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Cribbage results from March 20 and March 23
Special to the Times Vedette On March 20, a total of eight players participated. Dick Ellis got a 17, 16 and 16; Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 17; Allen Pierce, Lila Schwartz and Darwin Hughes each got a 16; Kathy Feilmeir got a 20; and Robert Klever got an 18 and a...
Good Tuesday morning to you!
Rush. Hurry. Urgent. A couple hundred words tell us to get moving. The dictionary is full of them, and so are we. But why are we always in such a hurry? When I was fresh out of college at my first job in Des Moines, I would debate whether to take I-235 or Grand Avenue...
So much more than books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette What are you doing at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month? If your answer isn’t going to the MJB Library Cookbook Club, you might want to rethink how you are spending your Thursday evenings. Last week I had the...
A little bit of everything at Hometown Basics
In some ways, the business is like an old-fashioned general store, since it is possible to buy beer, scented candles, toys and clothing all in one place. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, March 2026 Hometown Basics, 624 McPherson St. in Casey, is one of...
Haley Equipment recognized as a Blue Delta Dealer
Special to the Times Vedette Ag Leader announced that Haley Equipment, Inc. in Carroll has been recognized as a Blue Delta Dealer — an elite distinction within Ag Leader’s dealer network. This achievement is further exemplified by Chris Dieter, Precision Farming...
Iowa Farm Bureau hosting beekeeping and honey production webinar
Special to the Times Vedette The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is hosting a webinar for farmers exploring the fundamentals of beekeeping and honey production as a diversification opportunity. “Beekeeping on the Family Farm: Startup, Economics and Market...
ACGC’s Richter and Baudler selected for 2026 IBCA Pizza Ranch All-Star Game
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC girls basketball player Camdyn Richter and coach Brad Baudler were selected to participate in the 2026 IBCA Pizza Ranch All-Star Game for the SW Iowa Region. The game will be held on March 28 at Dallas Center Grimes High School....
Cribbage results from March 18
Special to the Times Vedette On March 18, a total of 11 players participated. Dave Richter, Dick Ellis and Wayne Nickel each got a 16; Dennis Betts got a 20,16 and 16; Sandy Rumelhart had a 17,16 and 17; Robert Klever got an 18, 16 and 16; and Lela Schwartz had a 20....
ACGC school boards discuss high school class schedule
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the March 18 joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards, curriculum director Karla Mahaffey shared information and survey results regarding the high school class schedule that was newly implemented this...
Charles ‘Chuck’ Kesler
1947-2026 Charles Kesler, endearingly known as Chuck by his friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. An afternoon of remembrance for Chuck was held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the First Christian...
10 Squared Women award $15,000 to the Guthrie Center Firefighter’s Association
Special to the Times Vedette The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County began its 10th year by holding its 2026 first quarter meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Guthrie Center. The group welcomed four new members this quarter....
Guthrie County secures funding to enhance roadway safety
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Roads Department issued a press release, stating that road safety is a top priority in Guthrie County, and that the focus is delivering results with a new state funding award from the Iowa Department of Transportation....
Equinox swerves on Dogwood, enters ditch and hits tree
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Reserve Dillan Cooper reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on March 18 at 9:08 a.m. on Dogwood Avenue. Jorie Evelyn Marie Trueblood, 28, of Coon Rapids, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox on Dogwood Avenue,...
Happy birthday to you!
We started a new feature each Friday in the Times Vedette, as we will add the birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections or updates, email rich@gctimesnews.com. Birthdays...
March Madness showcases Iowa’s basketball talent
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, but March Madness — a paradise for college basketball fans. Whether your favorite team made it or not — and if you’re an Iowan, it’s likely your team did — the 68-team...
Holy Week services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter are coming up soon. Here is a listing of some services in the area. To add yours, email rich@gctimesnews.com Saturday, March 28 Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord service, 4:30 p.m. at All Saints...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Boys and Girls Club of Adair annual fundraiser March 21 On Saturday, March 21, the Boys and Girls Club of Adair will host a “Lights, Camera, Auction” fundraiser at the Adair Fire Hall, 505 Fifth St. The event will include a sirloin tip...
County budget includes property tax relief
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Supervisor Maggie Armstrong, who oversees media relations for the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, shared additional information regarding the county’s budget considerations. “The Board of Supervisors plans to move forward with its...
ACGC and Panorama Prom details
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This year, the Panorama and ACGC Proms will both be held on the same evening, Saturday, April 11. Panorama The Panorama Prom will begin with the Grand March at 5 p.m. at the Panorama High School auditorium. Then, at 5:30 p.m., the Photo...
