By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Saturday, March 22, the 2025 Adair Boys and Girls Club annual fundraiser “Rock the Night” event will be held at Adair Fire and Rescue, 505 Fifth St. VIP access begins at 4:30 p.m., and doors open at 5 p.m. A BC Angus brisket dinner (with sides by Café on the Hill) will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with a silent auction and live auction to follow. Cash games and a cash bar will also be available.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Seven Panorama FFA students competed at the District Convention in Jefferson on March 1. Results are shown below.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The ACGC High School Gym will be the scene of an unusual sporting event at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. Spectators and competitors are invited to the ACGC FFA fundraiser event. Teams of eight (16 years or older) will compete. Tickets cost $9 in advance or $13 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased any time prior to 6 p.m. on March 22 from ACGC FFA members or by using the QR code shown on the ACGC FFA Facebook page.
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1940-2025
Ronald L Stevens, better known as Ronnie to friends and family, 85, died peacefully March 13, 2025, at Thomas Rest Haven Nursing Home, Coon Rapids. He was born at home in Guthrie County on Feb. 24, 1940, the eldest son of Glenn E. Stevens and Lillian J. (Richey) Stevens.
Ronald graduated from Audubon High School, class of 1958. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Navy through December 1963. Following his time in the U.S. Navy, he studied at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. After his correspondence with Josefina V. Daugdaug, they married in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines in 1974. They resided in Jefferson where Ron worked in manufacturing and was also self-employed. He was married to Josie until her death in 2021.
Ron enjoyed being physically active and outside in nature. He would often spend time at the local high school track and walking trails in Jefferson. He enjoyed reading and had an assorted collection of books and movies. Self-education was an important attribute that he passed on to his daughters. He wrote poetry and jokes. He often discussed movies and would readily debate in politics and other social issues.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Valerie.
He is survived by his daughter: Vanessa; his grandchildren: Kimora, Jaxon and Giovanni-Carlo; brothers: Kerry Stevens of Waukee, and Rick Stevens and his wife Peggy of Indianola; sister: Melodee Powers and her husband, Jay, of Newberg, Oregon; his nieces and nephews, great niece and great-great nephew.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory, 1721 Park St., Perry, IA 50220. Service was held graveside at Union Cemetery, Guthrie Center following the visitation. Flowers and memorials can be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.