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No. 14 ACGC girls falls to No. 2 Des Moines Christian, 73-37

Jan 9, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The No. 14 ACGC girls basketball team (7-1) lost its first game of the season at No. 2 Des Moines Christian (9-2) on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The gap in scoring was largely created in the second quarter when Des Moines Christian outscored the Chargers 18-2.

The girls next game is tonight, Friday, Jan. 9, at Madrid (7-4). ACGC has not lost to Madrid since 2018 and defeated them twice last season, 57-5 and 51-17.

SNHU Announces Fall 2025 President’s List

Jan 9, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

  • Lexee Bonus of Bagley

Buena Vista University Fall 2025 Dean’s List 

Jan 9, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Buena Vista University congratulates more than 560 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.

  • Joel Cooper of Bagley
  • Lacie Davis of Coon Rapids
  • Audrey Franzeen of Guthrie Center
  • Easton Hays of Coon Rapids
  • Erin Hunsaker of Stuart
  • Halley Joel of Stuart
  • Lindy Nelson of Panora
  • Gabriel Obert of Coon Rapids

Central College Fall Dean’s List

Jan 9, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean’s List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 graded credit hours. The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education.

  • Alaina Bunde of Guthrie Center in the Class of 2026.
  • Lance Bunde of Guthrie Center in the Class of 2028.
  • Andrew Mahaffey of Guthrie Center in the Class of 2028.
  • Zachary Teague of Stuart in the Class of 2029.

Sean Michael Mason

Jan 9, 2026 | Obituaries

1994-2026

Sean Michael Mason, a man whose laughter was as infectious as his welding torch was hot, left this world surrounded by his loved ones Jan. 4, 2026, in the same city he was born on Dec. 13, 1994.

Sean was the guy who could find humor in everything from a stubborn bolt to stubborn children. Speaking of children, he lives on through his two kids, Scarlett and Kane, who inherited their dad’s mischievous twinkle. They say laughter is the best medicine, and Sean’s kids have an eternal prescription.

He was the second born to Traci Hodges, making him a brother not once but twice to Alannah Bradley and Alexandrea Fisher. The trio could be found causing a ruckus, their laughter echoing into the hearts of those who had the pleasure of knowing them.

Sean’s sisters blessed him with being “Uncle Sean.” From teaching them bad words to getting them a present when they were sick, Blayze, Havyn, DJ and Bobby can all attest that he was the coolest uncle around.

Sean’s departure leaves a void in the world, but his humor will echo in our hearts forever. As the curtains fall on Sean’s time with us, we remember a man whose love for his family was pure.

Curtain call, Sean, take a bow — you’ve earned your standing ovation.

Visitation will be held at Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, from 5-7 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.