By Dr. Rachel Venteicher, KRHC

Family Medicine Physician

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From Bishop Garrigan Junior High School,  Lucy Eisenbarth, daughter of Wade and Mary Eisenbarth, pictured with Bob Ketchum (Kiwanis), Wade, Mary, Lucy and Kristie Hough.

From Algona High School, Taylor VanOtterloo, daughter of Todd and Allison VanOtterloo, pictured with Bob Ketchum, Todd, Taylor, Allison and Noel McLaughlin (guidance counselor).

The Leadership Algona Class of 2024/2025 proudly presented a check for $7,000 to the Algona Family YMCA to support the renovation of their multipurpose room.

The Algona Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Eagle Hills Golf Club on Friday,  May 9 during the Chamber Coffee.

Owners John Burns and Mitch Buscher with the help of their spouses, family and friends have already added a second bar, golf simulators and many other improvements. They have many other additions in the works including an outside bar for the pool. They are open seven days a week and day passes are available.

By Molly Montag, News Correspondent

Retired teachers, long-time educators and the teacher of the year will be honored this month at a ceremony in Algona.

The event is scheduled for 2 p.m., May 21 in the Algona High School Commons. That’s the last day of school for Algona students. The public is invited.

By Megan McPeak, AHS Journalism

At Algona High School, there are many different opportunities to learn. One of those opportunities is through internships.

Mr. Connick is a teacher at AHS who teaches WWll, western civilization and a school to work class. In his school to work class, Mr. Connick takes his students to different workplaces and has students ask questions about their businesses, workplace environments and different wages that they offer.

By Fred M. Hall, Dairy Specialist

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

AMES, Iowa – I-29 Moo University is extending its service to the beef-on-dairy industry by moving beyond a single annual Dairy Beef Short Course to now offering the Beef-on-Dairy Dialogue webinar series. The webinars will focus on current topics and new research supporting calf growers and feedlot operators.

Four women will be honored during the 9th Annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference

By Madeline Schultz, Lisa Scarbrough

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Kindergarten Bulldog Heroes from left: Annabell Fish, Waylon Habeger, Charley Montag, Grace Ostwald and Emmy Loes.

The Algona Public Library was the recipient of a $3,000 grant from Dollar General. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of nearly $100,000 in literacy grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools. The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation’s history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates.

The death of a loved is difficult to confront. Emotions are elevated and grief is prominent which can make it hard to make important decisions. Quite often several people need to come together to make decisions necessary for a family member’s funeral arrangements. There also is a financial component to consider.

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Woodcarving

The North Iowa Woodcarvers Guild are having their monthly carving night on Monday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Creek Activity Center in Titonka. This month’s project is a snowman, similar to the snowman from Frozen. This event is open to all interested.

Block Party

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____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.