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Monday, March 4

6:23 a.m. Report of accident, Winnebago County.

7:55 a.m. Report of information, Fenton.

11:29 a.m. Report of scam letter, Titonka.

1:40 p.m. Traffic stop, Wesley.

2:05 p.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Algona.

Police

Monday, March 4

7:53 a.m. ALICE training.

10:27 a.m. Death.

4:40 p.m. Unlock.

5:52 p.m. Accident.

7:44 p.m. Welfare check.

7:58 p.m. Peace disturbance.

 

Tuesday, March 5

12:37 a.m. Noise complaint.

7:08 a.m. Animal complaint.

7:12 a.m. Accident.

8:38 a.m. Ambulance.

9:00 a.m. ALICE Training.

6:38 p.m. Speak with officer.

8:39 p.m. Accident.

 

Fenton Emergency Services fundraising for new building

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

FENTON—The Fenton Emergency Services (fire department and EMS) is on a fundraising mission to replace its outdated and detoriating fire station.

BGHS Drama presents "Don't Drink the Water"

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—The Bishop Garrigan High School Drama Department will present the Woody Allen comedy, “Don’t Drink the Water”, on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. Both performances begin at 7 p.m. in the Friedmann Auditorium at the Bishop Garrigan High School.

Banwart opens store front bakery

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

WEST BEND—Hailey Banwart’s dream of opening her own store front bakery came true when Hailey B’s Bakery opened its doors to the public in late 2023. The business is located in the former Canyon Plastics location, on the corner of Highway 15 and 2nd Ave NE in West Bend.

A native of Rolfe, Banwart got her passion for baking from her mom who baked cakes for family, friends and community members.

Bomgaars Ladies Night supports KRHC OB Department

ALGONA—The Kossuth Regional Health Center Foundation and Algona Bomgaars teamed last fall to host a Ladies Night that raised more than $3,500 to support the KRHC Obstetrics Department.

Bomgaars Ladies Night is an annual “shop for a cause’ event where Bomgaars locations across the nation choose a local healthcare facility to support by offering discounts, treats and drawings for women when shopping.

Farm Bureau shows appreciation to FFA'ers

Photo 1:

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.

Bulldog Heroes

Picture 1:

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

Picture 2:

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

Picture 3:

National FCCLA Week celebrated

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.

Scarlet Midnight Shakes the Lakes

By Aleena Rosacker
AHS Journalism

Creating is fun at library

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

Easter egg events planned

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.

Events at Whittemore Library

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.

USDA releases agricultural prices report

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.

Iowa landowners sought for new farmland education program

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.

Building confidence through individual speech

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.

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