The Algona Publishing office moved last Thursday and Friday, March 6 & 7 from 14 E. Nebraska St. to its new, temporary location at 1308 Hwy. 18 E. in the old USCellular building.

The move was an enormous task that took the entire staff and a few extras to achieve. The project was coordinated and led by Algona Publishing Ad Rep, Lyndsey Fowler, who also gave the new place a fresh coat of paint before the move.

By Angela Burgess

The story of the Lou and Bernadette Reilly family from the Reilly family newsletter.

How Lou and Bernadette’s small acts of kindness have forever bound their family to a Dutch family.

How WHO Radio Drove Iowa’s Relief  Campaigns

Celebrating 25 years of advocacy, Kathy Fritz’s journey with CASA.

For 25 years, Kathy Fritz has been a beacon of hope for children navigating the complexities of the child welfare system. As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program coordinator serving 13 counties, she has trained and supported hundreds of volunteers, ensuring children in foster care have a voice.

But Kathy’s journey to CASA wasn’t just a career move—it was a calling.

On Saturday, March 15, Algona will host a slate of Iowa’s top young adult music theater performers as they compete for significant scholarships totaling $6,500. Sixteen candidates from universities such as Drake, Morningside, Grinnell and others will display their impressive talents on the Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center stage from 12-4 p.m.

LUVERNE (Special) - The Lu Verne boys' and girls' basketball teams have potential, according to their respective coaches, Bryce Wickett and Sherm Arends. They could be just as good as they want to be.

Last season the girls turned out to be great! The boys finished 4-6 in the North Star Conference during a rebuilding year. The gals took the conference with a 9-0 record after winning it in 1962 and 1969.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Officials have released three proposed levies for Kossuth County residents for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

According to the Kossuth County Auditor’s Office, the proposed rates are:

General Basic: $3.46525 per $1,000 valuation

General Supplemental: $1.70 per $1,000 valuation

Rural Basic: $1.53368 per $1,000 valuation

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Algona Community School District will host two budget hearings in the next two months to discuss the school’s proposals for 2025-26.

The first meeting will be 5 p.m. on March 24 in the board meeting room at Algona High School, 600 S. Hale St. The second will be at 5 p.m., April 14.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

For the second year in a row, Algona Community Schools is setting a school calendar with holiday and spring breaks.

The 2025-26 calendar approved unanimously Monday, March 10, by the Algona School District Board of Education has 1,080 instructional hours. It starts on Aug. 25 with an end date for students on May 20. The last day for staff is May 21.

February Weather Summary

By Carolyn Ihde, Small Ruminant Outreach Specialist

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

AMES, Iowa – Registration is open for “Ewe Got This: Lambing Basics Workshop,” set for Saturday, April 12 in Ames. The in-person workshop is tailored for sheep producers seeking to enhance their expertise and understanding of the lambing process and the essential care required for ewes and lambs.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife management areas managed by the Iowa DNR’s Prairie Lakes – Ingham Unit in Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto counties.

Von Muenster

Danielle Bursell and Shaun Von Muenster of Ankeny, IA were united in marriage on September 28, 2024 at the Lutheran Church of Hope in Ankeny and had their reception at Willow on Grand in Des Moines. The couple honeymooned in Italy following their wedding.

With them in celebration were Danielle’s parents, Drew and Debby Bursell of Akron, IA and Shaun’s parents, Eric and Lori Von Muenster of Ankeny, IA, formerly of Algona, IA.

Vania Flores Corona

Marisol Corona Higareda and Israel Flores Sánchez of West Bend announce the birth of their daughter Vania on March 5, 2025 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces.

Maternal grandparents are Martha Higareda Ordaz and  Felizardo Corona Ávalos of Michoacán.

Paternal grandparents are Celestina Sánchez Sánchez y Felipe Flores Juárez of Oaxaca.

Vania joins sister Angelica.

South Dakota State announces summer, fall 2024 graduation list

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The following students graduated after the summer and fall 2024 semesters at South Dakota State University. Nearly 950 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the appropriate college.

Overall, students from 36 states and 23 nations graduated following the summer and fall 2024 semesters.