Memoir describes grief and survival

A Widows’ Guide To Becoming A Handyman

Susan Huehn

Ice Cube Press

ISBN 9781948509

$21.95

The first question a person should ask before writing a memoir is pretty simple: Would other people be interested in reading about my life?

For Susan Huehn, author of A Widow’s Guide To Becoming A Handyman, the answer is a resounding YES.

Of the many house moves in my life

175 Years Ago

Major William Williams, who took over the old fort at Fort Dodge in 1853 and laid out the present city, came to the fort in 1850 as a settler for the troops stationed there. In 1856, when the little Algona settlement began to grow, he sent a stock of goods up to be sold to the settlers.

All remained sober on July 4th

150 Years Ago

Remember Skype?

It was more than two decades ago when my friend Eric introduced me to fascinating technology that allowed him to make a video call to his family in another state from his computer. It was something he called Skype, and that company name eventually became a verb for many of us. Sure, the early calls looked a bit like Max Headroom pimping New Coke, but we all felt a bit like the Jetsons with this newfound know-how.

Life is full of very difficult questions. Why do good things happen to bad people? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why is there injustice? Why is there oppression? If there really is a God, why doesn’t He do something about it? Why would a loving God allow these things to happen? Why? Just why?

Letter to the Editor,

The members of the historic First Congregational United Church of Christ of Algona, Iowa wish to share news with the public about changes that will be happening in our church. Over 165 years ago, our founder, Father Chauncey Taylor, traveled from Massachusetts, walking the last forty miles from Ft. Dodge to then Call’s Grove. He conducted the first worship service in the community in the Moore cabin only one block south of our church property today.

New Presbyterian Church in Lone Rock

150 Years Ago
Next Sunday at the Universalist Church will be the children’s Sunday, and all the exercises will be conducted in their interest.  It is designed to make everything as pleasing to the children as is possible, and hence, those who can, are requested to bring flowers and bouquets for that occasion

When summer comes, it’s great to see kids out riding their bikes, playing on scooters and having fun with their friends. This time of year we see people of all ages out and about and we want our community to be a safe place for everyone. At the police department we have heard lots of reports – and seen for ourselves unsafe riding behaviors that need to be addressed.

No left turns

For Father’s day, Shane Goodman shared one of his favorite columns from one of his favorite people. This piece by Michael Gartner originally ran in USA Today just before Father’s Day in 2006.

A dad who lived to be 102 tells his son the secret to a long life: No left turns

Where Vultures Gather: Finding God’s Victory in a Distracted Age

Governor fails property rights test with veto

Letter to the Editor:

To the Editor:

150 Years Ago

A wagon load of our Free Methodist friends started yesterday morning for Plymouth, Cerro Gordo county, to attend a camp meeting.

125 Years Ago

To the Editor:

Like many fellow Iowa private property owners, I am greatly disappointed in Gov. Kim Reynolds’ veto of HF 639. The bill was passed by non-partisan majorities in both the Iowa House and Senate. The primary focus of the bill was to favor private property righters over deep-pocketed, for-profit companies’ abusive use of eminent domain.