By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Adair fish fry Feb. 27 and March 13
Saint John’s Catholic Church in Adair will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 and Friday, March 13. Cost is $15 per person, dine-in or drive-thru. Enter the alley behind the church hall (501 Adair St.) from the west. The meal will include freshly fried breaded fish and shrimp, cole slaw, potatoes, dessert and drink.
Fish fry Fridays at Café on the Hill
Through Lent, Café on the Hill (2003 State St. in Guthrie Center) will have an all-you-can-eat fish fry every Friday from 5-8 p.m. Other options are available for those not interested in fish.
Adair-Casey Conservation Club supper Feb. 28
On Saturday, Feb. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Adair-Casey Conservation Club will hold its 81st annual supper at the Adair Fire Hall. The public is welcome. Tickets cost only $5 for adults, with kids 12 and younger admitted for $2.50. The menu includes chili, oyster soup, ham sandwiches, relish, drink and dessert. There will be prize drawings and auction items, too. Tickets may be purchased from any club member. The club will also hold its annual meeting on that evening.
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.
Panora Fiber annual shareholders meeting March 2
Panora Fiber will hold its annual shareholders meeting on Monday, March 2 at the Panora Community Center, 115 W. Main. St. Registration is at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting is at 6 p.m. An election of three directors will be held. Five candidates are running including Peg Carr, Trudy Hastings, Ron Reynolds, Dave Ryan and Jim Wendl. Candidate profiles can be viewed at https://panorafiber.com/candidates.
Pancakes and sausage in Yale March 7
Farmers State Bank is holding a pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the Yale Community Club.
Celebrate Guthrie Center March 13
Everyone is welcome to attend Celebrate Guthrie Center on Friday, March 13 at the Guthrie Activity Center, 209 State St. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p p.m. by Cabbage Rose. Hear updates on a variety of local organizations and events, including RAGBRAI, the hospital’s construction project, Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce, Guthrie Center Library, ACGC Schools, and more. Reservations are required and cost $20 per person. Reservations may be made at Guthrie County State Bank, Peoples Bank, and Panora Fiber in Guthrie Center.
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.
Spaghetti and Bingo in Casey March 14
The Casey Service Club invites everyone to its Saint Patrick’s Day event. On Saturday, March 14, a freewill spaghetti supper will begin at 5 p.m., followed by bingo at 6:30 p.m.
Legislative coffees March 21 and April 11
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 events are 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).
Pheasants/Quail Banquet March 28
The Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever annual banquet will be held Saturday, March 28 at the Yale Community Building. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Cindy Kisting (515-339-5226) or Dan Brubaker (515-238-7875).
Stem Fest March 28
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). The event is targeted to kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Bagley pancake breakfast March 29
The Bagley Firefighters Association will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 29 at the fire hall. The freewill donation meal includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice.
Membership drive for Friends of Guthrie Center Library
Friends of Guthrie Center Library is encouraging everyone to consider joining, to help support library programs and activities. Annual dues are $25. New and renewing members who pay dues by March 31 will be entered in a drawing for a prize bag worth $100.
Handbags and Bingo April 10
The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be held Friday, April 10 at the 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’s website.
As Americans returned to the office after the COVID-19 pandemic, many adopted a style that became known as “workleisure,” as CNBC reported at the time. “Ties are out, and stretchy pants are in,” they claimed. Well, Iowa is not New York, and if you are a guy like me, you haven’t worn neck ties in quite a while. Having said that, I am also not wearing stretchy pants to work, or anywhere for that matter. And, thank goodness.