ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The I-29 Moo University Dairy Webinar Series continues Thursday, May 8 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. CDT, focusing on an avian influenza vaccine development with Dr. Alan Young.

The Algona Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting was called to order on April 8, 2025, by Regent Teri Miller. These reports followed the opening ceremony.

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Thursday, May 1

Chicken gravy over biscuits, vegetable, fruit

Friday, May  2

Beef stew, dinner roll, fruit

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday, May  5

Monday,  May 5

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: Bertha Godfrey Music Program

7 p.m.: Prom Grand March

8 p.m.: Pops Concert

Tuesday,  May 6

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

6 p.m.: Seton Pre/K-2nd Music Program

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Prom Grand March

Wednesday,  May 7

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

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

The Euchre results for Tuesday, April 22 at Pep’s are:

First place - Charlie Scobba and Bob Haag with 63.

Second place  - Nick and Nolan Ford with 62.

Third place - Deanna Mayer and Mary Alice Berte with 59.

Most loners - Tie between Tom Fitzpatrick and Nolan Ford with 5.

The door prizes went to Sandy Buscher and Sharon Berte.

Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest after a long illness. During his 12 years he clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and oppressed.

His funeral service will be held April 26 in St. Peter’s Square, in the shadow of the Basilica, on Saturday at 10 a.m., not St. Peter’s, where many of his predecessors were laid to rest.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The City of Algona on Monday, April 21, approved a budget expected to add nearly $1 million to the fund balance during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Local economic development representatives came together for the second annual Business and Community Forum that provided updates on the topics of daycare, housing, organizational updates and collaborative efforts to keep the local economy growing strong.

The City Revolving Loan Fund and Algona Advantage Program help expand Bare Beauty Studio

Bare Beauty Studio is expanding its space and services with the help of a $20,000 City of Algona revolving loan and a $5,000 forgivable loan from the Algona Area Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC).

Abby Lampe and Emerson Waltz were recognized for their Science Fair achievements at a banner presentation at Algona High School on Thursday, April 17.

Allison Collins received the Algona Chamber Ambassador’s Congeniality Award at the Chamber coffee at Collins store, BumDiddly, on Friday, April 18. Ambassador President Bridget Galligan said, “Collins has made a remarkable impact on our community. Her store has quickly become a must-stop in Algona — a place where creativity, warmth and inclusivity come together in the most delightful way.

Author Mike Tidemann, an Adjunct English Instructor at Iowa Lakes Community College will have a chapter from his latest novel, Coteau, published as a standalone short story in Oakwood, a nationally recognized literary and arts journal produced by South Dakota State University since 1975. Tidemann’s story, Homecoming, appears in the April 2025 edition.

Tidemann also writes a monthly book review for the Kossuth County advance newspaper.

From BGHS- Dalton Klenz, son of Christine and Michael Klenz pictured with Ashley Meyer (teacher), Judy Klenz (grandmother), Dalton, Christine and Greg Stewart (Kiwanis).

From BGJH - Rylee Garman, daughter of Joshua and Amanda, pictured with Ashley Meyer (teacher), Amanda, Rylee, Joshua and Greg Stewart (Kiwanis).

Volunteers Bev, Randy, Julie, Jane, Linda, Michelle and Deanne showed up ready to work painting the interior of the  Lone Rock Historical Depot and Museum. All items in the museum needed to be removed and put back in place once the painting was done.

Evelyn Ruhnke gave a class on dried flower arranging at the Fenton Public Library. Ruhnke has been preserving flowers in beautiful settings to be framed for more than twenty years although she learned from her mother as a child.