St. John’s Bancroft 50 year class reunion was held Saturday Aug. 31 in Bancroft. The class of 42 had 27 in attendance and one member, Donna Blocker, is deceased.

Sitting from left are: Al Schneider, Joanne Arentson, Gary Elsbecker, Jean Leute and Sharon Thilges.

Second row from left: Deb Schoeneshoefers, Dave Vaske, Carol Reinken, Steve Rahe, Mike Coady, Barb Nelson, Sue Johnson, Lori Kruse, Patricia Miller and Michelle Carlson.

On a beautiful crisp fall weeknight, Wednesday, Sept. 4, the First United Methodist Church celebrated the kick-off of The Vine with a block party. It was a great way to get to know neighbors, relax, visit our church community and offer delicious food, sweet treats and activities.

The Vine is UMC’s Wednesday night family church services which will begin Wednesday, Sept. 11 and run through May. The schedule for the family church service is as follows:

Photo below is first grade Bulldog Heroes

For September in first row are: Hattie Schutjer, Nora Fell, Mace Arnold, Jasper Wolf and Elijah Leners.

Second grade Bulldog Heroes for September in second row are: Calla Bormann, Charlotte Eden, Jeryn Janke, Hudson Rahe and Rowan McGregor.

Corwith

Blood Drive

The city of Corwith will hold a Community Blood Drive at the Community Center at 110 Wayne Street  on Tuesday, Sept.17 from 3 - 6:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 515-583-2106.

Farm stories

Iowa is blessed with a rich heritage of agricultural productivity, innovation and farmer-veterans who have served America, from the farm fields of Iowa to battlefields around the globe.

Public Safety Night Out will be held at the Kossuth County Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a variety of activities, demonstrations and opportunities to connect with local public safety personnel.

The Kossuth County Conservation Board will hold a Hunter Education Field Day Class this fall. The course will meet on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 - 11 a.m.. at the Izaak Walton league located at 2408 Highway 169.

On Sept. 17, Kossuth County ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a community conversation on solar power to collect community perspectives on utility-scale solar development. Residents of Kossuth County and the surrounding area are invited to attend and learn more about utility-scale solar energy development and participate in facilitated discussions on topics including economic, environmental, and social costs and benefits.

The Kossuth County Democratic Party is excited to host its 2^nd annual Dolores Mertz Scholarship fundraiser. Our special guest will be Olympian and current State Representative Josh Turek. Join us as we gather to support our young people in our community. This event will combine our scholarship fundraiser with our Chautauqua talk series. We will hear from Josh about an array of topics as well as enjoying food and drink with your neighbor while supporting a great cause.

DES MOINES– Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Andrew Smith as a district judge in Judicial District 3A.

Smith, of Alta, Iowa, serves as a district associate judge in Judicial District 3A. He received his undergraduate degree from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State) and law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law.

By Joanne Roepke-Bode

The seasons are starting to change in the fields and the Kossuth County Farmers Market. The midweek market on Wednesdays has ended for the season, but Saturdays will keep going through October 12.

The program will focus on right to repair, equipment values, farm succession, market and export outlooks, plus the importance of women in ag lending

Forty leaders from across the state have been selected to participate in the 2024-25 program of Leadership Iowa, Iowa’s premier issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation. More than 1,400 Iowans have taken part in the program since it began in 1982. Participants represent all regions of the state and a variety of industries, companies, and backgrounds.

Monday, September 2

12:53 a.m. Ambulance.

8:08 p.m. Smell of lp in area of the elevator.

8:49 p.m. Dog placed in pound.

9:54 p.m. Dog running around 700 blk W. State St.

11:13 p.m. Unlock.

Tuesday, September 3

9:37 a.m. Speak with officer.

11:52 a.m. Alarm.

11:53 a.m. Unlock.

3:08 p.m. Suspicious person.

3:29 p.m. Domestic.

3:45 p.m. Ambulance.

9:28 p.m. Aided.

Notice to Readers:

The information included on this page has been obtained from public records — either court files, police and sheriff logs or accident reports. The Kossuth County Advance staff reminds readers that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Monday, September 2

4:25 p.m. Report of disabled vehicle, Lu Verne.

4:27 p.m. Traffic stop, Titonka.

Monday,  September 9

9 a.m.: Presbyterian Church

7 p.m.: Volleyball vs. Humboldt

Tuesday,  September 10

9 a.m.: Trinity Lutheran Church

10 a.m.: Grace Church

7 p.m.: City Council

9 p.m.: Volleyball vs. Humboldt

Wednesday,  September 11

9 a.m.: Faith Assembly of God

10:30 a.m.: Divine Mercy Catholic Church

11:30 a.m.: City Council

6 p.m.: Fair Parade