thanksgivingHere is a reminder of the offices that are closed in observance of today’s Thanksgiving holiday.

In Guthrie County, the County Courthouse and city halls in Stuart, Panora, and Guthrie Center will be closed both today and tomorrow.

The Stuart Public Library will be closed Thursday-Saturday, the Panora Public LIbrary will be closed today and tomorrow, and the Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library in Guthrie Center will only be closed today.

Adair County Health System will also have limited hours over Thanksgiving weekend. Adair County Medical Clinics in Stuart and Greenfield will be closed on Thanksgiving, as well as the home care, public health, and business facilities. On Friday, the Stuart Clinic and Greenfield Family Practice will be open until noon. The Adair County Courthouse as well as Greenfield City Hall will also be closed today and tomorrow.

If you feel the urge to get out and enjoy this weekend’s beautiful weather, there are some outdoor activities in area parks. Today and tomorrow, tent camping and all trail usage at Whiterock Conservancy will be free. However, no rentals will be available as staff will be off for the Thanksgiving holiday. Springbrook State Park will also hold an Optoutside hike tomorrow and a GPS family outing on Saturday. Both Springbrook programs will begin at 1 pm at the campground gazebo.