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Holy Week services 

Mar 13, 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.

Good Friday, April 3

Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) will offer a service only at 7 p.m.

Easter service at Panora Methodist

Panora United Methodist Church (119 East Main St., Panora) will hold a special Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. on April 5.

Upcoming events in the area

Mar 13, 2026 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Adair fish fry March 13

Saint John’s Catholic Church in Adair will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on 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.

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.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.

Panora Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner March 13

The Panora Knights of Columbus Council No. 11242 will be having a fish dinner on Friday, March 13 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 220 N. First St. in Panora. The menu includes hand-breaded fish, baked potato or tator tots, coleslaw, lemonade, tea or water, and dessert. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids 8 and younger. 

Farm Toy Show in Adair March 14

The 36th annual West Central Iowa Farm Toy Show will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ACGC Junior High gym, 3384 Indigo Ave., Adair. Organizers expect 70-plus tables. Admission is $3 per person. Kids younger than 12 are free with an adult. The event is sponsored by Adair Fire and Rescue. Lunch will be available from the ACGC senior class.

Cribbage in Adair March 14

The Blue Goose Tavern, 307 Audubon St. in Adair, welcomes everyone to come play cribbage on the afternoon of Saturday, March 14. Doors open for registration at 3 p.m. with the games to begin at 3:30 p.m. There is a $10 buy-in per player. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share.

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.

Omelets in Yale March 15

On Sunday, March 15, beginning at 8 a.m., the Yale Community Club fundraiser breakfast will be held at the Yale Community Building. Omelets will be made-to-order by the YJB TTT group. Yummy’s Donuts will also be served. Admission cost is a freewill donation.

Jamaica Library comes to Yale March 18

On Wednesday, March 18, 1-3 p.m., staff from the Jamaica Library will be at the Yale Community Building for a “mobile library” event. There will be books for all ages, kids’ crafts, and snacks. Stop in, have fun and learn something.

Boys/Girls Club of Adair annual fundraiser March 21

On Saturday, March 21, the Boys and Girls Club of Adair will host a “Lights, Camera, Auction” fundraiser event at the Adair Fire Hall (505 Fifth St.). There will be a sirloin tip dinner, live and silent auctions, we well as cash games and a cash bar. Tickets cost $50 each. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the meal scheduled 5:30-6:30 p.m. More information is available at www.bgcadair.org.

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).

Plant swap and propagation workshop March 26

Guthrie County ISU Extension and Outreach will hold a plant swap and plant propagation event. The event will be at the Panorama High School greenhouse beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person at the time of the event. Register beforehand at the extension office, 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, or by calling 641-747-2276.

Legion Bingo March 28

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold Saturday bingo on 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.

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.

Vietnam vets event in Panora March 29

On Sunday, March 29 at 4 p.m., Hospice of the Midwest will host an event for Vietnam veterans at the Panorama High School auditorium, 701 W, Main St. There will be a pinning ceremony, presentation and refreshments. For questions, or to RSVP, call or text Joey Weber at 515-230-3342.

Handbags and Bingo April 10

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation’s annual “Handbags and Bingo” event will be 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.

Sunshine Club meets March 11

Mar 13, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

On Wednesday, March 11, the Sunshine Club met at the home of Janine Frettim. The meeting was called to order with five members answering the roll call of, “What is your favorite fruit?”

The minutes of the February meeting were read, and the treasurer’s report was given. Birthdays and anniversaries were mentioned. Linda Thompson will be hosting the May meeting with a special luncheon with the theme of Italian food and asked members to bring a dish native to Italy. This should be a fun experience.

The April meeting, next month, will be held at the Panora Public Library with Sandy Mortenson hosting. It will be a membership drive.

The meeting was adjourned with Janine serving delicious snacks. Playing cards completed the afternoon.

Storm spotter training

Mar 13, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Anyone interested in becoming trained by the National Weather Service as a storm spotter is welcome to attend an upcoming session. There is no cost. Available sessions include:

  • Monday, March 16 in Adams County, 7-8:30 p.m. at 905 David Ave., Corning
  • Tuesday, March 24, 1-2:30 p.m. (virtual)
  • Thursday, April 2 in Audubon County, 6:30-8 p.m., at 106 N. Jefferson St., Exira
  • Tuesday, April 14, 1-2:30 p.m. (virtual)
  • Tuesday, April 14, 7-8:30 p.m. (virtual)

To attend a virtual session, registration is required beforehand on the National Weather Service Des Moines website, or click this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8839590155738495576

For in person sessions, registration beforehand is not needed.

NCBA leaders to visit Iowa to share D.C. perspective with cattle producers

Mar 13, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) looks forward to welcoming leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) back to Iowa. Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO, and Ethan Lane, NCBA senior vice president of government affairs, will join ICA in late March for a series of farm visits, industry partner tours and an evening producer meeting on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Story County Fairgrounds Community Building.

ICA invites cattle producers and industry stakeholders to join in this informational meeting to hear from Woodall and Lane as they share their unique perspectives on the U.S. cattle industry and the political landscape in Washington, D.C. They will share a straightforward discussion of the key policy priorities and red flags that have their attention. From past events, one of the most valuable components of these meetings has been the candid question-and-answer session.

 “We are fortunate that NCBA prioritizes visits and engaging with producers across the U.S.,” said Bryan Whaley, ICA CEO. “This is an opportune time for Iowa cattle producers to come out and learn about what is happening at the federal level, but more so, share their perspectives so that our NCBA team can go back and more effectively lobby for us based on firsthand interactions.”

The NCBA team in D.C. has been hard at work. They use real input from cattle producers across the U.S. to influence and drive their lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. ICA wants to ensure that Iowa cattle producers’ voices are represented. We encourage cattle producers to join us for the producer meeting to help elevate our members’ policy priorities and issues, and create a stronger narrative for NBCA to use in their efforts.

 “Our advocacy in Washington is only as strong as the voices behind it, and Iowa cattle producers are an essential part of that effort,” said Ethan Lane, NCBA senior vice president of government affairs. “Every conversation we have on the ground helps shape the policies we push for in D.C. We’re grateful for the opportunity to hear directly from producers, understand what’s working, and tackle the challenges they’re facing head‑on. These visits ensure that when we walk into a meeting on Capitol Hill, we’re bringing real‑world experience and real producer priorities with us.”

Producer meeting details: Tuesday, March 31 at the Story County Fairgrounds Community Building (90 I Ave, Nevada, Iowa). The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social, followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Free for ICA members, $20 meal cost for non-members. While an RSVP is not required, it is appreciated. RSVP to ICA at 515-296-2266.