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

If only....

We subscribed to the Sunday Register for all of my childhood years. The news. The sports. The inserts. The classifieds. And what Mom valued the most, the TV guide. That handy little insert was pulled out of the paper and placed on the end table by the couch where she relaxed. We all knew, if you took the TV guide, you put it back where you found it or there would be hell to pay.

To the Editor:

Once again, AAUW—Algona Branch marked the day, this year March 14, when women earned in 14 ½ months what a man at the same job made in 12 months. It’s getting a little better, but the pay gap still means that skills, titles, and how hard they work do not result in the same salary for women as their male counterpart.

By Rev. Jason Fischer, Lead Pastor, Algona Faith

Purim Courage

From the Kossuth County Advance archives is this gem from 1969 that shows many signs of the time. Ringing for the Boys Chorus and Bellringers on downtown Algona streets last Saturday were left to right: JoAnn Taylor, Liz  Ambrose, Jane Skogstrom and Becky Thoreson.

Show up - Time is running short

To the editor:

Show up - Time is running short

To the editor:

Nebraska Street will not be vacated

150 Years Ago

Spring Term of Algona College opens March 26th. No school in the west offers better facilities for acquiring a thorough Classical and Scientific Education.

125 Years Ago