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Holy Week services 

Mar 17, 2026 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter are coming up soon. Here is a listing of some services in the area. To add yours, email rich@gctimesnews.com

Agape Feast and Concert March 29

  • Everyone is invited to First Christian Church Fellowship Hall (105 North Fourth St., Guthrie Center) for an agape charcuterie feast and concert by Tiffany and Tucker Rullestad on Palm Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m.

Holy Monday March 30

  • Saint Cecilia Catholic Church (220 North First St., Panora) will offer a light supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by service at 7 p.m.

Holy Tuesday March 31

  • First Christian Church (102 East Church St., Panora) will offer a light supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by service at 7 p.m.

Holy Wednesday, April 1

  • Panora United Methodist Church (119 East Main St., Panora) will offer a light supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by service at 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday, Church of the Brethren

  • Panora Brethren and Hope Lutheran Churches will offer a light supper at 6:30 p.m., followed by service at 7 p.m. at Church of the Brethren (2946 200th Road, Panora).

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday at Immanuel Lutheran

  • Immanuel Lutheran Church (713 North 12th St., Guthrie Center) will offer service at 7 p.m. each evening.

Holy Thursday at Saint Cecilia

  • Catholic Mass at 7 p.m. in Panora.

Good Friday, April 3

  • Catholic Mass at 3 p.m. at Saint Cecilia in Panora
  • Catholic Mass at 7 p.m. at Saint Mary in Guthrie Center
  • Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) will offer a service only at 7 p.m.

Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 4

  • Catholic Mass at 8 p.m. at Saint Patrick in Bayard

Easter Sunday, April 5

  • Easter Mass at Saint Cecilia at 8 a.m. in Panora
  • Easter Mass at Saint Mary at 9:30 a.m. in Guthrie Center
  • Panora United Methodist Church (119 East Main St., Panora) will hold a special Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m.

Casey Firefighters receive awards

Mar 16, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Casey Fire Department recently held its annual awards supper. Miles Kading was named Rookie of the Year. Michael Clarke was honored for 15 years of service and Eli Stanley for 20. Travis Corder was named Fire Fighter of the Year.

Travis Corder, Eli Stanley, Michael Clarke and Miles Kading display their awards.

Active Casey Fire Department members include, back row: Brian Rumple, Rick Richter, Trevor Jorgensen, Eli Stanley, Michael Clarke and CJ Rochholz. Front row: Jeff Larson, Marcus Fagan, Miles Kading and Travis Corder. Not pictured: Jim Oberholtz

Also in attendance were Firefighter Honorees Norm Thomas and Terry Nelson.

Deardorff leads Highland Cattle group

Mar 16, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Clint Deardorff, President of HHCA.

The Heartland Highland Cattle Association held its annual gathering March 6-7 in Branson, Missouri. Clint Deardorff was appointed to serve as president for a second term.

Deardorff has served in various board and officer roles since 2015 and has been raising Highland cattle since 2012. The HHCA is a national association representing more than 900 farm members across the country who raise Scottish Highland cattle.

The HHCA runs two national auctions each year and manages a Highland cattle registry. Its primary focus is supporting members with resources, events and guidance to help them successfully raise this heritage breed.

Monteith City Council Minutes for March 10, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Editor’s note: Monteith is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County. Residents in or around the area gather monthly to share updates on projects and celebrate milestones. Following are the “minutes” from the affectionally named “Monteith City Council Meeting.” We are pleased to publish these as submitted.  

Mayor JD Kuster brought the meeting to order with Pledge of Allegiance. A total of 20 were in attendance.

There was not a February Council Meeting. It was such a busy month, it was decided to defer the meeting to March.

February birthdays were celebrated for JD Kuster and Barb Rees Bachman

Several members went to see Jim Smith on Jan. 20 to help him celebrate his 86th birthday. His health is much improved. It is great to see you feeling better, Jim.

Also Barry Branson and Vanessa Branson were blessed with a beautiful great-granddaughter. Her name is Crosby, and she was born Jan. 18. Congratulations to both of you and your family, and we are so glad all are healthy.

Old business

The plaque for the rock at Monteith City Park is finished. Was decided that Jeff Derry and Rich Bachman will put the plaque on the rock once the weather is warmer. Rich and Jeff will also check the sign on the east side of Monteith to determine if we need to replace the entire sign. Once that is researched, we will discuss how to raise money to help pay for this.

Vicki Varnum Crannell talked to the group about upcoming events in Guthrie Center. She asked for volunteers for RAGBRAI. Barry and Vanessa volunteered for the information booth. Also we discussed ideas for fundraisers.

Upcoming dates

  • Sunday March 22, Decorating Monteith Cemetery for Easter. Barry and Vanessa volunteered to put up decorations on Sunday and Rich and Barb will get them down out of the loft for them.
  • Friday March 27, Zoning Commission at 1 p.m.
  • No meeting in April
  • Friday April 24, Zoning Commission at 1 p.m. and then 5 p.m. Fish Fry. When we get closer to date, we will put out notice for sign up for food.

Jim Smith motioned to adjourn meeting and Jeff Derry seconded the motion.

This will be our last formal meeting of this season, and then we will start up again in September. There will possibly be some Drinks in the Drive this summer, since we all have so much fun together. We had a great crowd last night — good fellowship and great food.

Great quote of which we need to remind ourselves: “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” – Abe Lincoln

We are a happy group! Thanks everyone.

Your secretary/treasurer, Barb Rees Bachman

Panora’s Easter at the Square set for Saturday, April 4

Mar 16, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

Planning is underway for this year’s Easter at the Square celebration. Activities will begin inside the Vets Gym from 9-10 a.m. with crafts, games, cookie decorating, coloring tables and live bunnies from a local 4H club. The Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. on the town square with scooter sign-ups organized by age groups.

The Panora Chamber of Commerce is currently collecting individually wrapped candy and goodies to help fill approximately 3,000 eggs. If your business or organization would like to set up a table or activity, or if you would like to help volunteer, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/snhLbtE83XcJjAg56

If volunteering is not possible but you would still like to support the event, cash donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional candy and goodies for the kids.