By Kenneth E. Thorpe

The Biden administration just announced a new initiative to improve cancer outcomes in low-income communities across the United States. It's sorely needed. Research shows cancer mortality is more than 10% higher in communities experiencing persistent poverty, compared to those that aren't.

God’s faithfulness shines through

By Rev. John Heille

Lead Pastor, Good Hope, Immanuel and St.John’s

Lutheran Churches

One promise heard throughout the stories and books of the Bible is that God stays faithful.

Period.

God’s promises will not be shaken, no matter what.

The scripture repeatedly reveals just how God’s steadfast love endures for imperfect people living in an imperfect world.

By Shane Goodman

“You ever gambled money, Dad?”

That was a question I asked my father as a 12-year-old boy when we were driving down the road. He replied by asking me if I had a dollar bill and if I could show it to him. I peeled one of the three dollar bills I had out of my billfold and held it up. Dad swiped the dollar from my hand, rolled down his car window, and let that dollar bill fly down the highway.

“That’s gambling,” he told me.

By Molly MacDonald

By Michael Tidemann

So what is Iowa, and who are Iowans?

Those are the questions Timothy Fay answers in his charming essay collection, The Wapsipinicon Almanac, recently released by the University of Iowa Press. The book contains a collection of contributions from writers, artists and advertisements over the more than 30-year span of Fay’s literary journal by the same title. Fay published the journal on a letterpress from 1988 through 2018.

Who else would like to see hats come back as a part of an everyday accessory when leaving the house? This ad from the Algona Upper Des Moines newspaper encourages every man to make a good impression.

By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

Mr. Calvin, a merchant of Clermont and a relation of M. W. Stough has visited Algona within the last few days on his way to Spirit Lake. This is Mr. Calvin’s first visit to Algona and he expresses himself greatly pleased with the town. Our Court House he considers one of the best in the State.

125 Years Ago

By Rick Murphy, Algona Mayor

When I arrived in the community of Algona years ago, it didn’t take long for me to discover what an active and welcoming community it was. Algona is an excellent place to get started with a new career or business, connect with others through service organizations and build a community of friends.

By Rev. Jason Fischer - Lead Pastor, Algona Faith

Hold on loosely

The Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 10:39 said, “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” God will not take second place. He will not let anyone else sit on His throne. Whatever you try to hold onto you lose, but whatever you give up to God’s care and control you will have forever.

Enjoy these photos from the 1963 Kossuth County Fair found in the Aug. 27 Kossuth County Advance Newspaper. Then check out the photos and winners from this year’s fair in Section B of this paper. The more things change the more they stay the same.

By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

Mr. Leggett has bought the large building used as a livery stable by Mr. Lamb, and will move it to one of the business streets. He intends fitting it up for a store and renting. The building is quite large and will make a fine comodious store if properly reconstructed.

125 Years Ago

By Dar Elbert - KRHC CEO

Did you know that about one-fourth of patients do not follow their provider’s advice? This lack of conformity to medical advice is due to many different reasons and can include inadequate or confusing communication between the patient and their provider.

By Shane Goodman

When I pay for things with cash, I often throw the coins in a nook on the console of my vehicle. When the coins start piling up, I toss them in my pocket, and they usually end up in my desk drawer, waiting to be exchanged for a Snickers bar in our office vending machines.

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?