By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—At a special Algona Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8 plans continued to move forward to obtain a grid resilience grant.

The board has now approved a resolution authorizing the Iowa Grid Resiliency Fund Grant application; approval of matching funds; and grant administration.

Jordan Buscher earns recognition

MADISON, S.D.—Jordan Buscher of Algona was named to the  president’s academic honors list for the 2023 fall semester at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.

Full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 qualify for the honors list at Dakota State University.

Isla Rose Cantu

Alexis Moen and Josue Cantu of Algona announce the birth of their daughter, Isla Rose, on February 11, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are April McClellan of Algona. Paternal grandparents are Edgar and Julia Cantu of Algona.

Great-grandparents are Diane and Todd Sewick of Algona.

Monday, Feb. 19

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: AHS News

8 p.m.: Girls BB vs. Des Moines Christian

Tuesday, Feb. 20

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: AHS Jeopardy

8 p.m.: Boys BB vs. North Polk

Wednesday, Feb. 21

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

12 p.m.: District Wrestling

9 p.m.: AHS Jeopardy

Monday, February 12

12:37 a.m. Ambulance call.

9:47 a.m. Extra patrol.

10:04 a.m. Accident at Cooks Scrap Iron. CFS only driver exchange.

11:17 a.m. Theft/missing  SS card.

Tuesday, February 13

12:37 a.m. Speak with officer.

3:40 a.m. Death. ME notified.

6:33 a.m. Alarm.

7:01 a.m. Parking complaint.

8:14 a.m. Driving complaint.

3:28 p.m. 911 hang ups fax machine.

3:52 p.m. Domestic.

Monday, February 12

6 a.m. Report of vehicle vs. deer, Algona.

7:24 a.m. Report of vehicle vs. deer, Bode.

9:49 a.m. Report of injured deer, Algona.

11:54 a.m. Report of identity theft, Fenton.

1:40 p.m. Probation check, Whittemore.

2:12 p.m. Probation check, Swea City.

2:18 p.m. Returned property, Algona.

2:19 p.m. Probation check, Swea City.

2:54 p.m. Probation check, Titonka.

By Devere Adams

City of Algona

Spring came a little early this year, and construction season won’t be far behind. If you are making plans for a building project, start by reviewing the types of permits that may be needed.

Thursday, Feb. 22

Cheeseburger, french fries, peas, strawberries and pineapple

11 a.m. – Exercise 

Friday, Feb. 23

Tuna noodle casserole, corn, oranges, dessert

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  Feb.  26

Pork chops, stuffing, stewed tomatoes, peaches

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Crispy baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, mixed fruit

By Janie Montang

Members of the United Women in Faith will again ring the church bells at Algona First United Methodist Church hourly on Friday March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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: Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. through December, closed week days.

Wing ding, auction

Seely-Walsh Post #425 Legion Riders Wing Ding and Auction will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Legion Hall in Whittemore. An assorted flavors of chicken wings with sides will be served beginning at 5 p.m. until gone, free will donation, Raffles and auction starts at 6 p.m. until the items are gone. To donate items call 712-298-0167. Live Music at 8 p.m. by “Acoustic Republic”. 

Free seed exchange

By Amy Frankl-Brandt

News Editor

ALGONA—The Algona Area Chamber of Commerce held a coffee last Friday morning at the Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center to dedicate the Dick Dale Showcase. Dick Dale was and is a Hometown Hero, born and raised in Algona. Dick and his wife Marguerite had four children. Their son Ric came from Ohio to attend the dedication. The memorabilia in the showcase will be changed periodically so check it out each time you go.

By Evan Posey

AHS Journalism

AHS speech students had an amazing turnout at district group speech this year, with six groups representing AHS as they moved onto state speech. State took place on the third of February at Spencer High School.

Third grade Bulldog Heroes in top photo from left are: Corvo Hanson, Wayne Bormann, Matthew Brinkley, Zack Berte, Brendon Vaske, Yosselin Garcia and Treytin Ginger.

Fourth grade Bulldog Heroes in bottom photo from left are: Mara Rice, Paizlee Essary, Greta Grindberg, Brayden Voss and Kirk Nielson. Not pictured: Brynlee Bierle and James Struecker. Submitted photos