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Upcoming events in the area

Feb 13, 2026 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

 

An Evening Out Feb. 13

The Guthrie County Arts Council will host its 10th annual “An Evening Out” event tonight, Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at Art on State in Guthrie Center. Only 100 tickets will be sold. The evening will begin with wine and chocolate tasting at Art on State, 5-6 p.m., followed by dinner at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) at 6:15 p.m. A raffle will follow, then live entertainment by Dale Menning and the Stardusters, 7-9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages or can purchase wine at Art on State.

Dueling Pianos in Adair Feb. 13

Tonight, Friday, Feb. 13, the Adair Chamber of Commerce will host the event to raise funds for Chuckwagon Days. The event will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Community Center (308 Stuart St.) in Adair. Cost is $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. For tickets, text Cindy (641-740-1065) or Tracy (641-740-0490). Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. BYOB, and a limited amount of free beer will be available.

Tin Lizzie’s live music

Tin Lizzie’s in Casey will have live music on Valentine’s weekend, featuring “Burnin’ Sensations” on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. and “Who Nu” from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15

Valentine’s dinner at Café on the Hill Feb. 14

Café on the Hill is offering a special meal 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. Choose from prime rib, sirloin steak, parmesan-crusted chicken, jumbo shrimp, grilled shrimp, chicken strips, or grilled salmon. Reservations can be made by calling Sarah at 641-332-2310.

Valentine’s dinner at Pioneers

On Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb.14, Pioneers Pub and Grub in Casey is offering special Valentine’s weekend dinners, including a complimentary rose and glass of champagne. Call 641-746-3313 for reservations.

Cribbage in Adair on Feb. 14

The Blue Goose Tavern in Adair (307 Audubon St.) will host a cribbage event beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. Registration begins at 3 p.m., with a $10 buy-in.

Legislative coffees

State Senator Jesse Green and State Representative Carter Nordman welcome the public to their upcoming legislative coffee events to voice concerns and hear legislative updates. The next event is Saturday, Feb. 14, 9-10 a.m. at Panora Fiber (114 East Main in Panora). The pair will also hold events on Saturday, March 21, 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau (203 North Fourth St. in Guthrie Center) and Saturday, April 11, 9-10 a.m. at Guthrie County Farm Bureau (203 North Fourth St. in Guthrie Center).

Blood Drive in Casey Feb. 16

On Monday, Feb. 16, noon to 5 p.m., Lifeserve Blood Center will hold a blood drive at the Casey Community Center, 104 West Sherman St. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, call 800-287-4903 or go to www.lifeservebloodcenter.org

‘Winter Sucs’ at Tribe Boutique Feb. 21

On Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers who spend $25 or more at Tribe Boutique (130 West Main St., Panora) will receive a free succulent, while supplies last.

Guthrie County Hospital Bingo Feb. 19 and 26

The Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation will host bingo from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.).

Ham Balls for Baseballs?

Thursday, Feb. 26, The New Homestead and the ACGC baseball team will co-host a dinner at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. For $13, enjoy ham balls, corn, cheesy potatoes, roll, dessert and drink from 4:45-6 p.m. Proceeds will help The New Homestead purchase furniture. A portion of the proceeds will also support the ACGC baseball team. Then stay to play bingo from 6-8 p.m. Bingo proceeds will support the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation.

Legion bingo Feb. 28 and March 28

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold Saturday bingo on Feb. 28 and March 28 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Puzzles, Pies and Pints March 14

The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce is again holding the popular “Puzzles, Pies and Pints” fundraiser event at the Guthrie Activity Center (209 State St.). On Saturday, March 14, teams of four will compete to see which team can most quickly put together a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle while also finishing a large pizza and 12 beverages. Cost is $120 per team, with registration available on the Chamber’s Facebook page. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the competition begins at 6 p.m. Cash bar and side games will be available for purchase.

Plan ahead for Stem Fest

Guthrie County Extension and Outreach will hold Stem Fest 2026 on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Panorama Elementary School (401 Panther Drive, Panora). The event is targeted to kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Handbags and Bingo April 10

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be held Friday, April 10 at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds Event Center. Social hour will begin at 4:45 p.m. with dinner at 5:45 p.m., followed by bingo and games. Tickets can be purchased from the hospital website.

February is for the birds

Feb 13, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

This weekend’s forecast looks like it is going to be unseasonably warm with temperatures in the 60s. Iowa DNR Interpretive Naturalist/Educator Anne Riordan says that is likely going to bring out some of nature’s “nappers” like raccoons and squirrels that will be enjoying the warm weather along with the rest of us.

“It will be a great time to get outside and do a little birding, too,” she says.

This weekend brings the Great Backyard Bird Count, a community science project sponsored by the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada.  Anybody can participate, in any place they would like to, for as little as 15 minutes. All you need to do is identify, count and report your data. Here is a link for more information: https://www.birdcount.org/participate/   

If you would like an in-person introduction to the Great Backyard Count, join Riordan at Springbrook State Park this Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. 

“We will also be making pinecone bird feeders for participants to take home to hang in their yards,” Riordan says. “Meet at the Beach Shelter at Springbrook State Park. Follow the park road up to the intersection at the top of the hill, follow the sign that directs you toward the beach, and park in the lot above the lake.”

Yester Years

Feb 13, 2026 | Yester Years

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 18, 2016

STATE QUALIFIERS. Panorama wrestlers advancing to the state tournament are (from left) Gunnar Grunsted, Tyler Van Houten, Daniel Jensen and George Appleseth. The Panthers will compete Thursday in the first round at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 15, 2006

AND THE WINNER IS… Mr. Tail Twister, Cole Stetzel, looks for the winner of a door prize during the annual Pork Producers banquet. At left are president Keith Stetzel and queen Jodi Calvert. Vice-president Scott Benton holds a glass pig while Miss Pig-tail, Genevieve Hoover, waits to draw again.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 7, 1996

BEEF ROYALTY. Rachel McDermott of Jamaica, second from left, was crowned

1996 Guthrie County Beef Queen at Saturday’s cattlemen’s banquet in Guthrie Center.

Treva Richter of Guthrie Center, left, and Tara Carney of Adair, right, will serve as beef princesses. Also pictured is 1995 queen Tania Sheeder of Guthrie Center.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 13, 1986

SPELLING BEES. Nicole Klinkefus and Troy Downing placed first and fifth among fifth graders at the Knights of Columbus spelling bee in Guthrie Center Saturday. As a first-place winner, Klinkefus qualified for the regional contest to be held in April.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 18, 1976

TIGER ROUNDBALLERS. Front row, from left, assistant coach Phil Przychodzin, Mark Eischeid, Chris Walters, Mike Andresen, Rick Gilson, Jeff Booth, Clayton Black, Ron Durst, Bill McCool and coach Denny Jones. Second row, Scott Cahail, Jim Glassell, Tom Langgaard, Jeff Blass, Mick Kesselring, Roger Middleton, Paul May and Bill Hayes. Third row, manager Mark Hunt, Dan Hick, Rich Monthei, Doug Short, Ed Hanson, and manager Mike Monthei. Absent is Terry Barrett.