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Ink Spots

In which I try to excuse an oops moment

Families of Faith

The Goodness of God in the Land of the Living

By Jason Fischer, Lead Pastor at Algona Faith

Throwback: Shopping the Kinseth Corner

From the April 2, 1981, Algona Upper Des Moines newspaper.

One of the busiest corners in Bode of 1915-16 was the Kinseth Brothers corner. A grocery was in the left side of the store and a dry goods on the right. The taller building on the right, also a commercial duplex, with Nasby and Hauge Hardware and Hellman-Gangestad Drug sharing the structure. Dr. Pete Qually had his dentist's office upstairs.

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,

Recently, Donald Trump begged Christians at a Turning Point Action Believers’ Summit to “vote. Just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what: it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine... In four years, you don’t have to vote again, we’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to vote.” Shortly thereafter, a Fox News anchor gave him a chance to walk the comments back, but he doubled down on them.

The Daily Umbrella

“Expect the unexpected.”

That’s a great piece of advice about thinking ahead and having a plan B in case things don’t go as intended. Because, realistically, how often do things truly go as planned?

On a related note, I live by a piece of advice I received years ago on hiring in the workplace, which is, “The best predictor of future performance is past behavior.”

Out of the Past

Free barbecue at the Kossuth County Fair

 

150 Years Ago

Looking for free, family fun? Check out our parks

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.

Throwback: St. Joe’s famous Mulligan Stew

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

 

Too Many Cooks Didn't Spoil This Stew

Ink Spots

Of a family visit that was magical

 

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Our Kossuth County

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.

Out of the Past

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

The Daily Umbrella

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.

Families of Faith

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.

Families of Faith

How Times Have Changed

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

Throwback: Kossuth County Fair 1977

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

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