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FAMILIES OF FAITH: Be anxious for nothing

By Rev. Al Foote, Pastor, Evangelical Free Church, Algona

ON THE SIDE: Live your life your way in the COVID era

When COVID-19 began to spread throughout this country about two years ago, fear became a commodity. Politicians began trading in it immediately, seizing power and taking measures they determined were for our own good. Some health experts became the go-to for people based solely on their personal beliefs. Some great scientists who had a handle on what was happening were ignored in favor of the outrageous.

LEGISLATURE: What lawmakers said after week one of session

The Iowa Legislature gaveled into session last week. Below are excerpts of what lawmakers had to say about it. Included are Rep. Henry Stone, R-Forest City, and Rep. Terry Baxter, R-Garner, both of whom represent portions of Kossuth County in the Iowa House; Sen. Dennis Guth, who represents Kossuth County in the Iowa Senate; and Jennifer Konfrst, D-Windsor Heights, who is the House Democratic Leader.

 

TRAVEL DIARY: Normandy - a grim reminder

By Jim Sloter

OUT OF THE PAST: 1897: Self rocking baby cradle invented in Armstrong

By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

THE ADVANCE EDITORIAL

Senseless battles over power to run elections

Posturing for power has long been the name of the game in Washington, D.C. Americans are ignorant to think the shenanigans and ploys undertaken today are any different than those committed during our nation’s history. The only real difference is that with the prevalence of social media, the politicians themselves openly take positions in hopes of “trending” in front of their favored supporters. 

OUR KOSSUTH COUNTY: How to beat the SAD winter blues

By Mia Hegarty-Roach, KRHC Psychologist

As the days get colder and daylight hours remain short, many people find themselves feeling down. They may feel blue around the holidays or fall into a slump after the fun and festivities have ended. Some people have more serious mood changes, lasting throughout the fall and winter when there’s less natural sunlight.

This seasonal depression is called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. 

FAMILIES OF FAITH: Just be. God loves you!

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

ON THE SIDE: Feelin’ good

You know people who smoke weed. You might not know they do, but chances are you have friends, coworkers, people you share a pew with at church, other parents whose kids are active with yours, or family members who find relief, relaxation, joy or satisfaction from smoking pot. There is an effort in the Legislature to legalize pot, perhaps a political ploy in an election year. Backers want to treat it like alcohol.

THE ADVANCE EDITORIAL: What Legislature should do in 2022

The Iowa Legislature gaveled into session this week, and over the course of the next several months we are going to read and hear about a lot of proposals, all of which are pointed at meeting the demands of some segment of society that needs to be addressed or some special interest group with an agenda and a pile of cash. All that aside, in no particularly order, here’s what the Legislature ought to do in 2022:

TRAVEL DIARY: Bayeux on the way to Normandy

Somewhere west of Paris on our way to France’s Normandy coast, we came upon a huge shopping center that seemed to contain anything you could possibly need or want. It was fun to look over their furniture, kitchen layouts, appliances etc., much different than we see at home. The grocery store with its many departments was neat and orderly in the extreme. 

GUEST EDITORIAL: His bill to see public records: $604,000

By Randy Evans, IFOIC Executive Director

The past couple of years have been challenging for Iowa’s 327 public school districts. Parents have become very engaged with their schools — and enraged, too, at times. This has revolved around masks and vaccines, what is being taught or not taught, the content of library books, and an assortment of other concerns.

OUT OF THE PAST: Big blizzard hits the county; homecoming royalty at Ledyard

150 Years Ago

It is proposed by the different denominations to hold Union services during the week of prayer, commencing Sunday January 7th. There will be a prayer meeting each day in the afternoon, and preaching in the evening. All are invited. 

 

125 Years Ago

FAMILIES OF FAITH

Choose to walk in repentance towards Jesus in the new year

By Rev. Patrick Mostek - Assistant Pastor at Grace Church

THE ADVANCE EDITORIAL

Employer vaccination mandate needs review

Kurt Warner - American Underdog

Out of the Past - By Gene Miller

In the winter of 1994 I was living near Ackley, Iowa and one evening my son and I went to the local high school to watch a benefit basketball game being sponsored by the local Lions Club.

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