ALGONA—Iowa State Bank announces a $100,000 donation pledge in support of the Kossuth County Fair Grandstand Renovation Project. The project aims to enhance the fairgrounds while expanding the space to host a wide range of events and activities.

ALGONA—Amy Wolter of Iowa State Bank, Algona, successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School, March 3-7, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa.

ALGONA—In celebration of their appearance in the 2025 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state basketball tournament, the Bishop Garrigan Girls Basketball Team received a donation of $4,376 from Iowa State Bank based on the number of apparel items sold in preparation for the tournament.

The first annual AHS/BGHS all class reunion will be held at the Algona VFW from 6-10 p.m. on May 23. Organizers of the event are Brenda Sjogren Suneson and Joyce Frideres. The idea came about during one of their reunions in Mesa, Ariz. where more than 70 and sometimes 100 Kossuth County residents who winter in Arizona get together. Some come from more than 50 miles away.

The two-act play “Murder at Lone Rock” by local author Gene Miller was performed Sunday, March 30, at 3:00 p.m. at the Fenton Legion Hall and Community Center to a sizable crowd despite the snowy weather.

The combination of tickets sales and donations totalled over $1,700.  All proceeds went to the Friends of the Fenton Library.

It was performed by local talent, Bill Hansen, Glenn Henriksen, Diane Jorgenson, Anita Larsen, Gene Miller and Teri Miller.

The Camp Algona POW Museum reopened for the season on Saturday, April 5. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. for the remainder of the year.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

The Kossuth County Secondary Road Department is making plans to ready roads for this year’s edition of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI.

This year’s RAGBRAI route will pass through northern Kossuth County on Tuesday, July 22, on Day 3 of the bicycle ride. It’s part of the 73.9-mile leg from Estherville to Forest City.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Homeowners who disconnect illegal footing drains from the city sanitary sewer system may be eligible to receive money from the City of Algona to defray costs.

The Algona City Council on Monday, April 7, unanimously approved allocating $150,000 for the cost-share program. Described as a pilot program, the effort would pay up to 50 percent of eligible expenses for the disconnection with a limit of $2,500, for each disconnection.

Forty-seven Algona high school and middle school students participated in the Western Iowa Science & Engineering Fair (WISEF) on March 15 at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake and the State Science Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) on March 27 and 28 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. They had great success and brought home many accolades, scholarships and placings. Co-sponsors of Algona HS and MS Science Fair are Megan Rasmussen and Holly Waltz.

The Euchre results for Tuesday, April 1 at Pep’s are:

First place - Chuck and Keith Kollasch with 62.

Second place - Wayne Patterson and George Bierstedt with 60.

Third place - Lamont Wagner and Bubba Peter with 59.

Most loners - Tie between Keith Kollasch and Bubba Peter with 6.

The door prize went to Doreen Koepke and Nick Ford.

The Lu Verne Public Library had a kids spa night on March 22 complete with pedicures and manicures.

WASHINGTON – Producers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

By Sydney Peterson

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

AMES, Iowa – Iowa 4-H is launching a new statewide fishing club, designed for Iowa youth in grades 4-12. This immersive program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of aquatic life found in Iowa, focusing on topics like identifying common fish species, mastering safe catch-and-release techniques and learning the intricate art of lure tying.

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Fish Frys

Friday, April 11:

Bancroft - Summit Center, 5-7:30 p.m., fried pollock, red potatoes/french fries, coleslaw, dinner roll, homemade bars, carry out available. Hosted by the Bancroft and Ledyard Knights of Columbus.

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.