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Lisa Sherwood 

Mar 24, 2026 | Obituaries

1981-2026

Lisa Sherwood, 44, passed away on March 20, 2026, at Panora Specialty Care following a year-long battle with cancer.

Lisa was born on May 29, 1981, in Des Moines to Jay and Francine Sherwood. She was raised on a farm west of Guthrie Center, and she graduated from Guthrie Center High School. She was a dedicated member of the community, working first at the Guthrie Center Redemption Center and later in the deli at Hometown Grocery.

Lisa had a passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with her family. She also found great joy in cooking and baking treats for her friends and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John. Lisa is survived by her children, Jon and Danny; her parents; her aunts, Sheba and Glenda; and her extended family in Arkansas. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center.

Guthrie County Supervisors approve urban renewal report

Mar 24, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the March 24 regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors approved the annual urban renewal report and the fiscal year 2025 GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) report.

The supervisors discussed setting a public hearing for the fiscal year 2027 county budget. The date of April 21 at 9 a.m. was selected. Auditor Dani Fink asked to wait on officially publishing the notice of that hearing until she has a chance to talk with each department to be sure no changes are needed. The supervisors agreed to the request.

The supervisors meet regularly at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. The public is welcome to attend at the courthouse or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123 and use meeting code 547029216#.

Statewide tornado drill is March 25

Mar 24, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m., Adair and Guthrie counties will participate in a statewide tornado drill. When the sirens sound, everyone is encouraged to practice how to respond in case of an actual tornado warning.

Guthrie Center City Council discusses illegal parking on Oak Street

Mar 24, 2026 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the March 23 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the council members discussed vehicles that have been illegally parked on certain areas of Oak Street.

“I had two complaints about the no parking sign on Oak Street. When you turn off Fifth onto Oak, there is a no parking sign there,” Councilmember Carolyn Masters said. Council members noted that Oak Street is especially busy now with heavy equipment traveling to and from the hospital’s ongoing construction project.

Mayor Mike Herbert recommended calling the Sheriff’s department if illegal parking is seen, so the officers can respond to the situation.

In other news, a public hearing was held on the proposed property taxes. No citizens addressed the council, and no written comments had been received, so the hearing was promptly closed.

City Administrator Kris Arrasmith reported that the city received a check from the insurer for the repair needed at the fire hall for damages caused when a vehicle ran into the corner of the building during a winter storm.

Arrasmith also noted the city will receive a $5,000 grant from the Guthrie County Community Foundation to help purchase playground equipment.

The council set a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on April 13 regarding the city’s proposed budget.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council is set for April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

Holy Week services 

Mar 24, 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

Saturday, March 28

  • Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord service, 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints Drive, Stuart

Sunday, March 29

  • Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord service, 8 a.m. at St. John Catholic, 804 Fifth St., Adair
  • Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord service, 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints Drive, Stuart
  • 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 at 2 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, April 2

  • 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).
  • Thursday, April 2, 4 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, 804 Fifth St., Adair
  • Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints Drive, Stuart
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church (713 North 12th, Guthrie Center) will offer service at 7 p.m.
  • Catholic Mass at 7 p.m. at Saint Cecilia Church 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.
  • John Catholic Church, 804 Fifth St., Adair, 4 p.m.
  • All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints Drive, Stuart, 6 p.m.
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church (713 North 12th, Guthrie Center) 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 4

  • Catholic Mass at 8 p.m. at Saint Patrick in Bayard
  • All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints Drive, Stuart, 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 5

  • John Catholic Church, 804 Fifth St., Adair 8 a.m.
  • All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints Drive, Stuart, 10 a.m.
  • 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) service at 9:30 a.m.