By Malyn Davis, AHS Journalism

On Saturday, March 29, 24 choir events and 45 band events traveled to Clear Lake to compete in one of the eight district sites for a solo/ensemble contest. Receiving a placement from Division I as best, to Division III as needs improvement, students got great suggestions from performing in front of judges.

By Olivia Thilges, AHS Journalism

On Sunday, March 30, in the Performing Arts Center, the Algona FFA chapter hosted their 78th annual FFA banquet. Many different awards and degrees were presented that night, such as the Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degrees, Blue & Gold Award, Chapter Member Award and many more. After the awards ceremony the Algona FFA hosted a meal and the FFA Alumni Association held an auction.

By Caitlin Louscher, AHS Journalism

The AHS FCCLA chapter went down to Cedar Rapids on Sunday, March 23 to Tuesday, March 25 and came back with five silver medals and three bronze medals. Students in the chapter had a wide variety of projects, ranging from fundraising to scientific human projects to making a website for our community.

By Allee Carr, AHS Journalism

By Ezra Oldenkamp, AHS Journalism

The Model UN team headed to the campus of the University of Northern Iowa to compete on April 3 and 4.

By Avery Hersom, AHS Journalism

Sewing classes in schools provide students with valuable life skills, incorporating their creativity and problem solving abilities. Even though this class is overlooked, the practical techniques can be applied to everyday life.

By Ryan Haynes, AHS Journalism

On Feb.17, the AHS Jazz Band competed in Clear Lake, earning their ticket to the Jazz Championships in Ames, for the third consecutive year. The AHS jazz band will compete April 8 at noon.

The Euchre results for Tuesday, April 8 at Pep’s are:

First place - Chuck Kollasch and Jennifer Reding with 60.

Second place and Third place tie between Nick/Nolan Ford and June Smith/Carol Hemmen with 56.

Most loners - Doreen Koepke with 4.

The door prize went to Dean Frideres.

Photos below:

First grade Bulldog Heroes from left: Piper Zabka, Xavier Hanson, Angel Garcia-Silva, Kaden Duckert and Thett Rhaymond.

Second grade Bulldog Heroes from left: Ava Sewick, Saphira Fitzgerald, Jaxon Warden and Weston Potts.

By Hanna Bates, J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr.

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Hy-Vee customers generously supported Variety – the Children’s Charity by rounding up their total grocery bill in February to support children who are critically ill, at-risk, underprivileged or living with special needs. This month-long initiative raised an impressive $220,385.

3•2•Do

Egg hunts, Saturday, April 19

Algona - 10 a.m. at Veterans Park, sponsored by Kiwanis

Lone Rock - 9:45 a.m., pictures with the Easter Bunny

Whittemore - 10 a.m. - Noah’s Park and Legion Hall, staggering times for different age groups

North Iowa Woodcarvers

On April 7 the Algona City Council awarded a contract to Reding’s Gravel & Excavating for the demolition, site clearing, restoration of most of the existing structures, fencing and other debris removal at the former Peck Auction House property, located south of the Algona Aquatic Center.

Make plans now to attend Duncan Community Ballroom’s Annual Springfest.  This event will take place Sunday, April 27, 2025 and feature two old-time dance bands. Starting the day off will be Kris Keltgen and the Riverbend Dutchmen from Mankato, MN beginning at noon.