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Party in the Park will be held Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Casey to celebrate the Casey City Park Project. A free lunch will be provided by the Casey Service Club while it lasts. The kids will be entertained with inflatables, face-painting and free goodie bags. Bring your lawn chairs and beverages. (Alcohol is allowed; must be 21 years of age.)

The Casey Grant Committee will recognize park donors and contributors who made this project possible. Shop crafters and vendors and choose from lots of canned goods, permanent jewelry, baked goods and crafts. Live music will be provided by Garrett and the Relics from 1-4 p.m.

Visit “CASEY IOWA: THIS IS MY HOMETOWN” Facebook page for detailed vendors and information. 

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Todd Thorn reported a vehicle backing into a parked car in the ACGC High School parking lot on Sept. 4 at approximately 5:25 p.m. Luke Aaron Brincks, 16, of Adair was driving a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and backed into a legally parked 2014 Nissan Altima, causing an estimated $1,500 in damage to the Pacifica and $2,000 to the Altima. 

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The 2024 Guthrie County Fair Parade was held Saturday at 10 a.m. with the “Racing on into the Guthrie County Fair” theme. 

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Sept. 3 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the board again heard from citizens concerned about the proposed CO2 pipeline. After listening to the public’s comments, the supervisors voted unanimously to approve Resolution 25-05: Resolution Objecting to the Use of Eminent Domain by the Iowa Utilities Commission.

Next, the supervisors discussed the communications plan related to the countywide EMS plan, which will be put to vote in the Nov. 5 election. The plan will include a number of small group meetings. Wixted Communications is helping the county develop consistent talking points to roll out the plan to citizens.

“I don’t want to leave any groups out…sometimes we get more out of, and people can ask their questions better, in a room of 15 or 20 people versus a town hall of 200 people,” Supervisor Steve Smith said. “That’s my perspective.”.

The supervisors discussed the possibility of having a Guthrie County 175^th anniversary book created. Kuster said for 500 books, the cost would be roughly $28,000. Brian Johnson suggested waiting for the 200^th anniversary to create such a book. The supervisors unanimously voted to deny the expense.      

Brian Johnson and JD Kuster voiced comments about the success of the Guthrie County Fair. Johnson said attendance was good, and he stated appreciation to the Guthrie County Fair Board.

The next regular meeting of the supervisors will be Tuesday, Sept. 10. The public is welcome to attend in person or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.