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Guthrie County Extension Notes

Apr 2, 2024 | Guthrie County Extension Notes

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Guthrie County Stem Fest 2024

This is a free and interactive event on Saturday April 13 from 9-11 a.m. at Coon Rapids-Bayard High School, 905 North St., Coon Rapids. The goal of this festival is to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of Stem related educational and career opportunities. Open to all youth and families grades K-6.

 

YQCA In Person Training

Session 1:  April 18, 5-6 p.m. at the Guthrie County Extension office. This is a required training for fourth through 12thgrade youth who are planning to exhibit beef, goat, sheep or swine at the 2024 Guthrie County Fair. This is also available online at yqcaprogram.org. Cost is $3 per session. If you have any questions call the office at 641-747-2276.

Ag Camp Series Grades 4-6

Tuesday, April 9, 4-5 p.m., Guthrie County ISU Extension office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Contact Meghan McBride at mmcbride@iastate.edu or 641-747-2276.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email  xguthrie@iastate.eduor call 641-747-2276.

Cribbage results from March 29 and April 1

Apr 2, 2024 | News

Titus and Richter had the hot hands on Friday.

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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 March 29, 10 players participated in nine games in three hours. Lillian Gilson got a 16 and a 17, and she also brought cake and ice cream to celebrate her birthday. Dan Webb got a 16, and Robert Klever brought in a 16 and a 17. Rhonda Titus and Dave Richter had the hot hands with a 20. 

On April 1, 13 players participated. Debie Kiefer scored the first 16, then Jim Carico, Clint Malbon, Wayne Nickel, Joanne Zieser and Allen Pierce all got a 16 and a 17. Robert Klever got a 17 and a 20, and Rhonda Titus finished out with a 24.

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