By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Many holiday traditions and events are upcoming in the Guthrie County area. Here is a partial listing:

Saturday, Dec. 7       

Christmas in Casey

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Vendor shopping, then a visit from Santa at noon.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch served by the senior class
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children’s Mall (for kids through sixth grade) at Casey United Methodist Church. Most items are 50 cents. Free gift wrapping and snacks.

Adair’s 28^th annual Festival of Trees and Christmas Extravaganza

• Vendors 1-5 p.m. at the Community Building
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House at BC Angus, 1060 105^th St. All cuts of beef and gift bundles.
• 1-5 p.m. Boys & Girls Club, 807 Broad St. Free face painting, tour new gym, vendors, snacks.
• 2-7 p.m. Display of trees, wreaths and collections at Adair Fire Hall
• 2-7 p.m. Judy Zimmerline selling homemade candy
• 4:30-7 p.m. Freewill offering Adair Lions chili/potato soup supper
• 5-6 p.m. Santa’s visit and drawing for Bonus Bucks, plus goodie bags.
• 5-7 p.m. Live music by Little Big Band.

Saturday, Dec. 14     

Santa comes to Bagley Community Center

• 5 p.m. Pictures with Santa, then a hayride with caroling. Cookies, hot chocolate, cider and coffee will be served. Sponsored by the Bagley Fire Association

Saturday, Dec. 21

Santa’s Workshop at Panora (Rescheduled from Dec. 14 due to weather)

• 8:30-11 a.m.: Freewill offering pancake breakfast
• 9-10:30 a.m.: Camp Candycane crafts

Have an item to add? Send to rich@gctimesnews.com or call 641-332-2707. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A Holiday Fashion Show will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Tin Lizzie’s Sports Bar in Casey. Attendees can enjoy wine from Twin Vines and appetizers while checking out the new fashions. There will be a special of “buy one, get second item half off” on the fashion items.

Tin Lizzie’s Sports Bar is located at 614 McPherson St. in Casey. Phone number is 641-746-3316. www.tinlizziessportsbar.com.

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.