GCH adding ear, nose and throat (ENT) services

Feb 26, 2024 | MJB LIBRARY NEWS

Special to the Times Vedette

Guthrie County Hospital (GCH) welcomes Dr. Austin Bancroft, who will be providing ear, nose and throat (ENT) services starting in March 2024.

Dr. Bancroft completed his otolaryngology (ENT) residency at Michigan State University and his doctorate of osteopathic medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He will provide services for pediatrics and adults, including examination, diagnosis and treatment of issues with the ears, nose and throat.

Bancroft will be consulting with patients and performing surgeries. He will be accepting new patients beginning in March 2024. For more information on this service or to schedule an appointment, contact the GCH Specialty Clinic at 641-332-3900.

Time to stop pruning oak trees due to unseasonably warm temperatures

Feb 26, 2024 | News

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending to finish pruning oak trees immediately to prevent the spread of oak wilt.

From the Iowa DNR

 “Typically, we suggest to stop pruning oaks around March 15,” said Tivon Feeley, forest health program leader with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “But the unseasonably warm February has moved up that date. Pruning oak trees should stop now out of an abundance of caution.”

Oak wilt, caused by a fungus, has been present in Iowa for many years. Iowa’s red, black and pin oak are more susceptible to oak wilt, but it can also infect white and bur oak. Black, pin or red oak usually die within the same summer they are infected. White oak and bur oak can often take a number of years before they succumb to this disease.

A healthy tree can be infected through open wounds during the growing season where the fungus is carried from a diseased tree to a healthy tree by a small beetle or through root grafts between oak trees of the same species.

Feeley says symptoms of oak wilt on infected trees are usually visible in June or July.  Look for leaves turning a bronzed brown along the outer margins of the leaves. These leaves can often still have some green on them as they fall from the tree. The defoliation tends to start at the top of the tree.

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to prevent any wounding to oak trees during the growing season. If a tree is wounded from storm damage or pruning is required during the growing season, treat the wounds immediately with a wound dressing such as acrylic paint.  Do not purchase pruning paints/sealants. Those products slow the tree’s ability to seal over the wound.

Learn more about oak wilt prevention and control at www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Forestry/Forest-Health/Oak-Wilt.

Congregate meal menus for March 2024

Feb 26, 2024 | Congregate Meals

Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital. No meals are available on major holidays or during inclement weather. This service is available for seniors ages 60 and older. No reservation is needed. All menus follow Elderbridge-approved menus and provide at least one-third of the nutritional needs of individuals 60 and older. Menus are subject to change. Homebound residents of Guthrie Center can also enjoy a nutritious meal delivered to their home Monday through Friday. No meal delivery on major holidays or during inclement weather. Delivery service is provided by volunteers from the area churches and organizations. This service is available for seniors ages 60 and older who are not able to easily leave their home to come to the meal site for lunch. Congregate meals and Meals on Wheels are funded by donations and by the Elderbridge Agency on Aging. The program does not charge for meals, but donations from clients for their meals help with the cost of the service. For more information on these services, call 641-332-3818.

Cribbage results from Feb. 26 and Feb. 23

Feb 26, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center cribbage players meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the assisted living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play.

On Feb. 26, a total of 13 players participated. Dennis Betts got a 16 and a 20. Joanne Zieser pulled in two 16’s. Bill Sheeder, Wayne Nickel, Robert Klever and Rhonda Titus all got a 16. 

On Feb. 23, a total of 11 players participated. Clint Malbon, Jim Carico, Robert Klever, and Allen Pierce got one 16. Deb Kiefer got two 16’s. Joanne Zieser pulled in a 16 and a 17. Kay Phippen got a 17, but lucky Lillian Gilson bagged a 20 for the kitty.

They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. For more information, email 58chevy@netins.net.

Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report Feb. 19-25, 2024

Feb 26, 2024 | Guthrie County Sheriff's Report

2-19-24

1:49 a.m. Stuart Police transported one male to Adair County Jail

8:45 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

10:23 a.m. Panora Ambulance Unit 2 responded to a medical call in rural Panora

11 a.m. Panora Police responded to a commercial alarm

11:53 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

12:30 p.m. Stuart Rescue and Stuart Police responded to a medical call

1:10 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle

2:10 p.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call

3:55 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint

4 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled motorist in rural Panora

4:50 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to an animal complaint in Casey

5:25 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy followed up on an investigation in Jamaica

5:27 p.m. Stuart Rescue, Stuart Police, and a Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in Stuart

6:35 p.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation in rural Dexter

7:50 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies responded to a complaint in rural Panora

7:50 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a traffic complaint in rural Guthrie Center

8:15 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

8:35 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a civil paper in Guthrie Center

