By Dr. Micah Mitchell, Pastor, Lighthouse to Nations, Algona

Waiting on God: soaring with renewed strength

In Isaiah 40:31, we find a verse that holds a profound message of hope and inspiration for living a supernatural lifestyle. It says, “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

Throwback: Algona Publishing staff dresses up

for Ridiculous Days-year unknown

How many faces do you recognize?

By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

If the dogs of the town were all “put where they would do the most good,” we apprehend that there would be a great deal more sound sleeping done here, and there would be more bones to go into the soap-grease.

125 Years Ago

By Shane Goodman

My brother-in-law recently pointed out that, when my siblings and I refer to the place where we often buy meat, we call it “the locker.” Not even “the meat locker.” Just “the locker.” This choice of words doesn’t seem odd to me, but it does to him. Keep in mind, he is a lifelong Minnesotan.

By Molly MacDonald

Necessity, it has been said, is the mother of invention. Pictured here is my invention, which I think I will probably patent. If I knew how to do that. Which I don’t. O well.

To the Editor:

By Bryan Golden

Do you conquer problems or do they conquer you?  It’s attitude that determines whether you are a victor or a victim. Your age, education, financial status, or social standing don’t matter.  There are victors and victims from every background.  Victors are not special.  They are not better than others.  Victors know “they can” whereas victims are convinced “they can’t.”

Notice to Readers:

The information included on this page has been obtained from public records — either court files, police and sheriff logs or accident reports. The Kossuth County Advance staff reminds readers that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Monday, July 31

6:14 a.m. Report of 911 hang up, Swea City.

9:09 a.m. Report of stray dogs, Algona.

Monday, July 31

7:15 a.m. Fire alarm - no fire.

9:02 a.m. Accident.

9:12 a.m. Dumping issue.

10:30 a.m. Speak with officer.

10:39 a.m. Harassment.

11:09 a.m. Found property.

5:48 p.m. Escort.

10:49 p.m. Traffic control.

Tuesday, August 1

2:26 a.m. Suspicious vehicle.

8:47 a.m. Aided.

9:19 a.m. Escort.

10:10 a.m. Vin check request.

1:02 p.m. Driving complaint.