Blaire Isabel Miller

David and Brooke (Benschoter) Miller of Algona announce the birth of their daughter, Blaire Isabel, on April 3, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Blaire is welcomed home by a sister, Brinley, and a brother, Bennett.

Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Karen Benschoter of Algona. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Sarah Miller of Algona.

Steven 90th

Pauline (Bowman) Steven will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 15. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.

Cards will reach her if sent to 317 S. Minnesota Street, Algona, IA 50511

Her children are Thomas (Karla) Steven of Pella, Julianne (Charlie) Taylor of Pella, and Jonathan Steven of Algona. Grandchildren of Pauline are Danielle Steven of Pella, Clayton Steven of Leighton, Savannah Steven of Algona, and Matthew Steven of Algona.

Haas 90th

Helen Haas will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 21. Her children are planning a celebration in July.

Cards will reach her if sent to 414 North Garfield Street, Algona, IA 50511.

McCoy 100th

Former Ledyard resident Leon McCoy will celebrate his 100th birthday and his great-granddaughter, Keira, will celebrate her 19th birthday on Saturday, April 22.

A celebration in their honor is planned at the Crosswinds Church, 2805 Erie Ave., in Spirit Lake on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  The family invites family and friends to help them celebrate. Cards will reach them if sent to 1741 260th Ave. Spirit Lake, IA 51360.

ALGONA—Euchre results for April 4 in Algona were Bimbo Bell and Chuck Kollasch, 72; Chuck Stetzel and Ed Rahe, 70; Nancy Lindell and Mark Wolf, 69; and Doreen Koepke with most loners - six. Door prize winners were Charlie Kollasch and Elaine Patterson.

Bradley 60th

Dennis (Joe) and Dorothy Bradley of Algona will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on April 20.

The couple was married on April 20, 1963 at St. Cecelia’s Church in Algona.

A card shower is planned in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 119 South Ackley Street, Algona, IA 50511.

Jensen 50th

Roger and Joyce Jensen will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on April 14.

Roger Jensen and Joyce  Karau were married on April 14, 1973.

Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 3503 40th Ave., Fenton, IA 50539

Their children are Julie, Jill, Jodi, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Janie and Jeremy and sons-in-law, Randy, Brian and Ben.

Mawdsley 75th

Roscoe and Evelyn Mawdsley of Burt will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on April 25.Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.

Cards will reach them if sent to 2708 160th Avenue, Burt, IA 50522.

By Brooklyn Helmers

AHS Journalism

On Tuesday, March 28, Senior Exit Presentations took place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Seniors reflected  on their 13 years of schooling and plans for transitioning into the future after high school. This was presented in front of their advisors and two other teachers through oral presentations or a slide show lasting for 15 minutes.

Top photo: Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes are from left: Cameron Ulfers, Brantley Rogerson,  Weston Potts, Katherine Smith and  Ava Eisenbacher. Middle photo: Second grade Bulldog Heroes from left are: Watson Potts, Meg Limbaugh and  Kaden Hovey. Bottom photo: First grade Bulldog Heroes from left in front row are: Henry Phillips, Jrace Kajewski, Lincoln Baade and Michael Smith. Back row: Gunner Banta, Elton Hubbard, Jaxson Monson and Arkadian Norland. Submitted photos

With back-to-back state championship wins, the Bishop Garrigan Girls Basketball Team received a donation of $5,920 from Iowa State Bank based on the number of apparel items sold in preparation for the tournament.

Since 2018, the bank has donated more than $33,000 to BGHS Athletics through the sales of state tournament apparel that featured the bank’s logo.

Algona High School Boys Basketball team received a donation of $8,032 from Iowa State Bank based on the number of apparel items sold for their state boys basketball tournament appearance.

Since 2018, the bank has donated more than $27,000 to AHS Athletics through the sales of state tournament apparel that featured the bank’s logo.

The annual STEM event, sponsored by the Algona Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) took place Tuesday April 4. The event annually honors eighth grade girls from Algona and Bishop Garrigan Schools. These girls, recommended by their school’s math and science teachers, receive certificates for their outstanding work in: science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM).

ALGONA—The Kossuth County Community Foundation (KCCF) held its 2023 grant awards celebration at the Summit Center in Bancroft on April 4, announcing the distribution of $174,868.16 to 19 projects of organizations serving Kossuth County through its 2023 grant cycle.