8:40 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a civil paper in Guthrie Center

9:20 p.m. Stuart Police, Guthrie County Deputies and Adair County Deputies conducted a search warrant in Stuart

10:05 p.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital back to The New Homestead

 

2-20-24

12:17 a.m. Stuart Police arrested two individuals and transported both of them to the Adair County Jail

1:33 a.m. Panora Police responded to a complaint

2:29 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist 

8:15 a.m. Panora Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a single-vehicle accident 

9:07 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up 

9:33 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora 

10:34 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in rural Casey 

11:14 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint at Lake Diamondhead 

1:29 p.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up 

2:26 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a panic alarm in Guthrie Center 

3:47 p.m. Stuart Ambulance and Police responded to a medical call in Stuart

5:27 p.m.  Stuart Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a family situation in Stuart 

5:49 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up 

8:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity in rural Menlo 

9:12 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Panora Police responded to a report of suspicious activity at Lake Panorama 

9:30 p.m. Stuart Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a suicidal female 

10:05 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a theft  

 

2-21-24

1 a.m. Stuart Police K9 officer assisted Dallas County on a traffic stop 

8:40 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

8:45 a.m. Stuart Rescue and Stuart Police responded to a medical call in Stuart

9:02 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy removed an animal carcass from the roadway in rural Guthrie Center

9:40 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a theft

10:07 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

11 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff and Deputies provided traffic control for a funeral in Guthrie Center

12:15 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bagley

12:50 p.m. Stuart Police, Adair County Sheriff and Deputy and State Patrol followed up on an investigation

1:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled vehicle in rural Guthrie Center

3:35 p.m. Panora Police responded to a report of a minor two vehicle accident

3:40 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to an animal complaint in rural Guthrie Center

4:26 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Jamaica

4:30 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Bayard

4:35 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Bayard

5 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a driving complaint

5:33 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center

6:30 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a commercial alarm in Guthrie Center

6:50 p.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Menlo

7:20 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to an animal complaint in rural Guthrie Center

7:35 p.m. Stuart Fire and Rescue, Menlo Fire and Stuart Police responded to a trailer fire on I-80

8:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a civil paper in Casey

8:55 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a civil paper in Yale

9:02 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Yale

 

2-22-24

1:39 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

2:40 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of an injured animal in the roadway in rural Guthrie Center

5:34 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient back to The New Homestead

9:41 a.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up 

9:42 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call on I-80

9:58 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Blank

12:40 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in rural Guthrie Center 

4:06 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of an assault in Guthrie Center 

4:28 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported one male to Guthrie County Jail 

4:43 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a family situation 

6:51 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center

7:15 p.m. Stuart Police transported a transient to Adair

7:38 p.m. Panora Police responded to a report of a suspicious person 

8:08 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 

9:31 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Panora Police responded to a hang up 911 call at Lake Diamondhead

 

2-23-24

1:24 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Menlo 

7:46 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy provided traffic control for the FFA tractor ride

8:30 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call at Lake Panorama 

8:35 a.m. Menlo Fire, Stuart Fire and Ambulance responded to a barn fire in rural Menlo

12:06 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Guthrie Center 

1:24 p.m. Stuart Police performed funeral traffic control 

2:05 p.m. Menlo Fire, Stuart Fire and Ambulance responded to a barn fire in rural Menlo

3:41 p.m. Stuart Police responded to an animal complaint 

4:31 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Bayard 

4:32 p.m. Guthrie Center Fire responded to a grass fire in Guthrie Center 

4:48 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard 

7:35 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported one male to Guthrie County Hospital from Guthrie County Jail 

8:19 p.m. Guthrie County K9 Deputy assisted Perry Police Department on a traffic stop 

9:19 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity in Jamaica 

 

2-24-24

9:18 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 

9:21 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a suspicious person 

9:24 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Bayard 

11:21 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Menlo 

11:46 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers in Casey 

3:18 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Guthrie Center 

6:13 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Guthrie Center 

6:46 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity in rural Adair 

6:55 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist at Lake Panorama 

2-25-24

8:28 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint on Highway 44

9:26 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers in Bayard 

11:25 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint in Casey 

12:38 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a theft 

1:47 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and YJB Fire assisted a motorist in rural Yale 

4:16 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and YJB Fire responded to a grass fire in rural Yale 

5:16 p.m. Stuart Police assisted Dallas County trying to locate a subject 

6:14 p.m. Panora Police assisted a motorist 

6:31 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 

7:15 p.m. Stuart Police assisted Madison County with a domestic call 

7:40 p.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 

8:12 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of debris on Highway 141

9:10 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora 

9:10 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy, Panora Fire and Ambulance responded to an alarm at Lake Panorama