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Governor Volunteer Award Recipients from Guthrie County
Some residents of Guthrie County are receiving the Governor Volunteer Award today in Ankeny. Cathy Ballard of Guthrie Center and Paula Wachholtz of Panora have both been recognized as 2024 recipients of the award, with this year’s ceremony being held at 2pm today at Ankeny high School. Ballard and Wachholtz are two of over 270 individuals that are awardees for 2024, with over 400 total awards going out for groups and individuals.
Zach Nunn Mobile Office Hours in Guthrie County Thursday
Staffers from US Representative for Iowa’s Third Congressional District Zach Nunn’s office will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in Guthrie Center this week. On Thursday, members of Nunn’s staff will be at the Mary J Barnett Memorial Library from 2-4pm to answer questions of residents in Iowa’s Third Congressional District. Those who attend the event will be able to seek help on topics such as Social Security, passports, veteran’s benefits, tax returns, visas and much more. Walk-ins are welcomed to the free event.
Rodeo in Guthrie Center June 29-30
The weekend of June 29-30 will offer western family fun at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds. Mutton busting will start at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed by rodeo at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the rodeo begins at 2 p.m. Food vendors and a beer garden will be available. Camping and live...
Guthrie County Transfer Station Director Discusses Updated Plan for Disaster Waste and Debris Removal
(Guthrie Co) Guthrie County Transfer Station Director Jotham Arber spoke to the Board of Supervisors this morning about an updated plan for waste and debris removal in the event of a major storm. Arber said they learned a few things following the Greenfield Tornado and he wanted to get ahead...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report: Week of 6/17/24
6-17-24 12:56 am Stuart Police responded to a driving complaint. 1:54 am Stuart Police transported 1 male to Adair Co Jail. 8:18 am Guthrie Co Deputy responded to a report of vandalism in Guthrie Center. 10:14 am Guthrie Co Deputy performed a case follow up in Guthrie Center. 10:28 am...
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