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Join Whiterock Conservancy on June 22 at 10 a.m. as we welcome Diversity Farm’s Jon Judson for a Conservation Conversation about the benefits and challenges of landscaping with native plants. Big or small, all native plantings provide vital habitat for wildlife.

Whiterock Conservancy will have a limited number of native plants for sale after the program. This program starts at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Bur Oak Visitors Center (1436 Highway 141, Coon Rapids).

This program is FREE and open to the public. Call the Whiterock Conservancy office at 712-790-8221 or email executivedirector@whiterockconservancy.org with questions or to request more information.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A June 4 Facebook post from Mayor Nick Lindberg of Casey announced that he will be stepping down as mayor and moving out of Casey. The post explained the reason and timing of the change.

 “At the conclusion of the July 7 regular city council meeting, I will be stepping down as the mayor of Casey, Iowa,” Lindberg stated. “While I had hoped to finish out this final term, the opportunity to purchase a beautiful home in a nearby community was too good to pass up. Consequently, I will soon no longer be able to meet this position’s residency requirements.”

Lindberg stated he will be moving to Exira.

Lindberg went on to say he has enjoyed serving the city for the past nine and one-half years (as councilmember and later as mayor), and he expressed appreciation to all citizens as well as to the council and city staff.

According to Lindberg, upon his resignation, Mayor Pro Tem Leland Acker will likely serve as mayor until the city council appoints a mayor. The mayor’s position is to be on the ballot in the election this November.

Lindberg first ran for Casey City Council immediately following his 2015 high school graduation from Adair-Casey High School. He served a four-year term on the council before being elected mayor in 2019.

Lindberg stated that the greatest challenges he faced during his terms were the tragic passing of city clerk Michelle Sargent and the COVID pandemic. He voiced pride in helping bring to reality Casey’s new city hall and community center.

 “I am very proud of the progress Casey has made these past nine and a half years. Downtown revitalization is the crown jewel of these efforts, though full credit ultimately goes to the entrepreneurs who took the leap to invest in Casey,” Lindberg said.

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Students at Art on State used acrylic paint on cloth bags during a class last Wednesday. Next week, they will make sun catchers out of string, beads and beads. Classes are held from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org or call 641-332-2267.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Adair Library is hosting numerous events this month. More details and photos can be seen on the library’s Facebook page.

• Thursday, June 12, Batman will be at the library at 10:30 a.m. for a “Batman and Books” event featuring photo opportunities, crafts, snacks and fun.
• Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon, ARL-certified Thera-pet Lilly will be at the library for Tails and Tales with kids of all ages.
• Also from 10 a.m. to noon on June 14, a Make & Take craft of pipe cleaner dragonflies will be held for kids ages 2 and older.
• On Monday, June 16, 10-10:30 a.m., kids 4 and younger are invited to bring a stuffed animal to the library for “Stuffed Animal Sleepover.” There will be a story time and picture frame craft. The stuffed animals will then stay at the library overnight, and kids can return to the library on Tuesday, June 17, 1-6 p.m., to pick up their stuffed animals and a photo of what they were up to overnight.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora Library has a variety of events upcoming. All are free and the public is welcomed.

• The summer reading program is ongoing.
• Wednesday, June 11, 1-2 p.m., a kids’ program titled “Learn to Draw Webinar” will be led by Hope Larson. Supplies and snacks will be provided.
• Thursday, June 12, 2-3 p.m., a card-making class for adults will be held.
• Wednesday, June 18, 1-2 p.m., kids will enjoy a virtual author visit from Christina Wyman. The event is targeted to kids 6-11 years old.
• Thursday, June 19, 2-3 p.m., ISU Extension and Outreach will sponsor a Game of Best/Tricky Towers program geared toward kids 6-11 years old. Registration is required.
• Monday, June 30 a kids’ movie will be shown at 1:30 p.m.

For more details and events, or to register for the June 19 event, visit www.panoralibrary.com.

The Panora Public Library is located at 102 North First St., Panora.