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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on April 1 at 9:34 p.m. on State Street in Guthrie Center. Ruth Elaine Spaulding, 79, of Jefferson, was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound and was turning into the parking lot of Public Health and ran into the driver’s side of a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Melissa Elaine Johnson, 59, of Panora. Estimated damage to the Equinox is $6,000, and estimated damage to the Traverse is also $6,000. Spaulding received a citation for unsafe turning. 

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on March 31 at 8:10 p.m. on 150^th Street near Chestnut Road. Keri Theresa Charles, 39, of Coon Rapids, was driving a 2005 Subaru Forester westbound on 150th Street and took evasive action to avoid an oncoming truck. She lost control of the vehicle and entered the north ditch where the vehicle overturned. Estimated damage to the Subaru is $2,000. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Roads Department shared a news release regarding the upcoming work to be completed on Highway P28 (Wagon Road, between Stuart and Monteith Road). 

If you regularly travel P28 (Wagon Road), here is an important heads-up. Road crews will begin patch work along the stretch between Stuart and Monteith Road this Friday, April 10, weather depending.

Drivers should expect delays and sections of one-lane traffic with a pilot car guiding vehicles through work zones. Guthrie County officials recommend planning for a little extra time to get to your destination or choosing an alternate route.

The good news: This patch work is just the first step. The entire stretch of P28 between Stuart and Monteith Road is scheduled for a full highway rehabilitation starting in May. That larger project will bring more significant, much needed, long-term improvements to the corridor.

During construction, slow down, stay alert and give crews plenty of room.

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On April 3, a total of 12 players participated. Kathy Feilmeier got a 16; Wayne Nickel got a 16 and a 17; Allen Pierce got a 17; and Bill Sheeder got a 17 and a 20.

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.

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The Panora Library will be closed from April 12-18 for a remodeling project. The following week, April 19-25, is designated as National Library Week. Many libraries, including Panora, will have additional events scheduled that week. More information and a list of upcoming events visit www.panoralibrary.com.