October 1, 2001

INFORMATION CLASS ON THE ALGONA POW CAMP PLANNED

Iowa Lakes Community College is offering an informational history class on the Algona Prisoner of War (POW) Camp.  This is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the role Kossuth County played in World War II.  

Discussion topics will be “Algona: ‘Hub’ of the Branch System,” “Effect of Camp Algona on Kossuth County,” “Camp Algona Oral Histories,” and “The Gift: The Nativity Scene.” 

The class will meet from 9 a.m. to11a.m., Mondays: Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29. 

Jerry Yocum will be the discussion leader for the classes.  Yocum has spent his summer working with the museum project and recording oral histories relating to Kossuth County and World War II.  Included in the oral histories discussion will be information on Americans who were prisoners of war. 

To register for the class call (515) 295-9455 or 1-877-807-9583.  Cost of the class is $25.