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Algona, Iowa Algona is the county seat of Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,487 at the 2020 census. Ambrose A. Call State Park is located two miles southwest of the city. History Algona was founded in 1854 and was named after the A ...

. It is located in the

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Background

The school is named after Bishop Phillip Joseph Garrigan, the 1st Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school was opened in 1959 to serve as a regional high school for 5 parishes.

Athletics

The Golden Bears participate in the

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in the following sports: *Football ** 1985 Class 2A State Champions *Cross Country *Volleyball *Basketball **Girls’ class 1A state champions 2022 *Bowling *Wrestling *Golf ** Girls' 8-time State Champions (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019) ** Boys' 11-time State Champions (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) *Tennis *Track and Field *Baseball *Softball

Notable alumni

* Brad Nelson, former

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References

External links

Official website

Student-run website
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