By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Roaming dogs and gallivanting cats, take note: your rambling days are over.

Domesticated animals are now prohibited from running at large in a new animal ordinance unanimously approved by the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 29.

Periodic rains throughout the week resulted in just 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 27, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. While needed, the precipitation slowed or stopped fieldwork and cool temperatures hampered crop emergence.

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On Monday, April 14, students of the Algona FFA chapter traveled to Ames for the State FFA Leadership Conference. Students Ace Studer, Ryan Barglof, Cassidy Bierstedt, Malea Divis, Walker Eilerts, Grace Luitjens and Grady Ruger participated in a series of events during the three days while down in Ames.

The City of Algona’s annual spring cleanup day is set for Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Any items dropped off at this location outside of the scheduled hours will be considered unauthorized dumping.

During the City of Algona’s annual spring cleanup day a dumpster will be available in the Algona Aquatic Center parking lot to dispose of items for a fee.

Fees are in place for loads as follows:

$25 per load, car

A group of Hungarian diplomats will visit Algona on Sunday, May 18 to lay a wreath at the statue of Louis Kossuth on the south side of the Algona Courthouse. The time is still to be determined. While here, they will have dinner and tour the Kossuth County Historical Museum. Anyone interested is welcome to join and welcome them to Algona.

Landowners are gearing up for a second fight against Summit's Carbon Pipeline

Sierra Club Iowa Chapter, Bold Alliance, Iowa Easement Team and impacted landowners are hosting meetings across the state to educate communities about carbon capture pipelines and prepare affected landowners for Iowa Utilities Commission proceedings.

There will be a meeting in Titonka on Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Creek Activity Center, 543 Dieckman St. NE, Titonka.

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Dance Connection Recitals

Friday, May 2: Tumbling Recital, 6:30 p.m., O.B. Laing Auditorium

Saturday, May 3: Petite Recital, 11:30 a.m., O.B. Laing Auditorium

Sunday, May 4: Elite Recital, 3:30 p.m., O.B. Laing Auditorium

Wildflower Hike

RECURRING & ONGOING EVENTS

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.

Kelley 94th

Jim Kelly is celebrating his 94th birthday on Sunday, May 4 with a party in the Bancroft EMS room from 1-4 p.m. Enter on the south side of the Bancroft Clinic.

Menke 80th

Henry Oliver Fish

Greg and Kirsten Fish of Kanawha announce the birth of their son Henry on April 21, 2025 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Clara Kay Lentsch

Algona, Iowa, April 23, 2025 | Hospice of the Heartland will host its annual memorial service and butterfly release on Thursday, May 29 in the outdoor courtyard of Kossuth Regional Health Center at 5:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend this memorial ceremony to honor and remember loved ones. At the conclusion of the memorial service, attendees will be able to release a butterfly in the KRHC courtyard in memory of a special loved one.

WEST DES MOINES-—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water quality projects within communities across the state. Secretary Naig made the announcement alongside city and community leaders from West Des Moines at an event at Legacy Woods, the location of one of the new water quality projects. The announcement was made as part of the annual Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week.