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By Rich Wicks

The annual Best of Guthrie County poll is soon closing, so if you have not yet voted, do so no later than 5 p.m. on July 1. Visit https://gctimesnews.com/best-of-2026.

Your vote helps determine the winners in dozens of categories, from Best Doctor to Best First Date Spot to Coldest Beer. A record 851 votes have been cast so far. 

Here are the rules for the 2026 Best of Guthrie County Readers’ Poll:

  • All poll questions are “fill in the blank.” There is not a nomination process or a “pay to play” scam. Everyone is eligible. Just vote.
  • The voting period runs through 5 p.m. July 1, 2026.
  • One ballot per voter (IP address), please. We reserve the right to discard any ballots we deem fraudulent.
  • Voters are only required to fill out a minimum of one question to submit a ballot, but we encourage filling them all out.
  • Have a problem voting? Try first. If you still have questions, call us Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 641-332-2707. Or email shane@gctimesnews.com.