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Dates for legislative coffees with Sen. Jesse Green and Rep. Carter Nordman have been announced. The Guthrie County Republicans coordinate this, but it is an open event to all who are interested. Coffee and rolls are provided by the host site (Panora Fiber and Guthrie County Farm Bureau). The events take place from 8-9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each February, March and April. Locations are as follows:

• Feb. 1: Panora Fiber, 114 E. Main St., Panora
• March 1: Guthrie County Farm Bureau, 203 N. Fourth St., Guthrie Center
• April 5:  Guthrie County Farm Bureau, 203 N. Fourth St., Guthrie Center

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A total of 80 displays were set up as part of the 31^st annual Guthrie Center Park Holiday Lights at Mitchell Park during the holiday season. 

“Thank you for spending your time and resources to make our park sparkle once again,” Mary Jo Laughery said on behalf of the committee that put on the event. “The public drove through the lighted milk jugs to enjoy the 80 displays that were assembled from businesses, individuals, churches, school students, clubs and family memorials. Also thanks to those who donated financially to help make this an awesome memory maker.”

Laughery noted that three new displays were put up this year, and they welcome new displays each Christmas season.

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Guthrie County Chief Deputy Todd Thorn reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Jan. 1 at 5:50 p.m. on Wagon Road. Ashlyn Rose Bush, 24, of Stuart was driving a 2015 Jeep Renegade Sport northbound on Wagon Road north of 230^th and a deer ran into the driver’s side of the vehicle, causing an estimated $2,500 in damage. 

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama boys basketball (1-7) hosts Pleasantville (2-3) tonight, Jan. 3. Panorama will be looking to come back from winter break with a fresh start to what has been a challenging season. If the Panthers want to get back in the win column, they will have to keep Pleasantville’s Braylon Bingham in check. The sophomore is averaging 26.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Panorama won the matchup last season, 62-38.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Hospital’s Board of Trustees held a regular monthly meeting on Dec. 30. A public hearing was opened to discuss the proposed projects and hear public comments regarding Guthrie County Hospital’s intent to file an application with the USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to finance a portion of capital improvement projects to include, without limitation, remodeling of, additions to, and expansion of facilities at 710 N. 12th St. No members of the public were in attendance.

The November financials were approved. As of November, the hospital remains ahead of budget for the fiscal year with a year-to-date operating loss of $213,000 and a positive net income of $1.2 million.

The 2025 board officers were elected: Mike Underwood, chair; Doug Kent, vice chair; Cheryl Marks, treasurer; and Dana Tews, secretary. Mary Sheeder was recognized for her 16 years of service on the board. Emily Donovan was elected in November of 2024 to replace Sheeder on the board effective January 2025.

The next regular meeting of the trustees is set for Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. The public is welcome.