Q: I have never been to the theater in Stuart, and I read that they are showing holiday movies for free. What can you tell me?
A: I can tell you that you should go, and that you are correct. Free holiday movies are showing at Fremont Theatre in Stuart through Dec. 30. The Fremont Theatre is located at 124 N. Fremont St. in Stuart. The movies include “Scrooged,” “Elf,” “Arthur Christmas,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “The Year Without a Santa Claus” and “The Grinch.”
Showtimes are available at www.fremonttheatre.com or by calling 515-523-1225.
Q: What does the hospital board of trustees do, and who is on the board?
A: A hospital board of trustees oversees the hospital’s operations, ensuring it meets its mission and remains financially stable. They are responsible for strategic planning, hiring and monitoring the CEO, and establishing policies that affect the hospital’s services and quality of care. The trustees for the Guthrie County Hospital are Mike Underwood (chair), Doug Kent (vice chair), Cheryl Marks (treasurer), Dana Tews (secretary), Doris Terwilliger, Emily Donovan and Sheyrl Clark. During the Dec. 1 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees, the trustees voted to appoint Lake Panorama resident Mary Jane Carothers onto the board to replace the seat held by Emily Donovan.
Q: How many people attended the Veterans Pancake Breakfast fundraiser in November?
A: The freewill donation Veterans Pancake Breakfast was held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8-11 a.m. at The Captain’s Pick, and more than 150 people were served. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which were nearly $4,000, are going to VFW Post 5510 and American Legion Post 372.
Q: How many organizations benefit from the Guthrie County Community Foundation? And what is the deadline to apply?
A: On Nov. 13, representatives of 32 area entities came together at the Panora Community Center to describe the projects being done with funding from the Guthrie County Community Foundation (GCCF). Groups represented included Little Charger Early Learning Center, Main Street Guthrie Center, Casey Public Library, Guthrie County Arts Council, Bayard Church of Christ, City of Panora, Yale Fire, Stuart Fire, Friends of Guthrie Center Library, Boys & Girls Club, Little Smiles & Company, Menlo Fire & Rescue, Coon Rapids Ambulance, Thomas Rest Haven, Coon Rapids Police, Guthrie County Hospital Foundation, Stitch & Chatter, YJB TTT, Panora EMS, West Central Youth Club, Panora Garden Club, Guthrie County Conservation, Stuart Public Library, Guthrie County Fair Foundation, Jamaica Fire, Guthrie Center Fire, Tri Center Association mealsite, Friends of Bayard Library, Guthrie County Historical Village, Tori’s Angels, Panorama Soccer Club and Guthrie County First Responders.
The mission of the Guthrie County Community Foundation is to foster giving, strengthen service providers and improve the local conditions and quality of life. The foundation promotes philanthropy, endowment building, community-building, capacity-building, grant making, organizational collaborations and public leadership for the benefit of Guthrie County and is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Guthrie County by investing in area nonprofits through its grant programs. The foundation also provides individuals, families and area businesses with a way to give back.
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Guthrie County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Guthrie County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
Applications are now available for groups wishing to request funds from the GCCF. They are due Jan. 31, 2026. Contact gccfoundation@gmail.com with any questions or visit www.GuthrieCountyCommunityFoundation.org.