Lessons learned 

at the library

By Shane Goodman

By Dr. Micah Mitchell

Pastor, Lighthouse to Nations, Algona

You’re designed to be a miracle

In His Name

By Rev. Al Foote

Pastor, Evangelical

Free Church, Algona

Of Seamus and things that go bump in the night

By Molly MacDonald

I’m writing this on the Fourth of July and Seamus is not a happy camper. Seamus, if you are a newcomer to this column (welcome!), is my nine-year-old German Shepherd mix who has been with me for two years now. 

Mills Bros. Circus to perform at the county fair grounds

By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

Encountering fast moving traffic on the Appian Way

By Jim Sloter

The road on which we drove and spent the night parked beside has been preserved from ancient times and is known to all Italians and many others as the Appian Way (Via Appia). It had more nighttime activity and was less quiet than expected – ‘Lovers Lane’ might have been more appropriate. Even so, we did get a good night’s rest after the coming and going ceased.

Howard Omdahl will be honored

By Don Heupel

Kossuth County Agricultural 

and Motorsports Museum

The best thing since sliced bread 

By Shane Goodman

You have heard this phrase, maybe even said it. My retired neighbor Ron recently told me that he remembered when sliced bread first became available in stores in his Nebraska hometown. “It was a game-changer,” he remarked.

My daughter Sara and I were intrigued by his story and wondered aloud when sliced bread became mainstream. I assured them I would look into it.

Pray and ask in his name

By Dr. Micah Mitchell

Pastor, Lighthouse to Nations, Algona

Today, I will endeavor to write to you prophetically. Please, give me the grace to increase your faith and speak to your authority as a Christian. I believe that every Holy Spirit-filled Christian must understand the symbolism of the word “name” in the Bible. I’m going to give you a few scripture references real quick.

In 1945 Future Homemakers of America (FHA) was officially founded at a convention in Chicago, Ill. It was a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in public and private school through grade 6–12. By 1966 America’s membership peaked at 607,175. 

Viva Larimer prettiest girl in Kossuth 

By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

On Friday afternoon of last week a severe storm of wind and rain passed over the eastern part of our County. In Wesley Township one house was blown down and demolished. Fortunately it was unoccupied. The house of Mr. Miner was moved from its foundation. One end was blown about ten feet. Further, no serious damage was done.

125 Years Ago

Roman Forum, a must see

By Jim Sloter

We completed our main floor tour by taking a close look at the Basilica’s main altar which is located directly over St. Peter’s tomb. The altar is a Basilica focal point identified by an elaborate 90 foot tall canopy supported on four intricately carved columns.

Get real, tough

 By Brad Hicks

Cable networks went with wall-to-wall coverage of the Independence Day parade shooting in the northern Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Six people were killed and 24 injured when a 22-year-old white male opened fire from the roof of a building. If you care about the other details of the event, you likely have already read and/or heard about them and perhaps discussed them.

County Wide Breakfast Kossuth/Palo Alto County EDC

By Maureen Elbert

K/PACEDC

A hard pill to swallow

By Shane Goodman

Perspective can be good medicine, but it’s not always an easy pill to swallow.