I had to do it, so should today's kids There is too much, especially with all the curricular activities Kids are at school for a full work day, they shouldn't have to do more work after Teachers don't ...

Students have begun using the $13.1 million Algona Fieldhouse athletic facility. While some tasks still remain, Algona school officials planned to do a walkthrough this week to determine substantial ...

Of my adventures with screaming machines I wonder if anyone else has appliances that scream at them. So far, there have been three that roared at me, scaring me out of my wits. The first was a mystery ...

The Original Christmas Carols Writing an article for the paper on Christmas Day is a privilege for us pastors. Just last week, my good friend, Pastor Paul Avery mentioned that he had a godly jealously ...

Nitrate test strips and kits are a practical way to determine nitrate levels in water AMES – To help farmers and landowners better understand and monitor nitrate levels in surface and tile drainage ...

Multiple crews from the surrounding area battled an overnight fire at Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm near Corwith. The Bode Fire Department was among the departments called in to assist. The fire broke out ...

150 Years Ago The Methodists will celebrate Christmas Eve at the Hall. A Christmas Tree and the dispensing of the gifts which Santa Claus is supposed in some inconceivable manner to have a hand in ...

Looking back with gratitude To the Editor: It’s the end of the year. The days are short, nights long, and memories in full abundance. Looking back, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for this year. I ...

Time is running out Mid-America Publishing, which owns newspapers and shoppers in 15 Iowa counties, will cease operations April 2. And no — it’s not an April Fool’s joke. “We regret to inform you that ...

A mission trip to Guatemala for nine parishioners of Divine Mercy Parish of Kossuth County proved to be impactful to those they served and the missionaries. Among participants were Deacon David Penton ...

McGovern war diary reveals soldier before the statesman My Life in the Service: The World War II Diary of George McGovern George S. McGovern Introduction by Andrew J. Bacevich Franklin Square Press ...

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