Supplied by the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office

The following information was compiled by the Iowa DNR, Iowa DOT and the Iowa State Patrol regarding usage of ATVs, UTVs or ORVs on public roads and streets.

How do drive on public roads

• Do not exceed 35 MPH.
• Driver must be age 18 or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Do not drive while impaired or with open alcohol container.
• Headlight(s) must be on at all times.

What is required for the vehicle

• Proof of insurance.
• Registered with Iowa DNR and sticker displayed on rear of vehicle.
• Out-of-state vehicle must have an Iowa DNR nonresident user permit sticker.
• Functioning required equipment, including but not limited to: horn, mirrors, headlight(s), tail lights, and brake lights.
• Display slow-moving vehicle sign.

When and where you can ride

• Operation allowed day or night.
• Roadway use allowed (except interstates and four-lane roads).
• Use state two-lane or county highways only on the most direct, accessible route to: an ATV/UTV/ORV park or trail, the nearest county road, an authorized city street, or your residence.
• Crossing multi-lane highways allowed only at intersections from authorized roads.

ATVs/UTVs and Iowa Law

ATVs/UTVs are regulated for use on roadways by Iowa code sections 321l and 321.234A. Always refer to the most current version of the Iowa Code for legal guidance.

Special to the Times Vedette

Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 318 students during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 24. Those recognized include: 

• Josephine Arganbright, of Panora, who graduated with a Bachelor of Music in music therapy.
• Kaylea Gosnell, of Jesup, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and psychology.
• Tatum Grubbs, of Casey, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Wednesday, Guthrie Center held its annual citywide cleanup day for citizens who had paid and registered beforehand. As usual, the ACGC baseball team provided most of the manpower to load curbside items into trucks. Scrap metal items were turned in to help raise money.

City Administrator Kris Arrasmith said 86 households registered for the event. This year, registration fees, along with money received from scrap metal turned in, goes to support Guthrie Center’s youth baseball and youth softball programs. Citizens are free to “pick” from items curbside but are asked to leave scrap metal items for the baseball team to collect.

Arrasmith said the event usually nets around $2,500 to $3,000.

Baseball crew works up a hunger during citywide cleanup.

Baseball team members return to city hall for a lunch break.

Lunch awaits the baseball team inside city hall.

Special to the Times Vedette

On June 18, a total of 10 players participated with nobody scoring a high hand. 

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.