE—A family story-time is set for Tuesday, March 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Whittemore Public Library. Staff invite the whole family to come check-out storytime.

If a child is not quite old enough to attend story-time, staff asks that an adult accompanies the child to experience story-time with them.

Tips on reading to children will be shared as well as a preview given of the new Early Literacy STEM kits available in the library.

AMES—The average price received by farmers for corn during January 2024 in Iowa was $4.84 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was 5 cents below the December price and $1.90 below January 2023.

The January 2024 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $12.60 per bushel, was 40 cents below the December price and $2 below the January 2023 price.

AMES—A unique group of specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is organizing a new program to help landowners incorporate soil health principles into their farmland. The program brings together specialists in agronomy, conservation, finance and law to assist landowners in making beneficial decisions for their land.

By Evan Posey

AHS Journalism

AHS students involved in individual speech are starting up their season as they prepare for their first competition, which takes place on February 24, at Sioux Central Community School District.

To update this information, email news@algona.com or call 515-295-3535. Some changes to schedules may occur without notice.

____Libraries, Museums, recreation, EVENTS_____

Algona Nativity Scene: Small groups by appointment. Call 515-295-7241.

Algona POW Museum: closed until further notice due to construction.

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Easter Card Making

A free Easter card making session with Mary Riddell will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at the Corwith Public Library. Those planning at attend are asked to please RSVP by March 9 (515-583-2536). All the supplies will be provided.

Ice Cream Social

Abigail Ann Berte

Michael and Kelly (Bormann) Berte of Lakota announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Ann, on February 27, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Abigail is welcomed home by a sister, Laramie Rose Berte.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Mary Ann Bormann of Bancroft. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Mary Kay Berte of Lakota.

Goetz receives second place for newscast

WAVERLY—Joseph Goetz of Buffalo Center was one of 29 Wartburg College students to be recognized for their work with student media at the annual Iowa College Media Association Awards.

Goetz received second place in Best Video Newscast. KWAR, the student-run radio station, received the Audio Excellence of the Year Award.

Monday, March 11

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: All School Band Concert

8 p.m.: Mental Health Awareness Showcase

Tuesday, March 12

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: School Board

9 p.m.: AHS Pops Concert

Wednesday, March 13

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

6:30 p.m.: Mental Health Awareness Showcase