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On Thursday, June 18, Congressman Zach Nunn will join state, county and local leaders in Stuart to announce new federal funding secured to revitalize White Pole Road, a vital farm-to-market corridor connecting Iowa’s farmers, businesses and families across Guthrie and Adair counties.

Representative Nunn will announce federal funding secured to rehabilitate an 11.5-mile stretch of White Pole Road. The project will address deteriorating pavement, improve safety along the corridor and expand pedestrian access in Stuart — making the road safer for drivers, students and emergency responders while strengthening a key farm-to-market route relied on by Iowa’s farmers and biofuel producers.

The investment builds on Representative Nunn’s broader efforts to strengthen Iowa’s infrastructure and ensure communities of every size have the transportation networks they need to grow. This plan includes a $20 million federal investment to advance Phase II of DART’s Operations and Maintenance Facility, to help ensure the region’s infrastructure keeps pace with rapid growth.

The press conference will begin at 12:45 p.m., at the Rock Island Railroad Depot, 204 E. Front St., Stuart. Representative Nunn will be in attendance along with Josh Sebern, Guthrie County Engineer; Cory Kirkpatrick, Mayor of Stuart; Brenda Dudley, executive director, Midwest Partnership Economic Development; Mike Dickson, Guthrie County Supervisor; and Maggie Armstrong, Guthrie County Supervisor.

Those wanting to attend must RSVP to Mark Matava, mailto:Mark.Matava@mail.house.gov.

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On June 12, a total of 12 players participated. Dave Richter got a 24; Rhonda Titus got a 16; and Robert Klever got three 5s and a 16.

On June 15, a total of eight players participated. Chet Vaughan got a 17; Dan Webb and Robert Klever got a 16; Dennis Betts got two 16s; and Dave Richter got a 20 and a 24.  

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

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The Guthrie County 4-H is partnering with Community Safety Net to help protect the children in Guthrie County.

Safety Net has produced a Rural Safety Guide for Guthrie County farming families and children interested in agriculture. The guide covers topics including pesticide safety, protective equipment, tractors, ATVs, snowmobiles, animals, farm buildings and machinery. It also includes first-aid information for common injuries and safety tips for parents.

It is family-friendly, includes a full-color 96-page book, award-winning videos, word searches, crosswords, quizzes and puzzles. Once children have completed the guide, there is a Certificate of Achievement and “A Pledge for my Future” certificate to be filled out.

For those who wish to donate and support Community Safety Net and Guthrie County 4-H, visit https://communitysafetynet.com/leaders/guthrie-center-community-safety-net/. Donations can be made at a set dollar amount ($16 per child), or a custom amount.

Chuckwagon Days, which starts Friday, has been a lasting tradition in Adair, hosting family fun nights, a 5K marathon, a parade and more.

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Adair’s Chuckwagon Days will begin at the Adair City Park (401-449 4th Street), Friday, June 19 at 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “Paving the Way: Celebrating America’s 250 Years of Progress” in honor of our nation’s 250^th birthday this year. Chuckwagon Days has been a lasting tradition in Adair, hosting family fun nights, a 5K marathon, a parade and more.

From 1-3 p.m. on Friday, June 19, there will be kids’ games at the Boys and Girls Club (807 Broad St.). At 5 p.m., the Adair Fire and Rescue will be at the Adair Community Building (308 Stuart St.) hosting a barbeque supper, and the Lions Club will be offering popcorn, snow cones and refreshing beverages as dessert. If patrons are looking for entertainment, the ACGC fourth- and fifth-grade baseball teams will be playing games, also beginning at 5 p.m.

The ACGC senior class will be hosting a bake sale from 4:30-7 p.m., when patrons can purchase treats to help the senior class raise money. At 6 p.m., the Little Miss and Mister Adair winners will be announced, and registration for the bags tournament will open directly after.

Saturday, June 20 has a packed schedule. The Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 7-9:30 a.m. The registration for the Chuckwagon Days 5K opens at 7 a.m. and will be located in the park. The 5K race begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the mile race at 8 a.m. and the kids foot races at 8:30 a.m.

The Chuckwagon Days parade will begin lining up at 10 a.m., before starting at 10:30 a.m. Following the parade, the Adair Fire and Rescue will be hosting another barbeque at the community building. Little Smiles and Co. Daycare will also be hosting a lunch at the Methodist church (403 Cass St.).

Patrons can watch the tractor show, sand volleyball and a pickleball tournament from 11 a.m. to noon before heading to the Lions Club for cold sandwiches and beverages before heading to a vendor market with music by Jenna Nevins (406 Audubon St.).

There will be bingo, carnival games, inflatable bounce houses, fire truck rides and a scavenger hunt from 1-3:30 p.m. After, Audubon Street will have an array of Rocket Fuel barbequed entrées. Street dancing will follow supper from 9 p.m. to midnight, closing out Adair’s Chuckwagon weekend.

With activities for all ages, plenty of food, live entertainment and opportunities to connect with friends and neighbors, Chuckwagon Days continues to be one of Adair’s most anticipated summer traditions. As the community celebrates this year’s theme, “Paving the Way: Celebrating America’s 250 Years of Progress,” residents and visitors alike are invited to come together for a weekend of family fun while honoring the nation’s 250th birthday.