In early March, Enterprise Media conducted an unscientific poll on its websites for the Spencer Daily Reporter, the Dickinson County News in Spirit Lake and the Kossuth County Advance in Algona. People were asked to select one of several options to answer the following question: What do you say about the U.S. and the situation in Ukraine?

Imagine winning a pony! Would we ever see a promotion like this today? Would it work as well? Did children beg their parents to shop at East End Grocery so they could enter to win? Does anyone remember who won the pony and whatever became of it?

From the Algona Upper Des Moines, June 29, 1954 archives....

Something to look forward to

By Rev. Walt Reemtsma - Pastor, Burt, Lone Rock Presbyterian churches

By Shane Goodman

Chickering right.... once again

I learned to type as a student at Algona High School in the 1980s. Our class instructor, Mr. Chickering, said we better all learn how to type, as most all of us would need to know how to use computers in our daily tasks. He was right.

By Douglas Burns

What separates average-to-good Iowa towns from thriving ones, former Governor Terry Branstad often said, is the presence of locally owned banks and a dedicated community newspaper.

Community newspapers are a big part of what makes Iowa, well, Iowa.

By Dar Elbert - KRHC

It is hard to believe that March is nearly over, and spring has sprung! Along with the warmer weather days ahead, we have much to celebrate at Kossuth Regional Health Center this spring.

First off, the women have spoken, and Kossuth Regional Health Center proudly accepted the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital Obstetrics Care and Best Emergency Care in 2023.

150 Years Ago

An Entertainment will be given at the Baptist Church, Tuesday evening April 1st, consisting of Recitations, Essays, Tableaux, and the amusing comedy “Mrs. Whimper’s Failure,” by Miss Wooster’s pupils, and Music under the direction of Mrs. Kenyon. Doors open at 7, exercises to commence at 7:30. Admission 25 cents, two-thirds of proceeds to be applied toward the purchase of an organ for the Congregationalist Church.

125 Years Ago

On our way to extinction

To the Editor:

It’s crunch time for eminent domain reform

To the Editor:

It’s crunch time in the Iowa Legislature with the looming funnel deadline of March 31st. For landowners targeted for eminent domain by the profiteers of the CO2 pipelines it’s been a years-long David and Goliath fight, and the battle is now taking place in the Iowa Senate.

Forces of Destiny

Symphony

Letter to the Editor:

Easter: when the world says no and God says yes

Rev. John Heille,Lead Pastor, Good Hope, Immanuel and St.John’s Lutheran Churches

The closer we get to Easter one thing gets clear: Easter is God’s great yes. God says yes to new life for all creation and for every one of us. Jesus stepped out of the tomb and he let loose God’s gifts of life, freedom, hope, forgiveness, peace, and joy. Jesus broke out of the tomb and new life broke out.

Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee a few weeks ago moved through committee in two days and last week moved through the Ways & Means Committee in one day. Senate File 546 would result in removing a major component of government transparency.

The Titanic comes to Algona

150 Years Ago

Mr. Henry Martin, who was injured this winter by being thrown upon a woodpile by a runaway team, and whose limb was amputated in consequence of his injuries, has commenced a suit for damages against the town and the owners of the woodpile, jointly. He claims $20,000. Mr. Martin is now able to leave his room, and walk about the house.

125 Years Ago

Another flight, another slight-but-not-my-fault glitch

Once again I have managed to fly to Los Angeles and back without: 1) losing my wallet; 2) missing my flight because of being immersed in a crossword puzzle; 3) forgetting my carry-on bag at the gate; 4) okay, I think that about covers it.

By Rick Murphy

City of Algona