Algona Community School District

Algona High School hosted and competed in a quiz bowl tournament on Saturday, November 12th. This tournament was a national qualifier, which means the top ten percent of teams who...

This week’s senior spotlight is Lauren Anderson. She is the daughter of Matt and Dini Anderson. Lauren was born in Mason City, Iowa, but grew up here in Algona with her siblings: ...

To start the year off, on Thursday, November 17th, the girls’ wrestling team traveled to Fort Dodge to take on Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Boone, Des Moines East, East Sac County, Nort...

Around the holiday season there are many people who want to give back, and there are a variety of ways to do that. People can make donations to local organizations like the Food P...

Jacob Adams was born and raised in Swea City, Iowa, with his older sister, Carrie, and his older brother, Matt. His brother, Matt, is a twin, who was born just before him. Mr. Ada...

The 2022-2023 basketball season has officially started. Last year, the boys ended their season with a record of 8-14, and the girls ended with an overall record of 11-11. The girl...

Six students from Algona High School and Algona Middle School's Special Olympics team traveled to Buena Vista on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. While there, they participated in Buena...

The Algona members of Model U.N. traveled to Des Moines on November second and third for the Iowa Youth Symposium. The group convened at NIACC earlier this fall for the Central Io...

Twelve FFA members from Algona High School went to the 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was the first time attending an FFA National Convention for 11 o...

Todd VanOtterloo was raised in Algona, Iowa. Ann Doornick and Kevin VanOtterloo are his parents. VanOtterloo has a younger brother and sister as well. VanOtterloo received hi...

The American national holiday known as Thanksgiving Day will take place on November 24 in 2022. Get your food and goodies to prepare for the upcoming holiday this month. Pre...

Simon Feucht is this week’s Senior Spotlight. Simon is from Algona, Iowa. He attended Algona for his entire schooling besides for 7th and 8th grade, in which he attended Pella Chr...

Making food last minute can add to the stress during the holiday seasons. If you’re needing to bring a desert to your Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations this year, the FCC...

The 2022 Algona High School girls’ wrestling team kicked off their season on Monday, October 31. The team consists of 15 girls total, with six returning wrestlers. This year, AHS ...

On Tuesday, October 25th, the swim team had a meet in Carroll and placed 3rd with 38 points. Highlights from that night included Emily Paulson finishing in 29.76 in the 50 Yard Fr...

As the Algona fall sports seasons come to a close, students are ready to start their 2022-2023 winter sports, including basketball season. The Algona girls will have five r...

Veteran’s Day was established in 1954 when President Eisenhower signed a bill and Congress passed it. Before this bill was passed, this day was called “Armistice Day” to celebrate...

On Saturday, October 29th, the State cross country meet was held for both the boys and girls at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge. In order to make it to State, the...

Algona High School is proud to announce this year's All State Choir qualifier, Seth Walker! Walker is a junior and this is his second year to be accepted into this prestigious cho...

On Wednesday, October 19th, the cross country team traveled to Humboldt to compete in their District, State qualifier event at the Joe Sheldon County Park. Both the girls’ and boy...