Rita Meinecke, Kathy Van Gundy, Laurie Carnahan, Erika Russell-VanDeBoe, Darrell Netherton, Janice Harbaugh, and Jane Windal gather at the Jamaica Library.

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On Tuesday, April 29, an appreciation event was held at the Jamaica Library in honor of Jamaica native Darrell Netherton. Netherton, who now lives in San Diego, California, recently donated computer equipment to the library including a children’s laptop , two children’s tablets and maintenance/update of the library’s other computers.

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Two upcoming author talks will be held at the Mary J Barnett Library in Guthrie Center. The public is invited.

On Wednesday, May 7 at 2 p.m., author Ann Hanigan Kotz will talk about her book, “Moonshine by Moonlight” and a program titled “Iowa’s Prohibition and Bootlegging Legacy.”

On Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m., author Enfys McMurry will talk about her book, “Disaster at 39,000 Feet: How smalltown America came together at a time of crisis.”

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The ACGC FFA’s annual plant sale is going on now. The online order form is currently available but will be closed on May 6. Plants available include peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, bedding plants and hanging baskets. Items ordered will be available for pickup on May 8, 9 and 10 as shown on the order form. Order form and additional details are available at:  https://fs26.formsite.com/ACGCFFA/ezugavzrao/index

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On Sunday, May 18, commencement ceremonies for both ACGC High School and Panorama High School will be held. Each school’s graduation ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the respective high school.

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The Casey Public Library, 604 McPherson St, has scheduled a number of programs for the public in May. Unless otherwise noted, the events are free of charge.

• On Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m., author Ann Hanigan Kotz will talk about her book, “Moonshine by Moonlight” and a program titled “Iowa’s Prohibition and Bootlegging Legacy.” Whiskey tasting will be available.
• Window Box Workshop will be Monday, May 12 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Participants will create a window planter to take home. Plants, soil and containers provided. Call the library at 641-746-2670 to sign up.
• Plant and seed exchange will be May 9 and May 10.
• Kids’ Crafts will be Wednesday, May 14 at 4 p.m., led by Judi Zimmerline.
• Adult crafts will be Monday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. with Judi Zimmerline.
• ISU Extension will hold a kids’ STEM program on Wednesday, May 21 at 4 p.m.
• Kids’ bingo will be Friday, May 23 at 4 p.m.
• Kids’ craft (fidget sticks) will be Wednesday, May 28 at 4 p.m.
• Friday, May 30 will be “Free Book Friday.”

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To help support the public libraries of Guthrie County, there is a tasty option being offered by Guthrie County Quality Meats. Throughout the month of May, 15% of sales of skinned and skinless brats will be donated in equal portions to the seven public libraries in the county.

In addition to regular brats, a wide variety of flavored brats is available. Flavors include cheddar, jalapeno cheddar, wood-fired pizza, beer/onion, nacho, buffalo/blue cheese, pepperjack, and pineapple/teriyaki. Owner Grant Sheeder added that he plans to offer additional flavors of brats beginning in early May, including Rueben, horseradish, and sweet corn.

Fox Countertops has joined the cause by pledging to match the donation, so now each brat is doubly benefitting local libraries. Anyone wishing to donate without buying brats can make a donation at Guthrie County Quality Meats.

Guthrie County Quality Meats is located at 1507 State St. in Guthrie Center and is open Mondays through Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.