Letter to the Editor:

To the Editor:

As we approach election day on November 8th, 2022 I believe it is imperative that we all take a good look at the candidates and educate ourselves as to why any specific candidate should be elected to office.

In this case that’s look at three reasons why Senator Charles Grassley deserves another term as our United States Senator for Iowa.

To the Editor:

Summit Carbon Solutions is running large ads to tell us they care. I personally believe someone cares when they show me. Actions speak much louder than Summit’s ads. So far, their actions show they do not care about anyone. They only care about raking in your tax dollars. They are not paying for this hazardous pipeline. Your tax dollars are supporting it.

To the Editor:

Turning a dream into a reality

By Rev. Chris Burtnett

Pastor, First
Congregational United
Church of Christ

Taking care

of the little

By Dr. Micah Mitchell - Pastor, Lighthouse to Nations

Respect for all God’s children

So, I have heard part of Biden’s Democratic agenda is to improve education, invest in childcare, improve roads, internet access, and better wages. Yet, last week President Biden stood on national TV and blatantly announced his first priority after the mid- term elections would be to codify Roe v Wade as the law of the land. He would sign this into law on the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade on the 22nd of January.

Speaking of Mental Health

How many times do you hear that phrase in daily conversation? Not enough!!

We continue to live in a world that avoids the discussion at all costs, for fear of being stigmatized or different from others. Meanwhile, we watch family members and friends suffer and sometimes die from the deep pain they carry.

How do we change this? Who do we turn to for help? What resources are available? Where will the money come from?

Out of the Past - By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

Local News: Kossuth County has 645 men liable to military duty for the year 1872. So says adjutant General Baker. Cerro Gordo has 708, Palo Alto 287 and Clay 640.

Local News: Do not forget to vote for an addition to the number of Supervisors. An increase can do no harm, and it will be likely to create a better feeling throughout that part of the county not represented under the current system.

By Michael Tidemann

The Ghost of Craven Snuggs is a humorous crime novel that takes aim at Big Ag. Author Sandy Moffett is an emeritus professor of theatre at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.

As the saying goes, art imitates life. One could say Sandy Moffett’s entertaining and enlightening novel, The Ghost of Craven Snuggs, has a whole lot of life to it.

By Shane Goodman

The title of the 1988 song by Bobby McFerrin reminds us to relax and enjoy life. Follow the link and watch the video. It will make you feel good … and be happy. But what exactly does it mean to be happy?

Your vote will affect education

By Joe Carter

Superintendent

We are almost one quarter through the school year already, and the school year is off to a fantastic start! I continue to be impressed with the professionalism and passion of the staff at the Algona Community School District and their willingness to do whatever it takes and what is best for kids. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing group.

Now thank we all our God - By Rev. Thomas Cowell, pastor at St. John's Lutheran in Burt and partnership pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Algona

Out of the Past - By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

The Russell House, since the advent of the new proprietors Ammidon and Cheney is winning golden opinions of all its patrons, for the gentlemanly conduct of its hosts and for the first-class accomodations placed at the disposal of their guests. This house being situated on the public square, is a convenient stopping place for all who have business in town.

125 Years Ago

By Molly MacDonald

I remember . . . I remember . . .

Heather (4) announcing solemnly, out of the blue: “Texas is closed.”

Erin (10) and Meg (8), when confronted with burnt matches in their bedroom window sill: “Meg did it.” “Erin did it.” I blamed Meg since she was always the scalawag, but found out decades later that it was Erin.