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Iowa boat registrations expire April 30

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Current boat registrations expire April 30. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species.

Boat owners may bring their current registration to any Iowa county recorder’s office when they renew. Learn more about how to register your boat on the DNR Boating website.

Fundraiser is no small potatoes 

Diane Flanery serves up a large potato.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Thursday, April 17, the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary held a baked potato fundraiser event at the Guthrie Center Community Center. Attendees topped their tater as desired from the many options provided. Dessert was also provided.

Homemade baked goods and desserts were also available.

ACGC Senior Tea held April 11 

Front row: Jayla Hoover, Paige Van Meter, Karime Onofre, Aliyah Plagman, Max Sills, Victoria Morrill and Grace Colling. Back row: Shay Lemke, Bee Oldes, Addison Laughery, Emmarae Ellis, Erica Flanery, Elizabeth Gonzalez. Grace Lavoy, Belle Fagan, Adalyn Benson, Hannah Muller, Shyann Young and Ava Campbell.

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The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Guthrie Center again hosted the 2025 ACGC Senior Tea on Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. with 19 senior girls and their mothers or grandmothers as guests.

Teresa Kent, along with fellow LWML members, organized the afternoon with Erika Willms sharing her journey of becoming a business owner of Pearls and Lace and providing a style show. The four young women who modeled were ACGC junior Becca Littler and sophomores Ilana Baumert, Natalie Dinkla and Olivia Mahaffey. 

Spring flowers from Panorama Gardens decorated the tables. Ice cream cups from Casey Creamery and decorated cookies baked by Lori Pearson were purchased for delicious treats.

Pictures and much visiting rounded out the afternoon.  

Easter egg hunts this weekend

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Rose Acre Farms will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Guthrie Center Elementary School grounds, 900 Fourth St., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19.

The Panora Chamber of Commerce’s Easter activities will be held on Saturday, April 19 at Veterans Auditorium and the Panora Square. Crafts and games will be held in Vet’s Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. At 10 a.m., the fun moves outside onto the Square, with kids participating in the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Panora Fiber will be giving away three kids bicycles. Kids can register for a chance to win one of them from 9-10 a.m. inside Vet’s Auditorium during the crafts and games session. The new bike owners will be announced immediately following the Easter Egg Hunt at the town square. Must be present to win.

Bagley will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the city park.

Adair’s Easter Egg Hunt will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the city park. It is sponsored by the Adair Chamber of Commerce, Summit Super Stars and Grant Sky Eagles.

The Casey Fire Department is hosting an Easter egg hunt (with the Easter Bunny) on Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at Rutt Park (Casey City Park, 300 E. Second St.). 

Long wins Bagley cribbage tournament

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The first annual Bagley Cribbage Tournament was held April 12 at the community building in Bagley with 18 players. The following participants were the top placers:

  • First place — Larry Long
  • Second place — Elly Heater
  • Third place — Cindy Godwin
  • Fourth place — Carol Laughery
  • Fifth place — Nancy Hanson

Money was awarded to 36 hands of 16 or more.