Letter to the Editor,

The members of the historic First Congregational United Church of Christ of Algona, Iowa wish to share news with the public about changes that will be happening in our church. Over 165 years ago, our founder, Father Chauncey Taylor, traveled from Massachusetts, walking the last forty miles from Ft. Dodge to then Call’s Grove. He conducted the first worship service in the community in the Moore cabin only one block south of our church property today.

New Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock

150 Years Ago
Next Sunday at the Universalist Church will be the children’s Sunday, and all the exercises will be conducted in their interest.  It is designed to make everything as pleasing to the children as is possible, and hence, those who can, are requested to bring flowers and bouquets for that occasion

When summer comes, it’s great to see kids out riding their bikes, playing on scooters and having fun with their friends. This time of year we see people of all ages out and about and we want our community to be a safe place for everyone. At the police department we have heard lots of reports – and seen for ourselves unsafe riding behaviors that need to be addressed.

No left turns

For Father’s day, Shane Goodman shared one of his favorite columns from one of his favorite people. This piece by Michael Gartner originally ran in USA Today just before Father’s Day in 2006.

A dad who lived to be 102 tells his son the secret to a long life: No left turns

Where Vultures Gather: Finding God’s Victory in a Distracted Age

Governor fails property rights test with veto

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To the Editor:

150 Years Ago

A wagon load of our Free Methodist friends started yesterday morning for Plymouth, Cerro Gordo county, to attend a camp meeting.

125 Years Ago

To the Editor:

Like many fellow Iowa private property owners, I am greatly disappointed in Gov. Kim Reynolds’ veto of HF 639. The bill was passed by non-partisan majorities in both the Iowa House and Senate. The primary focus of the bill was to favor private property righters over deep-pocketed, for-profit companies’ abusive use of eminent domain.

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Sometimes, leadership means slowing down and taking a hard look at the facts. That’s exactly what Governor Reynolds did when she vetoed HF 639—and I want to thank her for it.

My house wasn’t too quiet for very long after Seamus died. Like just a few days. Daughter Erin and family are moving to Tennessee (She’s the new Superintendent of Schools in Johnson City - we’re all so proud of her!). They have a rental house there for the time being and can’t take their two 12-year-old cats - although the rental allows dogs, so they can take Winston. Of course, since she’s in our family, parting with their pets broke her heart. Well, sez I, I’ll take them.

It’s not about politics;

it is about patriotism

Flag Day was Saturday, and I proudly flew the red, white and blue at my home. My flag is still flying. Maybe yours is, too. I hope so.

The American Flag means something to me, and it’s not about politics; it is about patriotism.

Cool, Refreshing Waters

The Iowa Supreme Court gave citizen engagement and accessibility to public meetings a much-needed boost Friday in an appeal of a lawsuit against the Iowa City Community School District.

The district’s practice of posting full videos of school board meetings on the internet for on-demand public viewing was at the heart of the case.