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Casey Public Library News

Sep 18, 2026 | Casey Public Library

Special to the Times Vedette

Art on State in Guthrie Center sponsored a Lego Art Contest to inspire entries to the Guthrie County Fair.

Casey’s Zander Nolte won first place in the 18-plus category with his unique sword. This sparked a resurgence in other Lego enthusiasts to construct more cute pieces.

On Sept. 30, the Casey Public Library is hosting its monthly pArtsy with Nancy Antisdel. She will bring wooden scarecrows to paint and decorate for fall. RSVP to sign up by calling 746-2670 or emailing caseylib@netins.net.

The library is planning its annual Halloween costume giveaway beginning in early October. If you have any gently used costumes to donate, please drop off at the library anytime.

New books are “National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027” and “Greenwood: A Novel” by Michael Christie. New DVDs are “Project Hail Mary” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”

Happy birthday to you!

Sep 18, 2026 | Birthdays

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Each Friday in the Times Vedette, we share birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections or updates, email rich@iowalivingmagazines.com.

Birthdays

Sept. 18: Kati Christensen, Matt Hidlebaugh, Corey Thompson, Beth Frantum
Sept. 19: Donna Meyer, Danae Tuhn, Melia Van Meter
Sept. 20: Tim Netherton
Sept. 21: Jan Scheuermann, Tim Berhow, Marsha Snowgren
Sept. 22: Caitlin Little, Tara Croghan, Hayden Deardorff, Sherry Rhodes, Cody Stratton
Sept. 23: Brandon Allen McHose
Sept. 24: Jon Buttler, Maddon McNeill, Anne Marie Brunk, Bill Radebaugh, Denny Scheuermann

The Kansas City Chiefs took a play out of ACGC’s book

Sep 18, 2026 | Cyote's Den

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

For those of you who tuned into Monday Night Football to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Denver Broncos, you might have seen the Chiefs score on a play you either have never seen or haven’t seen in a while. That is, unless you’re an ACGC or similar sized school football fan.

At the start of the fourth quarter, the Chiefs were on the goal line, seeming primed to add to their 24-10 lead. The Chiefs have one of the greatest offensive minds in football history leading their team in Andy Reid. The coach, earlier in that game, was caught smiling before his team went for it on fourth down. Reid, almost never smiles. Period. So, it was even more surprising to see the walrus-stached coach flash a grin before Kenneth Walker broke free for a 60-yard TD.

No grin was caught on camera before this Chiefs TD, also scored by Kenneth Walker, which was technically a pass because Patrick Mahomes tossed it forward. The Chiefs executed a wing formation play, which is basically extinct in the modern NFL and largely extinct from all levels of college football. Reid, Mahomes and Walker broke some of it down in the post-game press conference. If you’re an ACGC fan, you’ve been watching plays similar to this one for years.

Teams like ACGC and other schools all over the state have been running power option style offenses like this for decades with incredible efficiency. The Chargers have been dominating the area for years and have barely reached more than 10 passing completions in a season doing so. It completely flies in the face of what “modern” football is to most people. Even Lincoln High School, where I went, ran the Wing T offense during its most successful period of football in the last 30 years. Just look at these highlights. You would never expect to see a 4A or 5A school running an offense like this today. But it worked for Lincoln, it works for ACGC, and it still works at the highest level of professional football.

That is something I love about football. It takes shape in so many different ways. ACGC, old Lincoln, most of A, and 1A football use option, deception and pitches. Look to the bigger schools, and most all of them run some form of spread, air raid, or multiple offense to move the ball.

In the NFL, the entire league has become pass heavy. But in the chess match that is football, leave it to a coach like Reid to break an old classic like he ran on Monday night. The Broncos didn’t even know who had the ball until he was in the endzone. This is one of the many reasons why football is such a great sport. On the surface, it’s one of the most physical and brutal sports one can play. Underneath, a seemingly endless stream of plays, calls, audibles and adjustments exist. And just when you think defenses have started to figure it out, a veteran like Reid breaks out a play most haven’t prepared for since the 1930s.

Reach out with comments, suggestions story ideas and more to cyote@dmcityview.com.

Overwhelming community support for Dan Tallman’s drive-thru fundraiser

Sep 18, 2026 | News

By Morgan Sheeder | Special to the Times Vedette

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, a community drive-thru fundraiser was held at Riverside Park to support Dan Tallman, whose garage and house caught fire in late August. The fundraiser was organized by Becky Secoy Peterson and Tricia Secoy-Schreck. More than 10 volunteers helped package and hand out hundreds of meals, including hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, a cookie and bottle of water.

“This is what community is all about,” Becky Secoy Peterson wrote on Facebook after the fundraiser. “So grateful to live in a place where people don’t hesitate to rally together when someone needs a little extra support. When we rally together, we are unstoppable.”

Dan Tallman has lived in Guthrie Center his entire life and is well-known throughout the community. Dan and his daughter, Eva, were at the fundraiser chatting and laughing with those who came to donate, waving at every person who drove through.

“We were sold out in just one hour and 15 minutes,” Tricia Secoy-Schreck wrote on Facebook. The fundraiser was originally planned to happen from 4-7 p.m., but clearly, the support for Dan was overwhelming from the people in Guthrie County.

Dan is planning to rebuild his garage and the part of his house that was damaged from the fire. He said a Go-Fund-Me is in the works for donations, but it has not officially been set up yet. A Dan Tallman fundraiser account has been set up at Guthrie County State Bank, and those who wish to contribute can make donations there.

Volunteers last night included Becky Secoy Peterson, Tricia Secoy-Schreck, Ken and Julie Gilge, Stacey Kesselring, Cindy Derry, Rick and Caroline Kness, Chris Harwood, Vicki Crannell and Michael Malott.

Dan Tallman talks to Rick Kness and Ken Gilge.

Tessa and Bristol Sheeder show their support.

Julie Gilge hands food off to the Schreiber family.

Becky Secoy Peterson and one of multiple lines of cars from the evening.

Volunteers and Dan Tallman prepares for the drive-thru to open.

Dan and Eva Tallman

Ken Gilge and Rick Kness man the grill station cooking hamburgers and hotdogs.

Vicki Crannell gets food hot off the grill and helps wrap it before serving.

Chris Harwood and Michael Malott.

Julie Gilge and Stacey Kesselring

Local businesses fully fund Panorama school weight room renovation

Sep 18, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panorama School District weight room project has officially reached 100% of its fundraising goal thanks to a massive wave of local support. Panora Fiber, Iowa Trust, Farmers State Bank of Yale, and Guthrie County State Bank committed funds to fully fund the weight room, pushing the campaign across the finish line. With full funding now secured, work on the renovated facility will officially begin within the next month.

The combined pledges from these four local organizations provide the final resources needed to transform the current training space into a modern strength and conditioning facility for student-athletes and physical education programs.

“Having four of our hometown pillars step up together to complete this campaign means the world to our school,” Bruce Dahlhauser, activities director, said. “Panora Fiber, Iowa Trust, Farmers State Bank of Yale, and Guthrie County State Bank continually prove how deeply invested they are in our local youth. We genuinely can’t thank them enough for their leadership and for making sure our students have top-tier facilities right here at home. It’s a powerful example of what our community can accomplish when local organizations come together for our kids.”

The upcoming renovation will outfit the space with specialized strength equipment, updated safety features and custom training gear tailored to Panther athletic programs.