Veterans Visit Camp Algona POW Museum

A group of Franklin County veterans (and their family and friends) visited the Camp Algona POW Museum last Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The day trip was coordinated by Franklin County VA Director Adam Akers, who said they had a great time. He recently told the Chronicle that these trips are a great way for veterans to socialize with one another.

Lunch was provided for the veterans last Tuesday, as always.

While at the museum, the group had the chance to see the nativity scene built by Eduard Kaib, Horst Wendlandt, Eric Knoll and three friends who were Prisoners of War at Camp Algona. (When the war ended, they donated the scene, which includes 65 one-half life size figures, to the town of Algona.)

According to Akers, the funding for the bus trip was made possible by Clinton Poley, who left a monetary donation to Franklin County after his death in 2020. The Board of Supervisors designated the money to be spent on veterans in the county to honor Clinton’s time in service.