By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Outdoor enthusiasts may be able to legally ride their ATVs in Kossuth County’s Parks. It was one of a handful of conservation-related ordinance changes being considered by the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors.

The Stinson Prairie Arts Council and the Haggard-Twogood Trust hosted a reception for their latest art exhibit on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Algona Publishing Gallery. The theme for the exhibit was “I See Red.” This is the second themed show the arts council has produced. Twenty three artists exhibited one piece of art reflecting what the theme meant to them.

February students of the month pictured from top to bottom: From Bishop Garrigan High School is Cora Deardeuff, daughter of Chris and Marcia. Pictured with Greg Stewart - Kiwanis, Marcia, Cora and Kristie Hough - Bishop Garrigan. From Bishop Garrigan Junior High, Magnus Lichter, son of Thad and Mindy. Pictured with Greg Stewart - Kiwanis, Magnus and Kristie Hough - Bishop Garrigan. From Algona Middle School, Ethan Orban, son of Adam and Jill.

By Josie Jennings, AHS Journalism

For science fair, students must pick a research project and make a poster to present their findings to judges.

January egg production down 4 percent

United States egg production totaled 8.86 billion during January 2025, down 4 percent from last year. Production included 7.57 billion table eggs, and 1.30 billion hatching eggs, of which 1.20 billion were broiler-type and 100 million were egg-type. The total number of layers during January 2025 averaged 363 million, down 4 percent from last year. January egg production per 100 layers was 2,440 eggs, down slightly from January 2024.

By Garland Dahlke & Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Beef Center

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

By Gabby Venteicher, AHS Journalism

The Algona FCCLA chapter celebrated National FCCLA week from February 10th through the 12th. Algona started their chapter in 2020 with 16 members. It has thrived since, now with a total of 25 members. Throughout the week, FCCLA did many activities and a fundraiser to celebrate.

By Kaden Bormann, AHS Journalism

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Pep’s are:

First place - Zach Keith and Landon Ludwig with 72.

Second place - Bob Haag and Charlie Scobba with 63.

Third place - Dean and Linda Frideres with 62.

Most loners - Landon Ludwig with six.

The door prize went to Doreen Koepke and Landon Ludwig.

Everyone is welcome to participate on Tuesday nights. For more information call 515-320-3719.

Photos below:

First grade Bulldog Heroes front row from left: Chevelle Baade, Savannah Mortensen, Zander Parsons, Bryant Rahm and Ollie Riedesel. Second grade Bulldog Heroes back row from left: Scarlett Grandgenett-Smith, Cameron Ricke, Noah Waltman, Ares Ankrum and Landon Diers.

Fourth grade Bulldog Heroes from left: Brendon Vaske, Holden Baker, Emery Jahnke, Claire Jacobson and Lindsay Haning.

Loving Hands Nursery (LHN) is a no-cost, state-licensed, drop-in childcare center in Algona sponsored by the C.A.R.E. Team. Loving Hands serves children aged two weeks to five years, and is open to anyone in the surrounding communities. In addition to childcare, Loving Hands Nursery provides child development screenings and referrals for children who are not meeting milestones, and puts on regular parent education workshops.

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Community Blood Drive

Kossuth Regional Health Center Auxiliary is hosting a Community Blood Drive at First Lutheran Church in Algona on Friday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedule by texting LIFESERVE to 999-777, calling 800-287-4903 or visiting www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Tails of Hope Events

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

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

Algona POW Museum: Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day open weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

After nineteen years of dedicated service, Greg Bradley has announced his retirement from the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Algona Family YMCA. We are grateful for the many contributions Greg has made to our Y and the community over the years. During Greg’s tenure, he oversaw the creation of the Childcare program and the addition of the Burlingame Aquatic Center. We wish Greg all the best in his next endeavors.