A Hunter Education Course has been scheduled for this spring. The course will meet at the following times:

Tuesday, April 8 from 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, April 10 from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

By Avery Hersom, AHS Journalism

Future Farmers of America, FFA, is a nation-wide organization that plays a vital role in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Dating back to 1928, FFA has grown from a small group of students to a powerful force for change in agriculture, leadership and community service.

By Mara Davis, AHS Journalism

By Ezra Oldenkamp, AHS Journalism

Kids always talk about classes that will help them later on in life. There is a class that helps with some of those important skills, and that class is workplace experience, taught by Mr. Connick.

By Katie Ludwig, AHS Journalism

By Taevyn Zinnel, AHS Journalism

The annual FFA Banquet will take place on Sunday, March 30th, in the PAC at 4 p.m. The banquet will consist of the induction of the new officers, an award ceremony and scholarship recognition. A steak dinner will be held at the conclusion of the banquet in the AHS commons.

By Kaden Bormann, AHS Journalism

Speech had individual contest on Saturday, March 1 in Fort Dodge. AHS students who competed in individual speech were Flynn McCann, Catherine Hart, Grace Luitjens, Elijah Garrett, Braxton Whitacre and Connor Reagan. Events they competed in were musical theater, acting, story telling, literature program, expository address, improv and radio announcing. Grace Luitjens says, “It was a lot of fun and I met new people.”

By Malyn Davis, AHS Journalism

Algona High School is the place for scholarships! Last year, over $980,000 was given to AHS graduates. These scholarships are funded by the Algona Community School Foundation and other private funds.

The Algona Publishing office moved last Thursday and Friday, March 6 & 7 from 14 E. Nebraska St. to its new, temporary location at 1308 Hwy. 18 E. in the old USCellular building.

The move was an enormous task that took the entire staff and a few extras to achieve. The project was coordinated and led by Algona Publishing Ad Rep, Lyndsey Fowler, who also gave the new place a fresh coat of paint before the move.

By Angela Burgess

The story of the Lou and Bernadette Reilly family from the Reilly family newsletter.

How Lou and Bernadette’s small acts of kindness have forever bound their family to a Dutch family.

How WHO Radio Drove Iowa’s Relief  Campaigns

Celebrating 25 years of advocacy, Kathy Fritz’s journey with CASA.

For 25 years, Kathy Fritz has been a beacon of hope for children navigating the complexities of the child welfare system. As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program coordinator serving 13 counties, she has trained and supported hundreds of volunteers, ensuring children in foster care have a voice.

But Kathy’s journey to CASA wasn’t just a career move—it was a calling.

On Saturday, March 15, Algona will host a slate of Iowa’s top young adult music theater performers as they compete for significant scholarships totaling $6,500. Sixteen candidates from universities such as Drake, Morningside, Grinnell and others will display their impressive talents on the Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center stage from 12-4 p.m.

LUVERNE (Special) - The Lu Verne boys' and girls' basketball teams have potential, according to their respective coaches, Bryce Wickett and Sherm Arends. They could be just as good as they want to be.

Last season the girls turned out to be great! The boys finished 4-6 in the North Star Conference during a rebuilding year. The gals took the conference with a 9-0 record after winning it in 1962 and 1969.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Officials have released three proposed levies for Kossuth County residents for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

According to the Kossuth County Auditor’s Office, the proposed rates are:

General Basic: $3.46525 per $1,000 valuation

General Supplemental: $1.70 per $1,000 valuation

Rural Basic: $1.53368 per $1,000 valuation