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Ganzer, Christensen, Cline and Sheeder win championships at Tiger Invite

Dec 23, 2025 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Four ACGC wrestlers walked away on top of the Tiger Invite at Carroll High School on Saturday, Dec. 20. Ty Ganzer (138) won his final against Jeremiah Brooks Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, Charlie Christensen (144) won his final against Jackson Graeve of Denison-Schleswig, Ryder Cline (150) won his final against Jarett Prichard of Westwood, Sloan, and Jack Sheeder (285) won his final over Gavin Holt of Carroll. ACGC also had three second-place finishers in Chase Slaybaugh (126), Angel Martinez (175) and Carter Richter (215).

Heading into winter break, the Chargers are ranked 18th in the official dual team rankings. Teams must be ranked inside the top 24 to receive a regional dual meet allocation for a chance to compete at the state dual meet. ACGC will return to action on Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Lions’ Den Duals against Cedar Rapids Washington, Clayton Ridge, Highland, Lisbon, Mount Vernon and Springville.

FULL ACGC RESULTS:

120: Gavin Steensen (ACGC) – 6th

Champ. Round 1 – Gavin Steensen (ACGC) received a bye

Quarterfinals – Jaron Jacobs (Greene County) over Gavin Steensen (ACGC) (TF 19-3 2:14)

Cons. Round 1 – Gavin Steensen (ACGC) received a bye

Cons. Round 2 – Gavin Steensen (ACGC) over Sheldyn Fletcher (Pocahontas Area) (Fall 2:20)

Cons. Semis – Aiden Lara (Denison-Schleswig) over Gavin Steensen (ACGC) (Fall 1:40)

5th Place Match – Beckett Wernimont (Kuemper Catholic) over Gavin Steensen (ACGC) (Dec. 13-11)

126: Chase Slaybaugh (ACGC) – 2nd

Quarterfinals – Chase Slaybaugh (ACGC) received a bye

Semifinals – Chase Slaybaugh (ACGC) over Kowan Angerman (Westwood, Sloan) (TF 16-0 5:54)

1st Place Match – Carson Tedrow (Carroll) over Chase Slaybaugh (ACGC) (Dec. 6-1)

138: Ty Ganzer (ACGC) – 1st

Quarterfinals – Ty Ganzer (ACGC) over Ryker Doebel (Storm Lake) (Fall 1:02)

Semifinals – Ty Ganzer (ACGC) over Jed Wulf (OABCIG) (TF 18-0 2:31)

1st Place Match – Ty Ganzer (ACGC) over Jeremiah Brooks (Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson) (Fall 3:33)

144: Charlie Christensen (ACGC) – 1st

Quarterfinals – Charlie Christensen (ACGC) over Mickey McGowan (Carroll) (TF 18-3 4:38)

Semifinals – Charlie Christensen (ACGC) over Owen Scott (Westwood, Sloan) (MD 8-0)

1st Place Match – Charlie Christensen (ACGC) over Jackson Graeve (Denison-Schleswig) (TF 20-4 4:58)

150: Ryder Cline (ACGC) – 1st

Quarterfinals – Ryder Cline (ACGC) received a bye

Semifinals – Ryder Cline (ACGC) over Kyler Stewart (Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson) (Fall 1:05)

1st Place Match – Ryder Cline (ACGC) over Jarett Prichard (Westwood, Sloan) (Fall 1:31)

175: Angel Martinez (ACGC) – 2nd

Quarterfinals – Angel Martinez (ACGC) over Ta Eh Soe (Storm Lake) (TF 19-3 4:55)

Semifinals – Angel Martinez (ACGC) over Caden Klocke (Carroll) (Fall 1:55)

1st Place Match – William Lawson (Pocahontas Area) over Angel Martinez (ACGC) (Fall 1:10)

190: Brandon Carlson (ACGC) – DNP

Quarterfinals – Nehemiah Hoyt (Greene County) over Brandon Carlson (ACGC) (Fall 3:20)

