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Groundbreaking held for GCH construction project

Mar 13, 2026 | News

Members of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees break ground for the project.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Guthrie County Hospital CEO Chris Stipe addresses attendees before the groundbreaking.

Guthrie County Hospital held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, March 11 for the construction project that is about to begin. Prior to the outdoor groundbreaking, speakers offered remarks to attendees in the Sneakers Café.

Speakers included GCH Foundation/Marketing Director Dennis Flanery, GCH Trustee Mike Underwood, Guthrie County Supervisor Steve Smith, GCH CEO Chris Stipe and USDA State Director Mike Sexton.

Flanery noted that he was born in the hospital 64 years ago when the hospital was only 11 years old. He said he is excited to see what the hospital and campus will look like when the project is completed.

Stipe said the project is expected to take 2.5 years, and he asked for the community’s patience throughout the process.

Mike Underwood, Mike Sexton, Chris Stipe and Dennis Flanery take a turn at the shovels.