By Jacob Schutter

AHS Journalism

ALGONA—Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate FFA Week and its impact on members every day. FFA Week was observed February 17 through February 24. There were many fun activities that happened that week at AHS, like goat yoga, a pancake feed, labor auction, cherry pie feed, Ag Olympics and a truck show. The week could not be completed without dress up days.

ALGONA—Schnurr & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants has released an audit report on the Algona Community School District.

The report showed the district’s revenues totaled $25,935,489 for the year ended June 30, 2023, a 2.84 percent increase from the prior year.  Expenses for district operations for the year ended June 30, 2022, totaled $26,311,095, a 2.11 percent decrease from the prior year.

WESLEY—The North Central Iowa Research Association, in partnership with the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will host its annual meeting on Thursday, March 28 at the Wesley Community Center, located at 105 2nd St. South, Wesley.

DES MOINES—February set multiple records for warm, dry conditions and minimal precipitation, according to the latest water summary update.

February 2024 ranks among the top two warmest, top three driest and top five least snowy months on record. Overall winter temperatures also rank among the top five warmest recorded, with February showing a statewide average temperature more than 12 degrees above normal.

By Maggie Wartick

AHS Journalism

The Algona High School music department gets the opportunity to travel to Nashville from March 13 through the 17. The trip is for both choir and band students who would like to attend. They have a fun-filled itinerary planned for their week away. Senior, Aleena Rosacker, says, “I’m excited to finally go on a band and choir trip my senior year. I’m ready to get out of Iowa!”

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: closed until further notice due to construction.

3•2•Do

Kidstop soup supper

A Kidstop Childcare annual soup supper fundraiser is set for Wednesday, March 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Summit Center Cafeteria in Bancroft. Free-will donation meal serving homemade chicken noodle soup, chili, broccoli cheese soup, cinnamon rolls and fresh rolls. Take-out available, stop by and call 885-2379 by noon to place your order. All proceeds going toward building a new playground for the center.

Area residents rank in top of colleges at ISU

AMES—Three area students are ranked among the top 2 percent of students in their colleges at Iowa State University in Ames.

Algona: Brooklyn Helmers, sophomore, ISU College of Human Sciences; Ava Eisenbarth, sophomore, ISU College of Design.

Fenton: Meredith Tigges, junior, ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Thursday, March  14

Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic bread, apple crisp

11 a.m. – Exercise

1:15 p.m. – Board meeting

Friday, March  15

Tuna melt, cauliflower, oranges, dessert

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

Monday,  March  18

Turkey, cheesy hashbrowns, green bean casserole, dinner roll

10:30 a.m. – Bingo

1 p.m. – Corn hole tournament

Tuesday, March  19

Monday, March 18

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

6 p.m.: AHS Pops Concert

8 p.m.: All School Jazz Concert

Tuesday, March 19

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Academic Night of Excellence

Wednesday, March 20

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: City Council

Notice to Readers:

The information included on this page has been obtained from public records — either court files, police and sheriff logs or accident reports.

Monday, March 4

6:23 a.m. Report of accident, Winnebago County.

7:55 a.m. Report of information, Fenton.

11:29 a.m. Report of scam letter, Titonka.

1:40 p.m. Traffic stop, Wesley.

2:05 p.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Algona.

Monday, March 4

7:53 a.m. ALICE training.

10:27 a.m. Death.

4:40 p.m. Unlock.

5:52 p.m. Accident.

7:44 p.m. Welfare check.

7:58 p.m. Peace disturbance.

Tuesday, March 5

12:37 a.m. Noise complaint.

7:08 a.m. Animal complaint.

7:12 a.m. Accident.

8:38 a.m. Ambulance.

9:00 a.m. ALICE Training.

6:38 p.m. Speak with officer.

8:39 p.m. Accident.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

FENTON—The Fenton Emergency Services (fire department and EMS) is on a fundraising mission to replace its outdated and detoriating fire station.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

ALGONA—The Bishop Garrigan High School Drama Department will present the Woody Allen comedy, “Don’t Drink the Water”, on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. Both performances begin at 7 p.m. in the Friedmann Auditorium at the Bishop Garrigan High School.

By Kim Wegener

Features Writer

WEST BEND—Hailey Banwart’s dream of opening her own store front bakery came true when Hailey B’s Bakery opened its doors to the public in late 2023. The business is located in the former Canyon Plastics location, on the corner of Highway 15 and 2nd Ave NE in West Bend.

A native of Rolfe, Banwart got her passion for baking from her mom who baked cakes for family, friends and community members.