Cons. Round 1 – Brandon Carlson (ACGC) received a bye

Cons. Round 2 – Jarin Hoffman (Kuemper Catholic) over Brandon Carlson (ACGC) (MD 18-7)

215: Carter Richter (ACGC) – 2nd

Quarterfinals – Carter Richter (ACGC) over Rodney Oyres (Greene County) (Fall 0:18)

Semifinals – Carter Richter (ACGC) over Xavier Mendez-Rosas (Storm Lake) (TF 25-9 5:35)

1st Place Match – Quinten Polking (Carroll) over Carter Richter (ACGC) (Dec. 9-4)

285: Jack Sheeder (ACGC) – 1st

Quarterfinals – Jack Sheeder (ACGC) received a bye

Semifinals – Jack Sheeder (ACGC) over Aidan Eggeling (Denison-Schleswig) (Fall 0:43)

1st Place Match – Jack Sheeder (ACGC) over Gavin Holt (Carroll) (Fall 3:17)

Photos by Betty Cooper from the Panorama dual meet.
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No. 8 Charger girls survive scare against Panorama, win 45-35

Dec 23, 2025 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (7-0) put together a comeback victory at home against Panorama (2-5) on Friday, Dec. 19. Panorama held a 17-12 lead heading into halftime, but a strong second half from the Chargers fueled them to the rivalry win. The team goes on winter break and returns to action on Jan. 6 at No. 3 Des Moines Christian (8-2).

Upcoming events in the area

Dec 23, 2025 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike at Springbrook State Park

Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers will meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff. 

Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. 2026 will bring the 100-year anniversary of Springbrook State Park. Hikers will be invited to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate afterwards. 

Springbrook State Park is located at 2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center. 

For details about First Day Hikes in Iowa Parks, visit www.iowadnr.gov/firstdayhikes.

Community Meal in Redfield Jan. 5

From 4:30 top 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, everyone is invited to a freewill donation community meal at the Redfield American Legion building, 1116 Thomas St., sponsored by the Redfield Fire Department. The Jan. 5 meal will include backdraft baked ziti, flashover salad, fireline breadsticks, and firefighters’ favorite desserts.

Grubbs is one of 117 Coe College students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Dec 23, 2025 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the Dean’s List, including Quinn Grubbs, who is currently among this elite group.

Grubbs, of Casey, has been named to the prestigious Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Coe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Past members of Coe’s Dean’s List have gone on to illustrious careers in both the private and public sectors.

The college recognized only 117 students for the Fall 2025 Term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body.

“To acknowledge these students is an honor,” said Coe President David Hayes, 1993. “They represent a group that is rising to the challenge of the rigor and experiences Coe presents, and in turn, preparing themselves to continue to excel throughout their careers and lives.”

Guthrie County Supervisors approve bridge project over Seely Creek

Dec 23, 2025 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern discussed the plans for bridge replacement project BROS-C039-8J-39 on 240th Street over Seely Creek, south of Highway 44.

“It’s a three-span timber bridge currently, and we’re going to replace it with a concrete slab bridge. This is federal aid, 100% covered by federal aid. It will pass through the local budget, but it’s 100% reimbursed,” Sebern said.

Sebern said the construction would likely happen either in 2026 or 2027. The board unanimously approved the final plans of the project as described by Sebern.

Board Chair Maggie Armstrong brought up the possibility of moving the Veterans Affairs/General Assistance office into a different office space within the courthouse. She said the reason for considering such a move is for privacy concerns. Armstrong said she discussed the situation with Beth Watson, department head of the VA/GA departments.

“We all know what it’s like when there’s somebody in Beth’s office and they’re trying to conduct a meeting, and we have a meeting. It’s just very loud, and that has brought up some privacy concerns,” Armstrong said.

Armstrong said the best option appears to be having the VA/GA office move downstairs into the former “mental health room.” Armstrong said if the move is approved, clear signage would be needed to help all visitors know how to reach the VA/GA office. Armstrong said the proposed move was an idea that Watson brought to her attention, so Watson is in favor of the idea.

The supervisors unanimously approved the office move as described by Armstrong.

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#