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Journalism class working hard

By Lola Wolf

AHS Journalism

ALGONA—The journalism class at Algona High School has been working hard putting together the yearbook and senior book for the 2023-2024 school year. The yearbook theme this year is “Bulldog Eras,” based off of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

Bullseye

By Jaxon Roberts

AHS Journalism

The 2024 archery season has begun! Students involved in archery began practicing a few weeks ago and have already been doing great at their meets. Some AHS students involved in the local archery program are Ethan Riggert, Braxton Dahlhauser, Sam Schutjer, Riley Schechinger and Zoe Nason.

Tractor parade rolls through Algona
Cutthroat Cornhole
Algona Public Library receives $10,000 grant

ALGONA—The Algona Public Library has been selected to receive a $10,000 grant as part of a program that provides assistance to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.

Green beer and driving don't mix

DES MOINES-—The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa March 13-21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the United States extend as far back as the American colonial period. Today, it's one of our nation's most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades, and parties.

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award nominations requested

DES MOINES—Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families for the 2024 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.

Iowa farmers and landowners who implement proven practices to improve water quality and incorporate farming practices that conserve and protect Iowa’s natural resources are eligible for the award.

Iowa ranks 12th nationally in honey production

DES MOINES—Honey production from producers with five or more colonies in Iowa totaled 2.64 million pounds in 2023 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Honey report.

This was eight percent higher than the 2.45 million pounds produced in 2022. The number of honey producing colonies in the state, at 40,000, was down 8,000 from 2022.

Iowa Ag Week celebrated

DES MOINES—Iowa Ag Week began on Sunday, March 17 and runs through Saturday, March 23. The weeklong statewide celebration, which includes National Ag Day on March 19, will highlight the immense importance of agriculture to the state, its people, economy and way of life.

The week will also highlight ways that Iowa agriculture gives back, positively impacting fellow Iowans through community involvement and volunteer service.

What’s up in Bancroft

New cocktail lounge in Bancroft

Academic Night of Excellence

 

By Macy Knapp

AHS Journalism

The 2024 Night of Academic Excellence and National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 12. The night began at 7 p.m. in the Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center.

Recurring & Ongoing Events

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: closed until further notice due to construction.

3-2-Do & Community Calendar

3•2•Do

Homemade noodle making

A free homemade noodle workshop will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the West Bend Library. The library is supplying the ingredients. Space is limited, please RSVP by March 22 to the library. Participants will make a batch of noodles for the library fundraiser and a batch to take home.

Hilah’s Closet open house

Engagement

Nyman-Butcher

Arlen and Janet Nyman of Algona announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashton, formerly of Algona, to Brent Butcher of Grinnell.

Brent is the son of Dan and Tammy Butcher of Grinnell.

The couple plans to exchange marriage vows on September 14 in Newton.

Births

Julian Ignacio Limon

Jasmine and Juan Limon of Lakota announce the birth of their son, Julian Ignacio, on March 11, 2024, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Julian is welcomed home by siblings, Deleyna, Yvette and Emilio.

Layne Monroe Hofbauer

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