By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
Midwest Partnership, an economic development group for Adair and Guthrie Counties, held its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Community Building in Casey. The theme was “Sharing the Vision.” Dinner was provided by Café on the Hill.
Director Brenda Dudley shared a report highlighting the efforts of the organization over the past year and recognized current board members, as well as outgoing board members, Julie Dent-Zajicek and Mike Underwood.
The Adair County board members include:
- Kaye Bax, Retired Pharmacist at Fontanelle Drug
- Stacie Eshelman, Greenfield Chamber Main Street
- Renee Jensen, Adair City Council
- Kathy Rohrig, Orient Economic Development
- Scott Tonderum, Greenfield Municipal Utilities
- Matt Wedemeyer, Adair County Supervisór
- Holi Weston, Farmers Electric Cooperative
The Guthrie County board members include:
- Josh Calmer, Active Health Solutions
- Chris Carlson, Guthrie County State Bank
- Marty Doud, First State Bank
- Brad Hayes, BH Appraisals/Twin Vines
- Brian Johnson, Guthrie County Supervisor
- Cheryl Marks, Rolling Hills Bank & Trust
- Eric Reinhart, Bruner, Bruner, Reinhart; & Morton, LLP
The officers for 2025 are:
- President – Matt Wedemeyer
- Vice President – Brad Hayes•
- Julie Dent-Zajicek – 6 years
- Mike Underwood – 18 years
- Secretary – Renee Jensen
- Treasurer – Brian Johnson
- Past President – Marty Doud
Scott Tonderum presented the Entrepreneurial Economic Impact Award to Adair County Health System.
Guest speakers were Peter Nolte of Kwik Star, Steve Bricker of Cardinal Glass and Ryan Moon of the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Learn more about Midwest Partnership at www.midwestpartnership.com.
Grant Sheeder and Barry Monaghan
Andy Randol, Mitch Johnk and Dennis Flanery
Jamie Carlson, Chris Carlson and Kris Arrasmith
Michelle Rumelhart and Steve Smith
Curt Thornberry, Rick Hunsaker and Brenda Dudley
Lynn Zajicek, Brad Hayes and Roger Dorr
Julie Dent-Zajicek, Roberta Gilson and Robin Dorr
Nancy Smith and J.D. Kuster