JAN. 4, 2024

Supervisors accept bids for Guthrie County pasture and farm

JD Kuster appointed chair with Maggie Armstrong to serve as vice chair.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Dec. 27, the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session. The supervisors opened and reviewed seven bids for the Transfer Station pasture and four bids for the County Farm. In each case, the supervisors accepted the highest bid. The board accepted a bid from Kelly Kopaska for $140 per acre for the Transfer Station pasture. The supervisors accepted a bid for the County Farm from Jake and Paige Anderson for $54,848.88.
The Board also heard from County Engineer Josh Sebern about the funding agreement between Guthrie County and Iowa DOT for the Bridge Repair Project BHOS-CO39(99) – 5N-39.

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2 members to be appointed to Yale City Council on Jan. 4

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Two current vacancies on the Yale City Council are to be filled by appointment. The city accepted letters of interest through Dec. 29. The appointments are set to be made during a special meeting of the council on Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. Those appointed will be scheduled to serve until seats are filled through election by voters in the November 2025 election. The public is welcome at any city council meetings other than occasional special closed sessions.

Panora Library offers adult reading challenge

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora Public Library is holding an adult reading challenge Jan. 15 through March 15. During that time, registered readers will be encouraged to “spread their wings” by reading books from the nine categories selected. A small prize will be given for reading milestones along the way. The challenge includes books in nine categories, including:

• a book about womanhood
• a book with red on the cover
• a romantic book
• an award-winning book
• a book you’ve been putting off
• a book you bought for a bargain
• a book from last year
• a book about war
• a childhood favorite

To register, call 641-755-2529 or ask library staff.

Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office receives $29,580 in December for out-of-county inmate fees

According to jail reports from the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, the Guthrie County Jail processed 30 out-of-county inmates through the facility during the month of December. The jail was able to invoice for prisoners as follows:
Adair County Sheriff’s Office, 1 inmate, 7 days, $420
Greene County Sheriff’s Office, 3 inmates, 14 days, $840
Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 19 inmates, 339 days, $20,340
Webster County Sheriff’s Office, 7 inmates, 133 days, $7,980

LIVE UPDATES: Source says Perry shooter is dead; school administrator among victims

From KCCI News

PERRY, Iowa —
The suspect in a shooting at an Iowa high school has died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Police say multiple people were shot Thursday at the high school in Perry, Iowa, and the official says at least one of the victims is a school administrator.

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Congregate meal menus for Jan.11-27

Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital. No meals are available on major holidays or during inclement weather. This service is available for seniors ages 60 and older. No reservation is needed. All menus follow Elderbridge-approved menus and provide at least one-third of the nutritional needs of individuals 60 and older. Menus are subject to change.

Homebound residents of Guthrie Center can also enjoy a nutritious meal delivered to their home Monday through Friday. No meal delivery on major holidays or during inclement weather. Delivery service is provided by volunteers from the area churches and organizations. This service is available for seniors ages 60 and older who are not able to easily leave their home to come to the meal site for lunch.

Congregate meals and Meals on Wheels are funded by donations and by the Elderbridge Agency on Aging. The program does not charge for meals, but donations from clients for their meals help with the cost of the service. For more information on these services, call 641-332-3818.

Menu
Thursday, Jan. 11: Crispy baked chicken, baked potato, zucchini and tomatoes, cornbread, fruit cup, 2% milk

Friday, Jan. 12: Baked fish, red skin potatoes, creamy coleslaw, apple crisp, 2% milk, bread/margarine

Monday, Jan. 15: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, pineapple, 2% milk, bread/margarine

Tuesday, Jan. 16: Pork medallion, baked potato, braised cabbage, peanut butter bar, 2% milk, bread/margarine

Wednesday, Jan. 17: Chicken enchilada casserole, tossed salad with ranch, melon, cookie, 2% milk

Guthrie Library Program. Monday, Jan. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mary J Barnett Memorial Library, 400 Grand St., Guthrie Center. Contact Meghan McBride at mmcbride@iastate.edu or 641-747-2276.

Private Pesticide Training. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St., Guthrie Center. Register by calling 641-747-2276.

Commercial Manure Applicators. Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January or February 2024. These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. There is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators will need to pay certification fees and send the forms in to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to complete certification requirements. Due to uniform certification deadlines, applicators are encouraged to attend workshops prior to March 1 to avoid being assessed a late fee of $12.50 for those who are re-certifying. Those unable to attend one of the workshops can schedule time with their ISU Extension and Outreach County office to watch the training video. Due to scheduling conflicts, extension offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch these videos but do offer scheduled dates and times to provide this training. Call 641-747-2276 to register.

Guthrie County Extension is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 641-747-2276 or email xguthrie@iastate.edu. Learn more about Guthrie County Extension at www.extension.iastate.edu/guthrie.

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12-25-23
12:23 a.m. Stuart Police, Ambulance and Fire responded to a report of a single vehicle roll-over on I-80. They were unable to locate.
4:38 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart
10:35 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Stuart
2:20 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies responded to a report of an assault in Jamaica
3:25 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Bayard

12-26-23
2:38 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard
1:14 p.m. Stuart Ambulance and Police responded to a medical call in Stuart
2:48 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy investigated a theft in Bayard
3:41 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint on Highway 25
3:48 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a family situation in Guthrie Center
7:09 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers in Guthrie Center

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From the archives of The Guthrian, Jan. 7, 1974

COMFORTS OF HOME: Even though temperatures in the Guthrie Center area have hovered near the zero mark the past two weeks, construction progress is being made at the new high school. Plastic huts that have been erected at the school site are heated by portable gas heaters that allow brick laying to continue despite the severe cold. Above is bricklayer James Wiemann of Audubon. Also pictured is one of the portable heaters.

By Michael Woody | Special to the Times Vedette

“Wonka” (in theaters and doing well)
Timothee Chalamet inherits Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka mantle from Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp, and he does it quite well. Maybe better. It is a different Wonka than the previous over-the-top films, but I liked this one better. Sweet, charming and, of course, twisted, “Wonka” is one of the year’s pleasant surprises.

Grade: A

Local cooking experts share their stories.

By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times

Some people have a knack for making wonderful meals. And, in rural America, these great cooks become local legends. Below are a few of these masters of the kitchen from the area.

Bryce Olive

When someone excels at cooking, word gets around. And when it’s something like barbecue or smoked meats, the word spreads even more quickly. More and more people are learning that Bryce Olive of Guthrie Center really knows how to cook delicious meats.

Olive explained that his love of cooking happened gradually, and he’s self-taught.

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Why did the child just wear one snow boot?
He heard there was 50% chance of snow!

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