By Waverly Espe

AHS Journalism

CEDAR FALLS—Algona High School Model U.N. students traveled to the University of Northern Iowa on March 30 and 31. The university hosted the 2023 Iowa High School Model United Nations, where students from across the state came together to discuss their topics.

The Noon Kiwanis recently honored the March and April Students of the Month.

ALGONA—Kossuth Regional Health Center has welcomed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Peter Jorgenson to the team.

Jorgenson began providing behavioral health services to patients at the Algona Clinic in April.

By Jordan Behounek

KRHC Public

Relations Manager

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his week is Volunteer Appreciation Week, the perfect time to recognize our amazing volunteers and highlight the many benefits of donating your time and skills! Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

Burt Library’s Coloring and Coffee group donated more than 30 handmade blankets to Hospice of the Heartland. The patient’s love getting these as gifts. The ladies presented the blankets to Hospice Social Worker Kathy Dearchs, center. Submitted photo

Residents and staff at Accura HealthCare of Bancroft were delighted with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Submitted photo

The Titonka Quasqui Committee organized a trivia event and generously donated the proceeds to the library.

Maddie Post hosted and came up with questions. The Bancroft Fire Dept worked the bar and donated their tips to the library.  Karen Post obtained a grant from Thrivent that was used to purchase food.  The Titonka Food Center donated ground beef and the Library Board made desserts, served food, set-up and cleaned up. Submitted photos

Top photo: The Titonka Library hosted David Bergstrom who gave a presentation that covered 2,000 years of the Bibles Old Testament history in one hour. A retired Lutheran pastor and Titonka resident, Bergstrom brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic. He provided crucial historical context to events that are key to understanding the Judeo-Christian tradition. The event was free and open to everyone.

TITONKA—On April 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. the North Iowa Woodcarvers are hosting an event at the Titonka Library.

Keith Goetz and others from the North Iowa Woodcarvers Guild will give an informational presentation on the different tools, styles and techniques of woodcarving.

Get your creative juices flowing at the Titonka Library on Monday May 1 at 6 p.m. Learn how to make a scarf using just your fingers and special loop yarn.  The event is free, and you'll get to bring home a cozy scarf for next winter.

The first 15 to sign up can secure a spot. Call the library at 515-928-2509 or send an email to damien@titonka.lib.ia.us

LEDYARD—Ledyard farmer Scott Farrow was recently honored among the region’s highest-producing soybean farmers in the 2022 Asgrow^® National Yield Contest. Farrow won the award with an impressive yield of 94 bushels per acre with Asgrow AG21XF0 Brand.

Kemna Auto Center, a leading automotive dealership, announces that several of its technicians have received the prestigious 2022 Mark of Excellence Award. This annual accolade is presented by General Motors (GM) to honor the most outstanding dealerships and technicians in the country.

It is worth noting that the three GM Fixed Operations-Service Technician awardees at Kemna Auto Center have a combined experience of more than 60 years in the industry.

By Olivia Hanig

AHS Journalism

Every year Algona High School puts on a musical in the fall and a play in the spring. Last semester the theater department performed the musical Newsies, which was held in October. The musical was based on a rebellious newsboy who dreams of being an artist away from the big city.

All Call Theatre Company will hold auditions for the summer production, Once Upon a Mattress, a musical comedy retelling of the classic tale, The Princess and the Pea!

The performance is a message about overcoming adversity and striving/succeeding in pursuing dreams. By the end of the show, the self-absorbed is defeated and everyone learns to love and grow with one another for a better future.

Monday, April 24

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Bertha Godfrey Music Program

8 p.m.: STEM Presentations

Tuesday, April 25

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: Lucia Wallace Music Program

Wednesday, April 26

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy

Catholic Church

7 p.m.: Bertha Godfrey Music Program

8 p.m.: AHS Grand March