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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 19 at 4:55 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 44 and South First Street in Guthrie Center. Ryan Joseph Govlik, 34, of Kansas City, was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse downhill on State Street toward the southwest curve and could not bring the vehicle to a stop, driving over the curb and into the corner of the fire hall building. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1,501, and damage to the fire hall is estimated at $1,501. 

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Guthrie County Hospital is announcing temporary access changes for patients while construction progresses on campus. These adjustments will ensure continued safe and efficient entry to clinic services throughout the construction period. A detailed map illustrating the updated entrances and parking areas is included with this release for patient convenience.

GCH Specialty Clinic – Temporary Entrances and Parking (Effective Feb. 25)

Beginning Feb. 25, all patients visiting the GCH Specialty Clinic will use the entrance located just south of the ambulance bay. Parking for GCH Specialty Clinic appointments will also be located in the lot south of the ambulance bay. Signage will be posted to help guide patients to the correct entrance and parking areas.

GCH Clinic – _Guthrie Center and Pediatrics – Temporary Relocation to South Trailer (Effective March 2)

Starting March 2, the GCH Clinic – Guthrie Center will temporarily relocate to the trailer south of the hospital. Pediatrics, which is offered on Tuesdays only, will also move to this temporary location on its clinic day. A newly designated parking lot is available directly adjacent to the trailer, providing convenient access for all GCH Clinic and Pediatric appointments.

Please note: All dates listed above are subject to change based on construction progress and weather conditions.

As of now, the Main Entry and Emergency Entrance will not change. However, at a yet to be determined date in March, the main entry and emergency entrance of the hospital will move to the north end of the building. As soon as we have an effective date, the hospital will communicate this change to the public.

Patients are encouraged to allow a few extra minutes for parking and navigation during this time. Guthrie County Hospital staff will be available to assist anyone needing direction or support.

For questions, please contact the hospital’s main line at 641-332-2201 or visit the website, www.guthriecountyhospital.org, for the latest updates.

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On Feb. 20, a total of 13 players participated. Dick Ellis got two 16s; Bill Sheeeder, Lela Schwartz, Dennis Betts and Robert Klever each got a 16; Sandy Rumelhart got a 17; Clint Malbon had a 21; and Wayne Nickel came through with a 22

On Feb. 23, a total of nine players participated. Robert Klever had a 16 and an 18; Bill Sheeder got a 22; Dave Richter had a 16; and Joanne Zieser got a 20.

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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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Taylor Wheatley reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 19 at 4:32 p.m. on Redwood Road. Jose Manuel Santana Rodriguez, 45, of Des Moines, was driving a 2003 Honda Element EX southbound on Redwood Road and lost control on the ice and entered the west ditch, coming to rest on the driver’s side. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $5,000. Santana Rodriguez was cited for failure to provide proof of financial liability. 

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Guthrie County Deputy Reserve Dillan Cooper reported a single motorcycle accident occurring on Feb. 16 at 12:34 p.m. on Koala Avenue just north of 300^th Street. Charles Leroy Thompson, 79, of Adel, was driving a 2006 Harley Davidson FLHXI that lost traction on gravel coming down the hill and overturned in the east ditch. Damage to the motorcycle is estimated at $7,500. 

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 19 at 5:46 p.m. on Highway 141. Sarah Oscar Valcin, 50, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was driving a 2004 Lexus GX 470 near the intersection of Highway 4 and lost control, entering the ditch. The vehicle struck a “miles to” sign in the south ditch, and the vehicle was sitting up against the sign. The impact with the sign also caused one of the two wooden posts to be broken and detached near the bottom. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1,500, and damage to the sign is estimated at $1,500.