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Iowa PBS presents the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Basketball Championships

Feb 21, 2025 | Sports

Special to the Times Vedette

Don’t miss any of the girls state basketball action! As Iowa girls battle to get their tickets punched to the state tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing for live coverage of the championship games.

The statewide network’s commitment to girls high school sports coverage continues as teams from across the state take to the court for the IGHSAU Girls State Basketball Championships. Coverage of each class’ title game will take place Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, live from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Each game will be broadcast on statewide Iowa PBS and livestreamed on YouTube and iowapbs.org.

The coverage of the championships will include Paul Yeager as the nightly host covering the Iowa PBS Sports Pregame Show, plus all the halftime pageantry and awards. Calling the 2A and 3A games will be Brad Wells and former Pocahontas Area High School standout, Elle Ruffridge. B.J. Schaben and Laura Leonard will team up to call the 1A, 4A and 5A championships.

Live coverage will be as follows*:

Friday, March 7

  • 5:30 p.m. | Iowa PBS Sports Pregame Show
  • 6 p.m. | Class 5A
  • 8 p.m. | Class 3A

Saturday, March 8

  • 2 p.m. | Iowa PBS Sports Pregame Show
  • 2:30 p.m. | Class 4A
  • 4:45 p.m. | Class 2A
  • 7 p.m. | Class 1A

*Coverage and start times are subject to change.

Stay tuned to Iowa PBS throughout the rest of the year for live coverage of the state championships for girls’ soccer, softball and volleyball.

In addition to its statewide broadcast, Iowa PBS .1 is available to livestream on iowapbs.org/watch, pbs.org/livestream, the PBS app, Local Now, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. Learn more at iowapbs.org.

Dogs in the spotlight

Feb 21, 2025 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Is your dog one of a kind? In the March issues of Guthrie Center Times and Panora Times, we’ll share some local dog tales. So, if you’ve got a doggone great pet, email rich@gctimesnews.com so your story can be considered.

Cribbage results from Feb. 19

Feb 21, 2025 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Cribbage scores on Feb. 19 included Wayne Nickel with a 17 and a 20, Dennis Betts and Lela Swartz each with a 16, Dick Ellis with a 20, and Rhonda Titus with a 24.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent 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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

Bagley United Methodist Church to hold supper March 17

Feb 21, 2025 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Bagley United Methodist Church will be holding a supper on Monday, March 17 in the church basement from 5-7 p.m. There will be a free will offering. Menu is scalloped potatoes and ham, green beans and bars. Bagley United Methodist Church is located at 401 Main St. in Bagley.

18th annual state archery tournament begins Feb. 28

Feb 21, 2025 | News

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

An estimated 2,200 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa will be in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center (Bullseye) and the 4H Building (3D) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from Feb. 28 to March 2 to participate in the 18th Annual National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. This is the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa.

Iowa student participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program has grown each year beginning from scratch in 2006 to now more than 4,800 participants in 2025.

“The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is one of the finest youth sports programs in Iowa. It teaches discipline, focus, and perseverance while giving students of all skill levels an opportunity to excel. NASP not only promotes physical activity but also fosters confidence, personal development, and an appreciation for the sport of archery,” Zach Benttine, archery coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said.

Competition begins Friday at 5 p.m., then resumes at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the bullseye and 3D competitions. There will be 50 targets set up for bullseye, which will allow 100 participants to shoot at a time. There will be 30 targets set up for 3D, which will allow 60 participants to shoot at a time.

Admission is $5 for those 19 and older; 18 and younger are admitted for free.

Archers Shoot for College Cash and Equipment

Archers participating in the Iowa Archery in the Schools Program can earn money for college. More than $10,000 will be awarded in college scholarships based on performance at the state tournament.

An additional $13,000 will be awarded outside of the state competition to archers participating in the program based on academics, essays, and other established criteria.

In addition to scholarships, teams receiving placement at the state tournament will also be eligible to receive an estimated $18,000 in equipment for their schools.

Scholarships are provided by Iowa Hunter Education Instructor Association, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, Whitetails Unlimited, Iowa Bowhunters Association, Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Haney Family Foundation, Chuck Hallier Memorial, and the National Archery in the Schools Program.

For more information on the Iowa Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) visit www.iowadnr.gov/nasp