The Algona community - and the wider north central Iowa region - were hit with a stunning tragedy on Sept. 13. The response of that community was equally stunning in a positive, uplifting way. The tragedy, of course, was the line of duty death of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram, who was ...
Welcoming a newborn baby into the world is an exciting time, although it may be full of uncertainty and questions for first-time parents or grandparents. Questions about baby’s health, sleeping routines and nursing are often at the top of the list. In just a few short months, I’ll become a ...
Nobody knows exactly how long humans have cultivated the soybean, but agricultural historians seem quite certain its domestication as a crop in China dates back three millennia. There are actually Chinese records documenting soybean growth as far back as the 11th century. There is some ...
Shooting hoops or playing a vigorous game of pickleball will be possible late next year in a new sports pavilion to be built at Corridor Plaza. And after working up a thirst and an appetite on the playing floors, people will be able to enjoy the offerings of a planned microbrewery/restaurant ...
To the editor: Do you remember where you were and what you were doing on 9-11-2001? I will never forget that day. We were all Americans that day. We cried together and hugged each other and were so grateful we didn’t lose a loved one. Look at us today. We are so divided. Why? What has ...
Roughly three months after our country exceeded $32 trillion in debt, we have surpassed another grim milestone and broken another unfortunate record. Our national debt has officially eclipsed $33 trillion, which is now the highest debt burden in American history. To put this figure into ...