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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on March 9 at 5:40 p.m. in Guthrie Center. Helen Renea Winkleblack, 39, of Guthrie Center, was backing up a 2010 Chevrolet Impala LS in a parking lot and hit a 2010 Ford Fusion SE driven by Bonnie Jean Hopes, 83, of Guthrie Center. Estimated damage to the Impala is $1,200. Estimated damage to the Fusion is $1,500.
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Guthrie County Deputy Reserve Dillan Cooper reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on March 4 at 7:01 a.m. on Highway 25. Jason Gray, 29, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan northbound on Highway 25 and struck a deer that came out of the west ditch. Estimated damage to the Caravan is $5,000.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Immanuel Lutheran Church (713 North 12th St., Guthrie Center) will offer service at 7 p.m. each evening.
Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) will offer a service only at 7 p.m.
Panora United Methodist Church (119 East Main St., Panora) will hold a special Easter Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. on April 5.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.