The West Bend Knights of Columbus will be holding their  36th annual Fish Fry at the West Bend Golf & Country Club on the following Fridays:

March 14 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. or until fish is gone

March 28 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. or until fish is gone

April 11 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. or until fish is gone

For drive up or carryout call 515-320-3600.

Shut-in delivers available opon request.

Gold-Eagle Cooperative is offering four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors in Faribault (Minn.), Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Winnebago and/or Wright counties pursuing higher education/trade school beginning the following academic year. Funds will be distributed following receipt showing proof of successful completion of one semester’s coursework. Instructions for application - academic year 24-25:

Released February 28, 2025, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

January Prices Received Index Up 2.1 Percent

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Several employees voiced concerns about why the supervisors are considering giving county employees a 4 percent raise while others, such as EMS personnel, may be in line for a 6 percent raise.

By Hayden Lara, AHS Journalism

On February the 6th through the 7th, nine seniors from the AHS auto body class went to Ankeny. The auto body class went to see the John Deere factory and a private car collection, with the chance to see different opportunities out there.

On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Algona Family YMCA held their 4th Annual Winter Wingding at the Columbia Events Center with 205 in attendance. The 21+ event featured a meal by Kampen's Catering and open bar sponsored by Farmers State Bank. There were numerous activities attendees could choose to participate in. Just a few of those activities were a silent auction, various raffles, trivia and a wine pull sponsored by Iowa State Bank.

Photos below:

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Outdoor enthusiasts may be able to legally ride their ATVs in Kossuth County’s Parks. It was one of a handful of conservation-related ordinance changes being considered by the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors.

The Stinson Prairie Arts Council and the Haggard-Twogood Trust hosted a reception for their latest art exhibit on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Algona Publishing Gallery. The theme for the exhibit was “I See Red.” This is the second themed show the arts council has produced. Twenty three artists exhibited one piece of art reflecting what the theme meant to them.

February students of the month pictured from top to bottom: From Bishop Garrigan High School is Cora Deardeuff, daughter of Chris and Marcia. Pictured with Greg Stewart - Kiwanis, Marcia, Cora and Kristie Hough - Bishop Garrigan. From Bishop Garrigan Junior High, Magnus Lichter, son of Thad and Mindy. Pictured with Greg Stewart - Kiwanis, Magnus and Kristie Hough - Bishop Garrigan. From Algona Middle School, Ethan Orban, son of Adam and Jill.

By Josie Jennings, AHS Journalism

For science fair, students must pick a research project and make a poster to present their findings to judges.

January egg production down 4 percent

United States egg production totaled 8.86 billion during January 2025, down 4 percent from last year. Production included 7.57 billion table eggs, and 1.30 billion hatching eggs, of which 1.20 billion were broiler-type and 100 million were egg-type. The total number of layers during January 2025 averaged 363 million, down 4 percent from last year. January egg production per 100 layers was 2,440 eggs, down slightly from January 2024.

By Garland Dahlke & Sherry Hoyer, Iowa Beef Center

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

By Gabby Venteicher, AHS Journalism

The Algona FCCLA chapter celebrated National FCCLA week from February 10th through the 12th. Algona started their chapter in 2020 with 16 members. It has thrived since, now with a total of 25 members. Throughout the week, FCCLA did many activities and a fundraiser to celebrate.

By Kaden Bormann, AHS Journalism