By Rich Wicks |  Times Vedette

If you enjoy being puzzled, then the Casey Library has an event for you. This Sunday, March 2, from 2-4 p.m., the library is holding a puzzle competition. Teams of four will compete to see which team can finish first and win a prize.

Cost is $5 per person or $20 for a four-person team. To register, call the library at 641-746-2670 or email caseylib@netins.net  Individuals who would like to be placed on a team can also register. Snacks will be provided, and spectators are welcome.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Feb. 27 monthly meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital’s board of trustees, Danielle Lauzon and CEO Chris Stipe discussed the various measures the hospital uses to track quality improvement efforts.

Lauzon reported on the process for handling complaints and grievances. She also described the categories involved.

“We break them down to determine what category they fall into. We had one for quality of care, two for provider/staff behavior, and one for active care,” Lauzon said. “And then the department they originated in. We had two for emergency department, one for lab, and one for the Adair clinic.”

Lauzon explained this allows the reports to be reviewed and directed to appropriate staff to address the relevant issues.

Foundation Director Dennis Flanery told of upcoming foundation events, including the Handbags and Bingo event on Friday, April 4 and the annual golf tournament July 8.

The trustees formally approved the Fiscal Year 2024 annual audit report.

The new chemistry analyzer machine that the hospital purchased is expected to arrive March 18.

At the end of the public meeting, the trustees went into a closed session.

The next meeting of the trustees is set for March 27 at 4 p.m. in the Todd-Neff Conference Room. The public is welcome to join in person or via remote technology. Details can be found at www.guthriecountyhospital.org.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The 35^th annual Farm Toy & Truck Show will be held at the ACGC Junior High gym, 3384 Indigo Ave., Adair, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. There is a $3 admission charge, but children younger than 12 are free with an adult. Expect 80 tables of items, including farm toys and memorabilia, trucks, banks, cards and more. Lunch will be available, provided by the ACGC senior class. The event is sponsored by Adair Fire and Rescue.

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Cribbage scores on Feb. 25 included Gary Evans and Robert Klever each with a 16, Dan Webb with a 17, Rhonda Titus with a 20 and Dick Ellis with a 16, 16 and 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.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

At the joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards on Feb. 24, the principals reported strong attendance numbers from the recent parent-teacher conferences. Principal Ed Den Beste said attendance was about 89% for AC Elementary and ACGC junior high, while Principal Tandem Eischeid reported 98.7% attendance for GC Elementary.

Superintendent Josh Rasmussen stated the district has the following open positions: third grade teacher at AC, high school Science teacher at GC, food service at AC, and school bus drivers at GC.

Upcoming dates/events noted included a two-hour early-out on March 12 for Professional Development, a two-hour early-out on March 19 (end of third quarter), and no school March 20 and March 21 (spring break).

Two public hearings were set. One will be held regarding the 2025-2026 school calendar at 7 p.m. on March 19 at ACGC High School, immediately prior to the next regular board meeting. The other is on the proposed property tax rate and will be held at 7 p.m. on March 24 at the ACGC Junior High Media Center.

The next regular meeting of the boards will be Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at ACGC High School. The public is welcome.