Midwest Partnership holds annual dinner

By Shane Goodman |  Times Vedette

Midwest Partnership, an economic development group for Adair and Guthrie Counties, held its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Community Building in Casey. The theme was “Sharing the Vision.” Dinner was provided by Café on the Hill. 

Director Brenda Dudley shared a report highlighting the efforts of the organization over the past year and recognized current board members, as well as outgoing board members, Julie Dent-Zajicek and Mike Underwood.

The Adair County board members include:

  • Kaye Bax, Retired Pharmacist at Fontanelle Drug
  • Stacie Eshelman, Greenfield Chamber Main Street
  • Renee Jensen, Adair City Council
  • Kathy Rohrig, Orient Economic Development
  • Scott Tonderum, Greenfield Municipal Utilities
  • Matt Wedemeyer, Adair County Supervisór
  • Holi Weston, Farmers Electric Cooperative

The Guthrie County board members include:

  • Josh Calmer, Active Health Solutions
  • Chris Carlson, Guthrie County State Bank
  • Marty Doud, First State Bank
  • Brad Hayes, BH Appraisals/Twin Vines
  • Brian Johnson, Guthrie County Supervisor
  • Cheryl Marks, Rolling Hills Bank & Trust
  • Eric Reinhart, Bruner, Bruner, Reinhart; & Morton, LLP

The officers for 2025 are:

  • President – Matt Wedemeyer
  • Vice President – Brad Hayes•
  • Julie Dent-Zajicek – 6 years
  • Mike Underwood – 18 years
  • Secretary – Renee Jensen
  • Treasurer – Brian Johnson
  • Past President – Marty Doud

Scott Tonderum presented the Entrepreneurial Economic Impact Award to Adair County Health System. 

Guest speakers were Peter Nolte of Kwik Star, Steve Bricker of Cardinal Glass and Ryan Moon of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. 

Learn more about Midwest Partnership at www.midwestpartnership.com. 

Grant Sheeder and Barry Monaghan

Andy Randol, Mitch Johnk and Dennis Flanery

Jamie Carlson, Chris Carlson and Kris Arrasmith

Michelle Rumelhart and Steve Smith

Curt Thornberry, Rick Hunsaker and Brenda Dudley

Lynn Zajicek, Brad Hayes and Roger Dorr

Julie Dent-Zajicek, Roberta Gilson and Robin Dorr

Nancy Smith and J.D. Kuster

 

Ham balls for baseball

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the New Homestead and the ACGC High School baseball team are partnering to offer a fundraiser meal from 4:45-6 p.m. at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. All proceeds will benefit the baseball team.

The menu includes ham balls, green bean casserole, cheesy potatoes, dinner roll, dessert and drink. Cost is $15 per meal, and to-go orders are also available. Following the meal, the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary will offer bingo.

Chargers win dual at Perry

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys wrestling traveled to Perry High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28 to compete in a dual. ACGC came away with the win, 46-33. ACGC will host the Charger Invitational this Saturday, Feb. 1. Twenty-two other schools will descend into ACGC’s gym for the tournament.

ACGC vs. Perry results       

  • Dionisio Andres (106) won by forfeit
  • Merhawi Goitom (113) won by forfeit
  • Chase Slaybaugh (120) over Angel Aguilar (Fall 0:21)
  • Gavin Sloss (126) won by forfeit
  • Ty Ganzer (132) over Thad Stewart (TF 20-5 4:23)
  • Ben Kusar (138) over Lane Stringer (Fall 3:25)
  • Ryder Cline (144) over Townes Wilson (Fall 3:08)
  • Blaise Tallman (150) over Cohen Galivan (Fall 1:52)
  • Brock Rowe (157) over Erling Riis (Dec 10-5)
  • Angel Martinez (165) over Freddy Melendrez-Corado (TF 20-2 3:00)
  • Samuel Hernandez (175) won by forfeit
  • Carter Richter (190) over Anthony Menendez (Fall 0:36)
  • Michael Fuller (215) over James Baker (Fall 0:12)
  • Narciso Hidalgo (285) over Jack Sheeder (Fall 3:15)