By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

David Wagler joins the board of directors at Farmers State Bank.

Farmers State Bank of Yale announced the appointment of David Wagler to its board of directors.

Wagler has more than three decades of experience in engineering, construction estimating and real estate. A 1984 graduate of Sigourney High School, he earned an associate of applied science degree from Hawkeye Institute of Technology in Waterloo in 1986. He began his career in the engineering department of Polk County before moving into the private sector in earthwork and underground utility estimating at both Corell Contractor and McAninch Corporation in Des Moines.

In 2012, Wagler transitioned into real estate, earning his Iowa real estate license and later his broker license in 2014. He worked at Lake Panorama Realty until 2019, when he co-founded Sunset Realty with Laura Kemble. Wagler sold his interest in the brokerage in October 2023 but remains actively licensed and continues to assist clients with buying and selling properties.

Wagler and his wife, Shanell, live in Guthrie County and have two children. Their daughter, Maddie, lives in Winterset with her husband, Trevor Heimbaugh, and their two sons, Franklin and Hudson. Their son, Michell, lives in West Des Moines and works in sales in DeSoto.

Wagler joins the board following the retirement of longtime Director James Koch.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Dave to the board,” Scott Stanley, president of Farmers State Bank, said. “His broad expertise and deep ties to the region make him an ideal addition as we continue serving our customers and community with integrity and forward thinking.”

For more information, visit https://yalebankiowa.com.

Mary Kay Hamilton, Kathy Mahoney, Lois Crees and Connie Ridgely of 3Cs.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County held the first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Guthrie Center. Thirty-nine women attended in person or via Zoom.

Julie Dent-Zajicek presented for Tori’s Angels Foundation, Paulette Chambers presented for Children’s Clothes Closet (3C’s), and Devan Seeck presented for St. Thomas More Center. After hearing all three presentations, the group voted to approve a lump sum of $­­­­­­­­­14,200 from member donations and several employer matches to Children’s Clothes Closet.

For 23 years, Children’s Clothes Closet (3Cs) has been a vital resource, providing free gently used clothing to those in need. Serving babies, young children, high school youth and now adults, 3Cs has expanded beyond clothing to offer bedding, toys, towels and baby essentials like cribs and strollers. The organization also accepts select kitchen items to further support families in need.

“We have grown in many ways since that first day in 2002 when we had just one client. Today, we serve families across Guthrie, Greene, Audubon, Adair and Dallas counties, averaging more than 40 families per month,” Mary Kay Hamilton, 3Cs organizer, said. In 2024, 3Cs provided assistance to more than 1,000 children with 285 total family visits.

Families are encouraged to make appointments monthly to shop and are limited in the number of items they can receive per visit. 3Cs operates in the building directly behind Panora United Methodist Church at 119 E. Main St., Panora.

“We are incredibly grateful for our faithful volunteers who make this mission possible, as well as for the generous support from the community,” Hamilton said.

To make a donation or inquire about volunteering, contact Mary Kay Hamilton at 641-757-2393 or dmkhamilton@netins.net. To schedule an appointment, reach out to Connie Ridgely at 712-249-1347 or wridgley@netins.net.

The 10 Squared Women’s group holds meetings quarterly. The group currently has 138 members. To learn how to get involved, you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/10squaredwomengc, or email them at 10squaredgc@gmail.com.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

April is prom season in Guthrie County. The ACGC Prom will be held April 5 at the high school, with the Grand March at 5 p.m.

Panorama High School will host its prom on April 12, with the Grand March at 4:30 p.m.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

American Legion Post No. 124 will sponsor a fresh-cut breaded tenderloin meal at Café on the Hill (2303 State St., Guthrie Center) on Sunday, April 6. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and last until all tenderloins are gone. A suggested donation of $12 is requested for each meal. Dine-in or carry-out.

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (603 Main St., Guthrie Center) will hold an all-you-can-eat fish fry, with free beer, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 11. The meal also includes homemade cornbread muffins, coleslaw, au gratin potatoes, dessert, lemonade and tea. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids. A cheese pizza option is also available for kids. Meals are available for dine-in or drive-through.

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A total of 14 players participated on April 2. Allen Pierce got a 17 and an 18, Jim Carico got an 18, Dan Webb got a 20, Gary Evans got the 24, Dick Ellis got a 21, and Clint Malbon and Robert Klever each got a 16.

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.