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BGHS students advance to state contest

Students from Bishop Garrigan High School earned nine division one (or “excellent”) and three division two (or “good”) ratings at the Iowa High School Speech Association district individual contest on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Sioux Central High School in Sioux Rapids.

Engagement

Petersen-Brandt

Taylor Petersen and Keifer Brandt will marry on June 8 at the Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park.

Taylor is originally from Kimballton. She is the daughter of  Curt and Cindy Petersen of Kimballton. Her grandparents are Marlene Hupp of Audubon, Cloid and Faye Farley of Elk Horn; and Joy Petersen of Blair, Neb.

Birthday

White 105th

Irene White will celebrate her 105th birthday on March 6. Irene is a native of Crawfordsville, IA.

Cards will reach her if sent to Irene White, c/o Good Samaritan, 412 West Kennedy, Room 311, Algona, IA 50511.

Registration is open for spring recreation programs

Sign up now for youth soccer, softball and baseball

Registration is now open for youth soccer, softball and baseball available through the Algona Recreation Department.

Co-Ed Youth Spring Soccer

Free program on Lincoln Highway planned

WEST BEND—The public is invited to enjoy the ultimate Iowa road trip on the Lincoln Highway on March 5 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Prairie Creek Assisted Living in West Bend.

Darcy Maulsby, who is known as Iowa’s storyteller, will bring the stories from her new book to life during a free interactive program “Adventures Along Iowa’s Historic Lincoln Highway—the Ultimate Iowa Road Trip.”

College Notes

Dylan Drahota honored for academics

INDIANOLA—Dylan Drahota of West Bend has been named to the 2023 fall dean’s list at Simpson College in Indianola.

Drahota qualified for the academic honor by earning a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.99 during the semester.

Get into the spring spirit at seed exchange on March 4 in Burt

BURT—Spend time getting in the “spring spirit” at the 4th annual seed exchange being held in Kossuth County.

The free seed exchange will take place on Monday, March 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Burt Public Library. The event is being hosted by the Burt Public Library, ISU Extension and Outreach of Kossuth County, and Kossuth County Master Gardeners.

Euchre results

ALGONA—Results from euchre play at Pep’s on Feb. 20 were first - David McPeak and Kevin McPeak, 72; second place - Wayne and Elaine Patterson, 71; third place - Jerry and Mary Buscher, 65; and most loners - Joe Courtney and Mark Wolf, tied with five.

Door prize was won by Joe Courtney.

USDA notes crop values summary

AMES—The production of Iowa’s field and miscellaneous crops was valued at $20.0 billion in 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Values 2023 Summary. This was down 21 percent from 2022.

The value of corn for grain production totaled $12.2 billion, down 25 percent from the previous year. Iowa’s corn price averaged $4.85 per bushel, $1.77 below the last marketing year.

Iowa's valuable farmland

By Iowa Secretary of

Agriculture Mike Naig

One of my favorite days of the entire year is the Century and Heritage Farm ceremony that takes place during the Iowa State Fair. During the all-day event in the historic Livestock Pavilion, hundreds of multi-generational farm families, many in matching t-shirts, wait their turns to proudly walk across the stage to receive recognition for owning a Century Farm (100 years) or Heritage Farm (150 years).

Cattle on Feed report released

AMES—Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Iowa feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 640,000 head on Feb. 1, 2024, according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Cattle on Feed report. This was up 2 percent from January but down 2 percent from February 1, 2023. Iowa feedlots with a capacity of less than 1,000 head had 540,000 head on feed, down 2 percent from last month but up 3 percent from last year.

Freestyling in style

By Zach Duckert

AHS Journalism

GRAMMY nominated producer and artist, Saul Paul, plans to visit AHS this spring. The rapper has been featured on many well known stages, such as America’s Got Talent, the Super Bowl, and TEDx, to name a few. He travels the nation spreading his message, Be the Change, to students around the country.

Breaking the stigma

By Aidyn Schmitt

AHS Journalism

Senior Center

Thursday, Feb. 29

Goulash, breadstick, broccoli, peaches

11 a.m. – Exercise

 

Friday, March  1

Salmon loaf, baked potato, creamed peas, bread

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

 

Monday,  March  4

BBQ pork sandwich, coleslaw, wedges, cinnamon apples

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

6:30-9 p.m. – Kiwanis BINGO

 

Tuesday, March  5

Beef stew, dinner roll, pudding, strawberries

11 a.m. – Exercise

College Fair at Algona

By Lola Wolf

AHS Journalism

Every year, Algona High School hosts a college fair. With over 50 colleges from various states, it provides an excellent opportunity for students to explore different options for after high school.

Sounds of Spring

By Sydney Seebecker

AHS Journalism

Spring is coming and so are two all school concerts by the band and choir programs. On Feb. 26, all concert bands from Algona Community School District performed. Then, on March 5, all choirs will join together for their pops concert.

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