Charger football looks to keep its momentum rolling against Panorama tonight

Sep 13, 2024 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It’s Friday night lights for this rivalry matchup between ACGC (2-0) and Panorama (0-2) tonight, Friday, Sept. 13. With kickoff slated for 7 p.m., ACGC looks to keep its win streak moving while Panorama will aim to end its losing streak. ACGC has won the last three matchups between the two programs, which includes the high-scoring affair from last season that ended in ACGC’s favor, 55-44.

‘Welcome to Medicare’ seminar offered in Guthrie Center at Guthrie County Hospital

Sep 13, 2024 | News

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Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? “Welcome to Medicare” is for you. This two-hour seminar offered by the Guthrie County Hospital SHIIP counselor will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Sneakers Cafe (710 N. 12th St., Guthrie Center). Please register by Sept. 24 by calling 641-332-3828.

“We’re excited to offer this free seminar to the community,” Mary Wardyn, SHIIP counselor from Guthrie County Hospital, says. “Medicare is such an important program, and understanding what it offers helps assure that anyone eligible gets the health benefits they deserve,” she adds. 

“Welcome to Medicare” will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance. For more information or questions, call 641-332-3828.

SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP services are free, confidential and unbiased. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents. Guthrie County Hospital is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Guthrie County.

Ten Squared Plus Men’s Group donates $20,500 to Panora Chamber 

Sep 13, 2024 | News

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The Ten Squared Plus Men’s Group presented a check for $20,500 to the Panora Chamber of Commerce this morning. The chamber will use the funds to install an outdoor speaker system in the downtown area. 

Total donations from the Ten Squared Plus Men’s Group to local groups and organizations now totals $399,150.

The next meeting for the Ten Squared Plus Men’s group will be Nov. 19.

For more information on Ten Squared Plus Men’s group, contact Barry Monaghan at b.monaghan@gcsbank.com.

Cribbage results from Sept. 11

Sep 13, 2024 | News

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On Sept. 11, a total of 16 players participated. Jim Carico scored a 16, 17 and a 16. Jane Backus got a 16, 16 and 17. Kathy Evans, Joyce Kearan, Chet Vaughnan, Dan Webb and Sandy Rumelhart each scored a 16. Dick Ellis got a 16 and an 18. Lela Schwartz and Robert Klever each had two 16s. Dennis Betts had a 17, and Rhonda Titus scored a 16 and a 21.          

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center 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.

Lions Club and Leo Club make donations

Sep 13, 2024 | News

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The Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Leo Club made check presentations on Thursday. The Lions presented a check in the amount of $38,500 to Little Chargers Early Learning Center, and the Leo Club presented a check in the amount of $1,500 to Little Chargers as well. The Lions also presented a $2,500 check to the Leo Club for helping in the food stand.