Last Mud Bog Races Tonight At Guthrie County Fairgrounds
The final Mid-Iowa Mudhead Association Mud Bog race will be this evening at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.
Organizer Ron Benedict says the races will start at 4pm with street stock, pro stock, modified and outlaw classes competing.
Guthrie County Fair Board President C.W. Thomas points out that they’ve had a partnership with the Mid-Iowa Mudhead Association for years to host several mud bog races and he’s happy with the turnouts for these types of events at the fairgrounds.
Race fans are encouraged to attend the final races of the season for $8 for adults and $4 for kids. Those who want a seat in the pits can pay $15 and those looking to compete have to pay $25.
Benedict notes that they’ve had between 65-75 trucks at each race this season which he believes participant numbers are down but he adds that the more racers they have, the more money they can give to the winners of each class.
Benedict comments that an end-of-year banquet will be in January when they give out awards and trophies for the season.
Harlem Ambassadors To Visit Guthrie Center Tonight
Tonight is the night of the fundraiser basketball game between the Hometown Heroes of Guthrie Center and the Harlem Ambassadors.
Organizer Jen Policky says the basketball game will begin at 6pm tonight at the Guthrie Center High School gymnasium. The event will be family-friendly entertainment with kids games between each quarter of the game and at halftime. They will also sell raffle tickets at the game for an autographed basketball by the Harlem Ambassadors.
She notes that there will be a free-will donation meal of pork sandwiches served before the game at 5pm.
All proceeds will go to rebuilding the Lion’s Club booth at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $11 for adults and $9 for students and children ages three and under get in for free.
Flooding was the Primary Issue with Early Month Storm that Resulted in Disaster Proclamation
Guthrie and Adair County Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Kempf says flooding was the primary cause of damage during the September 9th storms that resulted in the issuance of a disaster proclamation by Governor Terry Branstad.
“We had areas of flooding throughout both counties. We’ve had reports of basement issues, water in basements whether it be from seeping or actually just coming up through drains, things of that nature. Some buckled basement walls, things like that throughout a large area just about all over Adair County and mainly across the southern part of Guthrie County” says Kempf.
That proclamation made Guthrie and Adair County residents eligible for the Iowa Individual Assistance Program. This means that citizens whose property was damaged during that particular storm can apply for up to $5,000 in assistance if they are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Kempf says this means a lot of local residents should qualify.
Anyone who wants more information on how to apply can contact Kempf at 641-332-3030.
September’s Thursday Therapy Supper Proves To Be Another Success
Last week, the Guthrie County Fair Board hosted another successful Thursday Therapy Supper.
Fair Board President C.W. Thomas says they raised another $3,000-$4,000 which brings their total to over $20,000 since they began the monthly events in April. Each Thursday Therapy Supper has a different menu and a different theme associated with it.
He notes that they are raising money to finish building the new community center on the fairgrounds in Guthrie Center. So far, the 125-foot-by-60-foot structure has the walls up, the electrical has been roughed in and the false ceilings have been installed.
Thomas believes they need another $120,000 to finish the building before the community can use it.
The Fair Board has two final suppers scheduled for the year on October 16th and November 20th.
Community Foundation Announces Mini Grant Recipients
The Guthrie County Community Foundation is awarding more than $17,000 worth of grant monies to various organizations this fall.
Eight projects were selected to receive funds including $479 to the Casey Library Betterment Association to build new book shelves. Panora Boy Scout Troop 153 will receive $1,850 for their emergency bucket Eagle Scout project. The Stuart Public Library will receive $2,186 to purchase new technology equipment. $2,138 will go to the Bagley Fire Department for new hoses. The City of Stuart Parks and Recreation Department will receive $3,500 for a new welcome sign. Guthrie County Hospital’s Auxiliary will be able to purchase new community room furniture with a $1,500 grant. Guthrie County Hospital Clinics will receive $2,100 for their Boost Up Your Child project and the City of Casey will receive $3,500 for a new sign.
This year the Guthrie County Community Foundation awarded more than $122,000 in grants.
The next granting cycle will be announced in early 2015 with an application deadline of March 2nd.