From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses expired on Jan. 10. Licenses are available at 650 locations across the state, and online at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa.

Iowa’s 2025-26 deer harvest through the late muzzleloader and archery seasons is currently just shy of 100,000, which is an increase of 1% over last year, but 4% lower than the five-year average. Iowa’s deer harvest is available in real time by county at https://gooutdoorsiowa.com/RealTimeHarvestReport.aspx. Iowa’s final two deer seasons — the Population Management January Antlerless Season and the Excess Tag January Antlerless Season — close on Jan. 25.  

While most hunting seasons have closed, there are a few opportunities remaining. The southern Iowa goose zone season closes on Jan. 24; quail, partridge, ruffed grouse and fox and gray squirrel seasons closes on Jan. 31; and rabbit season closes on Feb. 28.

Furbearer seasons close on Feb. 28, except for beaver, which closes on April 15.

Fish Art Contest: The Art of Conservation The Iowa DNR and Wildlife Forever encourages all Iowans ages 5-18 to enter the Iowa Fish Art Contest. Winning submissions will be featured in the DNR building at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. The art must include one or more of the following fish species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie, Iowa Darter and/or Muskellunge. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28. Only digital submissions are accepted.

The Iowa DNR is scheduling 20 public meetings across the state from March 2-5 to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible regulation changes and to accept feedback. Meeting dates and locations will be announced at the end of January.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Jan. 20 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Supervisors was canceled due to illness. No makeup date was announced. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m.

The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person (at the courthouse) or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#

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The Panora Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new businesses to the community on Saturday, Jan. 10. 

• The Renew Room, 411 E. Main St., Panora, vagaro.com/therenewroom
• Sunshine Nail Salon, 102 S.E. 13th St., Panora, inside of Restore Wellness Studio, restorewellnessia.com/sunshine-nail-salon
• Wave Wellness, 102 S.E. 13^th, Panora, inside Restore Wellness Studio, www.restorewellnessia.com/wave-wellness

Learn more about the Panora Chamber of Commerce at www.panorachamber.org.

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On Jan. 16, a total of 10 players participated. Kay Pheppin got four 16s; Lela Schwartz got two 16s; Robert Klever got a 16; Roy Carl got a 16 and an 18; and Dick Ellis sunk in a 20 at the last minute.

On Jan. 19, a total of seven players participated. Sandy Rumelhart got two 20s; Wayne Nickel and Robert Klever each got a 16.

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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Midwest Partnership Development Corporation invites community leaders, businesses and residents to attend its 2026 Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Casey Community Building, located at 104 W. Sherman St. in Casey.

This year’s Annual Dinner will feature Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer as the evening’s keynote speaker and facilitator. The event will center around the theme “From the Ground Up: Honoring Our Roots, Shaping What’s Next,” highlighting the region’s strong foundation while looking ahead to future economic opportunities.

The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m., and the program at 6:30 p.m.Dinner will be catered by Café on the Hill, and a cash bar will be available.

In addition to the keynote address, attendees will hear from a local business panel. Panelists will share insights on entrepreneurship, community investment and business growth within the Adair and Guthrie Counties.

The cost to attend is $32 per plate or $180 per table of six. Registration is available by calling 515-523-1262 or emailing info@midwestpartnership.com. Checks should be made payable to Midwest Partnership and mailed to P.O. Box 537, Stuart, IA 50250.

During the program, Midwest Partnership will also present the Economic Impact Award, recognizing a business or organization that has demonstrated vision, leadership, courage and measurable contributions to economic growth and prosperity throughout the Midwest Partnership region.

For more information about the Annual Dinner, registration, or the Economic Impact Award, contact Midwest Partnership at 515-523-1262 or info@midwestpartnership.com.