Life is just peachy at the Kossuth County Farmers Market. Just ask market vendor Darwin Luedtke, or as his business card says, “The Peach Guy!”

Darwin and Marlys joined our market a few years ago, bearing sweet-smelling peaches grown in the southern states to Iowa. In addition to fresh peaches he often will carry Amish-grown tomatoes and cantaloupe melon. Be sure to stop by and check out his table at the Wednesday and Saturday market. You’ll be glad you did!

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office is honored to recognize David Trunkhill of Titonka as our June 1440 Citizen of the Month. David was nominated for his 20 plus years of dedicated service as the Fire Chief for the Titonka Fire Department. He has served his community in so many ways and goes above and beyond in his willingness to volunteer and help others.

The River Road Golf Club hosted a chamber coffee last Friday to kick off their 50th anniversary celebration. The club has consistently been owned and operated by members of the Hoover family. There will not be a chamber coffee for Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The next chamber coffee will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the POW Museum.

By Jim Schipper

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity

Corporation Board Member

Many families turn to federal and private student loans, like those offered by ISL Education Lending, to cover remaining college costs after savings, earnings and other financial aid. But the options for college financing can be confusing. Here are seven tips for finding the right loans for your family.

First Congregational United Church of Christ Board of Directors Vice-President Mick Schlievert (at right) and Pastor Chris Burtnett (at left) present a check in the amount of $2,400 to C.A.R.E. Team Director Ally Klee Studer from the fund-raising dinner held June 19 which was sponsored by the church at 315 South Moore Street. This is the second year that the congregation has hosted a dinner to support the C.A.R.E. Team’s mission and ministry in Kossuth County.

On June 22 the Corwith-Wesley-Lu Verne (CWL) class of 1984 held their 40th class reunion at the Handlebar in Lu Verne.

Classmates from left are: Mary Kay (Capesius) Prasco, Dale Hansmeier, Brenda (Brunsen) Brandt, Linda (Otis) Degen, Joella (Elbert) Leider, Jean (Forburger) Hollinrake, Susan (Dornbier) Thiede, Lisa (Fisher) Hoover, Mike Flaherty, Angie (Peterson) Hain and Doug Niewald

Much of Iowa received heavy rains which only allowed farmers 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 30, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities were limited due to rain and flooding throughout much of the State.

Sharon Lovstad, Barb Harms and Jane Boyd headed up the project to purchase 20 stacking banquet chairs for the meeting/dining room in the Burt Activity Complex.

The Burt Federated, Women's Club donated money to purchase eight of the chairs. Members are Barb Harms, Sue Menke, Connee Espe, Sharon Lovstad, Jane Boyd, Mary Andrews, Lee Ann Cesaro, Delores Thilges, Victoria Koestler, Barb Carley, Ruth Isebrand, Barb Dittmer and Avis Christensen.

Midland Power Cooperative members reelected three incumbent directors and one new director at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, who retired from the board after serving for 29 years.

DES MOINES—State Auditor Rob Sand today urged Iowans and their community leaders to be on alert for people preying on victims of the flooding in Iowa.

“Iowans are known for rallying around victims of natural disasters.  Communities come together to help with clean-up and provide for people who have lost everything,” said Sand.  “Unfortunately, natural disasters are also calling cards for con artists.”

Hazelnut production, pruning, processing, agroforestry and water quality

FENTON—Healthy Harvest of North Iowa, Nut Haven, The Iowa Nut Growers Association, and Hazel Acres are hosting a North Iowa Hazelnut Field Day and Orchard Tour at Hazel Acres on Sunday, July 14 starting at 3 p.m.  Learn about hazelnut production, processing, pruning, agroforestry and water quality benefits of perennial crops. Hazel Acres is located at 3503 40th Ave, Fenton, IA 50539.

From the Iowa Propane Gas Association

Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman issued a statement regarding approval of the Summit Carbon Solutions hazardous liquid pipeline by the Iowa Utilities Board:

The average price received by farmers for corn during May 2024 in Iowa was $4.63 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was 13 cents above the April price but $1.94 below May 2023.

The May 2024 average price received by farmers for soybeans, at $11.90 per bushel, was 20 cents below the April price and $2.60 below the May 2023 price.

Kid’s Summer Camp and camp showcase performance

Camp details: Kids camp will combine improv, scene work, singing, and choreography. This camp is for grades entering fifth through eighth. Please make sure you are available for all camp dates and times. Sunday, July 14th, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Bishop Garrigan. Camp cost is $20.00 per person due on the first day of camp.