By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Times Vedette recently received notice of a generous gift to the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The donation of approximately $2.5 million came from the estate of Bill and Barbara Cornish.

The notice, from Dr. Alexander Bassuk, Chair of the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, stated, in part, “After Barbara’s death, Bill, through his attorney Jim Van Werden, sought to give money for the construction of the new Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Bill, with the aid of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Mary Ferentz, toured the project site and decided to make a gift to support the project.”

Van Werden shared that Barbara Cornish died in 2014 while the couple’s only child, Mark, passed in 1988. Bill died in 2022.

“Bill and Barbara wanted to make sure their estate would make a difference in the world,” Van Werden said. “I was happy to be able to play a small part in helping Bill create a legacy that will last far into the future. The world needs more people like Bill and Barbara Cornish from Bayard, Iowa. They were truly ‘Iowans.’ ”

By Rich Wicks and Cheryl Castile | Times Vedette

ADAIR:

• First Presbyterian Church, 5 p.m.
• United Methodist Church, 5 p.m.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4 p.m. Services at Schafer Barn on the Hill, 1459 White Pole Road

BAGLEY:

• Bagley United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m.

BAYARD:

• Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, 7:15 p.m.

CASEY:

• Saint John’s Lutheran Church, Christams Eve: 5 p.m. Christmas Day: 10:30 a.m.
• United Methodist Church, 5 p.m. Service held at Adair Church

GUTHRIE CENTER:

• Bowman Chapel, 4:30 p.m.
• United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
• First Presbyterian Church, 5 p.m.
• Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9 p.m.
• Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 5:45 p.m.

PANORA:

• Calvary Chapel of The Raccoon River Valley, 6:30 p.m.
• Faith Bible Church, 5 p.m.
• First Christian Church, 6 p.m.
• Lutheran Church of Hope, 3 p.m.
• Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Christams Eve: 4 p.m. Christmas Day: 9 a.m.
• Saint Thomas Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.
• United Methodist Church, 6 p.m. (with special music) 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Casey Library has a variety of events scheduled in December including:

• Cookie Exchange. Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9-11 a.m. Bring a plate of cookies and exchange them, one for one, with cookies brought in by others. You’ll end up with a variety plate that’s sure to give you some new favorites.
• Snowman crafts. School dismisses early, so come have some crafty fun from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. All ages are welcome.
• Christmas party. Monday, Dec. 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. Christmas story, snacks and games. All ages are welcome.
• Kids movie and popcorn. Monday, Dec. 30 from 2-3:30 p.m.

The Casey Library is located at 604 McPherson St. Phone number is 641-746-2670. Regular library hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays. www.caseypubliclibrary.weebly.com

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys wrestling will get its first mat time this season when it hosts a quadrangular at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. Teams coming to compete that day will be Nodaway Valley, West Central Valley and East Union.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC girls basketball (1-0) will face West Central Valley (0-1) at 6 p.m. tonight, Dec. 3, at West Central Valley. ACGC got off to a hot start in its season opener, defeating IKM-Manning, 73-49. West Central Valley’s season did not get off to the same start, losing its season opener to Creston, 46-43. ACGC has won four straight games against West Central Valley, including two blowout victories last season, winning 55-25 and 56-16.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys basketball tips off tonight, Dec. 3, at 7:15 p.m. against WCAC foe West Central Valley away from home tonight, Dec. 3. The Chargers have dominated the series, with its last loss against the Wildcats coming in 2018. ACGC won both games last season by double digits, 84-65 and 62-46.