Below in order:

From Algona Middle School Haylen Wellman, daughter of Gregg Wellman and Sandy Sarchet. Pictured with Christine Doerning (teacher), Sandy Sarchet, Haylen, Gregg Wellman and Bob Ketchum (Kiwanis). 

From Bishop Garrigan Junior High Riley Doerning, daughter of Paul and Christine Doerning. Pictured with Kristie Hough (Principal), Paul, Riley, Christine and Bob Ketchum (Kiwanis).

The Euchre results for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Pep’s are:

First place - Bruce Keith and Eddie Rahe with 64.

Second place - Joe and Kay Courtney with 60.

Third place - Wayne Patterson and Chuck Kollasch with 59.

Most loners - Mark Wolf with five.

The door prize went to Rebecca Bonnstetter.

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

By Brennan Kajewski, AHS Journalism

The Algona Model UN team has achieved a lot so far this year. Model UN is, in essence, a live action roleplay as the United Nations. They discuss a variety of international issues from the perspective of a selected country or countries. The goal of this practice is to come up with a cooperative and mutually beneficial solution to these problems, hopefully with more efficiency than the real United Nations.

By Maci Mallory, AHS Journalism

The choir has participated in various events, including concerts, festivals and competitions so far this school year. In Sept. 13 students attended the State Clinic and two students submitted recordings for an honor choir audition.  Twenty-three students also had the opportunity to audition for Shrek the Musical.

By Taylor VanOtterloo, AHS Journalism

The Bark House is an entrepreneurial opportunity AHS students get to experience through the class Bulldog Bites, with Mrs. Louwagie. The class is made up of 12 students, mainly juniors and seniors, with a few sophomores sprinkled in as well. Throughout the one term class, students learn how to market, manage, and produce goods sold to students and staff at Algona High School.

Below in order:

First grade Bulldog Heros in the first row: Hannah Lium, Kamden Patterson, Inaili Castillo Mesa, Angely Ledesma Cabrera, Opie Wiita and Jesus Tejera Ramos. Second grade Bulldog Heroes in back row: Paxton Vaske, Jack Murphy, Cambria Dornbier, Hayden King and Shay Schimmelpfennig.

Third grade Bulldog Heroes from left: Jaxson Monson, Gunner Geitzenauer, Boston McPeak, Samantha Fair, Duncan Zeece and Luke Berte.

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

3•2•Do

Frostbite Olympics

Soup Cookoff Fundraiser:

Thurs., Jan. 30, 5-7 p.m., Algona VFW

Frostbite Game Night:

Fri., Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m., O.B. Laing Gym

Ice Fishing Derby:

Sat., Feb. 1, 8-10:30 a.m., Smith Lake

Flamingo Bingo and Meal:

Sat., Feb. 1, 5:30 p.m., Algona VFW

Tails of Hope

The Kossuth County Conservation Board (KCCB) is accepting camping and shelter reservations for the 2025 season. All camping and shelter reservations must be made online at mycountyparks.com/County/Kossuth.  Once on the site select the “Facilities” link.  You can then browse through the listing of facilities offered and select the desired facility you wish to reserve.

Camping

Case Philip

Becky Bormann and Justin Heldorfer of Bancroft announce the birth of their son, Case Philip on January 22, 2025 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Timothy Charles Gridley

Josh and Mercedes Gridley of Algona announce the birth of their son, Timothy Charles on January 21, 2025 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center.

Weber 99th

Denny Weber from Whittemore is turning 99 years old on Saturday, February 8.

Denny is currently living in Willmar, MN, closer to his three children.

Help him celebrate this milestone by sending him a birthday card to CURA of Willmar Care Center, 1801 Willmar Ave. SW, Willmar, MN 56201.

Bishop Garrigan 1st Semester Honor Roll

* Denotes 4.0 GPA

Web: www.activeseniorsofalgona.com

Facebook: Activeseniorsofalgona

Email: ascalgona@netamumail.com

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WINTER WEATHER POLICY

If there is NO SCHOOL due to weather, we will not have home meals delivery and there will be no congregate meals.

The Center will be closed also.

Monday,  Feb. 3

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

10 a.m.: NCC Boys Wrestling Tournament

8 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB at Saint Edmond

Tuesday,  Feb. 4

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

1 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB vs. Spencer

7 p.m.: Girls/Boys BB at Saint Edmond

Wednesday,  Feb. 5

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

The Algona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution  (DAR) does not hold meetings during December and January according to the schedule of the Iowa Society DAR. They continue to  recognize the Veteran funerals that occur during this time.