With a class 2A state dual team championship title and eleven individual qualifiers for the state individual wrestling tournament, the Algona High School wrestling program received a check for $3,152 from Iowa State Bank based on state apparel items sold.

For each state tournament apparel item sold that features the bank’s logo, the bank makes a donation to the team.

On March 13, Corwith Royal Neighbors Chapter #620 presented a check to the Corwith EMTs for $1,000.

Back row from left:  Donna Nall, Diana Pierson, Barb Devine, Julie Richter, Rebecca Rolling and Paula Chambers.

Front row from left:  Leona Welter, Diane Nall, Mark Cram and Sharon Gourley. Submitted photo.

Photos below:

From Bishop Garrigan High School, Kylie Capesius, daughter of Mike and Jan Capesius. Pictured from left: Jan, Kylie, Kristie and Bob Ketchum. 

From Algona High School, Hayden McLaughlin, daughter of Noel and Amy McLaughlin. Pictured from left: Noel, Amy, Hayden, Bob Ketchum and Steve Young, teacher.

By Maci Mallory, AHS Journalism

AHS students signed up for the activities they are interested in Superstars on Friday, March 14 during advisory.

By Madi Adams, AHS Journalism

Choir and band have lots in store ahead. There were three concerts last week, along with upcoming jazz competitions, solo and large group ensemble, spring concerts and a performance at graduation.

By Olivia Thilges, AHS Journalism

On Thursday, March 6, the Algona High School Student Senate hosted a mental health concert for the community. The goal of this concert was to help raise awareness and shed light on many different mental health issues.

By Allee Carr, AHS Journalism

The Algona Diamond Dancers wrapped up their season on Friday, Feb. 28, at their Spring Show. The dancers showcased all of their game day routines, state solos and their state pom routine.

By Andi Anderson, Iowa Ag Connection

Iowa has extended its agricultural emergency through April 7, continuing regulatory relief for farm haulers. This order, first issued in September 2024, has now been extended six times due to harvest concerns.

Newly released survey includes averages and ranges for common farming tasks and machinery rent in Iowa

By Ann Johanns, Department of Economics

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

AMES, Iowa – Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates charged by others across the state in the latest Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey.

ISU Extension and Outreach - Kossuth County hosted the 5th Annual Seed Exchange on Monday, March 3 at the Burt Public Library.

Local gardeners Karen and Frank Pastori shared their knowledge on growing and preserving fresh herbs. They inspired those in attendance with herb-growing tips and people also got to sample some of their delicious herb-infused dishes.

Staff and children at Kidstop Childcare and Preschool in Bancroft were in for a surprise when they arrived Monday morning to find some naughty leprechauns had broke into the school and caused some mischief.

Some of the furniture was knocked over and the milk had suspiciously turned green. The culprits even used the bathroom before they left and forgot to flush the toilet, leaving the green evidence behind. Submitted photo.

The Euchre results for Tuesday, March 11 at Pep’s are:

First place - Roger Radig and Gayle Meyer with 55.

Second place - Dean and Linda Frideres with 53.

Third place - Tie between Charlie Scobba/Bob Haag and Bill Farnham/ Tom Fitzpatrick with 52.

Most loners - Rebecca Bondstetter with four.

The door prize went to Carol Hemmen and Dean Frideress.

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

Fourth grade Bulldog Heroes in bottom photo in back row from left: Beck Zimmerman, Ryder Crawmer, Santi Delanda Rubio, Brody Struecker and Holden Rasmussen. Front row from left: Kimberly Sankey, Liella Behounek, Jasmine Symonds and Yosselin Garcia. Submitted photo.

3•2•Do

Fish Fry

The Wesley First Responders are hosting a fish fry on Friday, March 21 at 5 p.m. at the Wesley Community Center. The meal will include all you can eat fish, fries, baked potatoes, coleslaw, bread and drinks. To-go orders are available. Adults are $12, kids ages 5-10 are $6 and kids under 5 years old are free.

Izaak Walton Breakfast