By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys and girls cross country teams travel to Dallas Center-Grimes today, Tuesday, Sept. 2 for a cross country meet. The teams compete against Dallas Center-Grimes, Atlantic, Carlisle, Van Meter and Indianola.
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC volleyball team (0-1) competes against Woodward-Granger (1-0) tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 2 at home. Woodward-Granger picked up a win against WCAC foe Interstate 35 to open its season. ACGC will look to avenge its loss against Van Meter. ACGC and Woodward-Granger faced each other three times last season with ACGC winning the overall series, 2-1. ACGC has won six of its last seven against Woodward-Granger. Then, on Thursday, Sept. 4, the Chargers host a quadrangular against Exira-EHK (2-5), Nodaway Valley (3-3) and West Central Valley (0-1).
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
A light agenda for the Sept. 2 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors led to a meeting of approximately 9 minutes.
Board Chair Maggie Armstrong shared information she recently learned regarding possible uses for funds from the Opioid Settlement.
“Last week, I had a Behavioral Health Advisory Committee meeting,” Armstrong said. “It was really interesting because somebody from Iowa HHS was talking about the Iowa Opioid Settlement dollars. When those dollars are handed down from the federal government, a portion goes to the State of Iowa and a portion goes to the counties. So, the state was actually asking the advisory council to give guidance on ways the state can help fund services around the state. It was a really good discussion.”
The supervisors discussed ideas of possible fund uses, such as out-of-home treatment for addiction. No board action was taken at this time.
Armstrong also praised the efforts of the Guthrie County Fair Board. She said the fair had strong attendance and seemed to run smoothly.
“Hats off to the fair board. They do a really good job,” Armstrong said.
The supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda items including the Aug. 26 meeting minutes, Sept. 2 claims and Aug. 29 payroll. No one addressed the supervisors during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.
The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
The Panora Farmers Market was held Saturday on the grounds of the Guthrie County Historical Village from 9 a.m. to noon. The last market of the year in Panora takes place on Sept. 13.
Julie, Maria and Brian Ostrum were selling the products of The Cozy Scrub Co at the Panora Farmers Market on Saturday.
Jordan Killian with Fantasy Fiber Arts had a booth at the Panora Farmers Market.
Tom Shadonix entertained the attendees of the Panora Farmers Market on Saturday on the grounds of the Guthrie County Historical Village.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page warns of a recent increase in motor vehicle flat tires, caused by caltrops apparently being placed on roadways. Caltrops are sharp metal objects that puncture tires when driven over. Anyone who experiences this or has knowledge of the situation is asked to contact the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department at 641-747-2214.
Examples of caltrops from the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department.