By Nick Diers, City of Algona

Summer is winding down fast, but there is still plenty of time to get out and enjoy our local parks. If you are looking for things to do that don’t cost an arm and a leg, here are five free family activities that you can enjoy anytime.

From the Aug. 22, 1977 Kossuth County Advance newspaper.

Too Many Cooks Didn't Spoil This Stew

Of a family visit that was magical

Letter to the Editor

Fall Leadership Series begins Aug. 7

Kossuth/Palo Alto Economic Development Corporation Fall Leadership Series will begin on August 7.

All Leadership Sessions will be held at The Shore’s in Emmetsburg, Iowa.  Each session was designed to meet the need of our area businesses.  We hope that you can join us. Pre-registration is required.

Session 1:  August 7 | 1 – 3 p.m.

Television has come to Algona!

150 Years Ago

OKOBOJI. --- A number of our people are talking of indulging themselves in a little jaunt to this famous lake before long. It is said that the lake abounds in fine fish, and there is a chance for fun in that quarter.

125 Years Ago

Thunderstorm no-no’s

With the severe weather lately, I was reminded of my mother’s insistence that nobody talk on the telephone during a thunderstorm, as that person could be electrocuted. As kids, we filed this one with the “don’t cross your eyes or they will stay that way” threat. But, apparently, Mom was right on the telephone rule, at least with corded, landline phones, as lightning really can travel through the phone lines.

What is the ‘good news’?

Editorial Library, Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.

The term “good news” is often used by Christians in reference to their faith. Good news is at the heart of Christianity, and it has both symbolic and literal meaning in reference to the New Testament.

How Times Have Changed

By Walt Reemtsma, Pastor at Burt and Lone Rock Presbyterian Churches

A few highlights from the Aug. 15, 1977 Kossuth County Advance

My Black Country redefines country music history

By Michael Tidemann

My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future

Alice Randall

Atria/Black Privilege Publishing

ISBN 978-1668018408

$28.99

(Also available in softcover and on Kindle)

2000s kids will never know

Rex Post, an avid reader of the Daily Umbrella, recently forwarded a link to a story called “29 Things a 2000s Kid Will Never Understand” by CH Andersen that published in Readers Digest. A few of the examples hit home with me, spurring memories and making me think of similar experiences. See if any of these connect with you.

River Road Golf Course opens

150 Years Ago

Ministry: Our Way or Jesus’ Way?

By Russ Jacobsen, Pastor at Algona First United Methodist Church

From the July 18, 2002 Algona Upper Des Moines