NEWS
Supervisors move forward with draft for surveying permit ordinance
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Feb. 11 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held regarding the draft of a surveying permit ordinance. County Engineer Josh Sebern stated the ordinance would be applicable for situations...
Guthrie Center City Council addresses speed concerns
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the Feb. 10 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, traffic speed was the main topic. The council held the first reading of the proposed Ordinance 2025-02, “Amend Chapter 63, Subsection 63.04- Adjust speed limits on School Street...
Faith Bible Church free community meal is Feb. 19
Special to the Times Vedette The Faith Bible Church free community meal will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The menu includes chicken and noodles over mashed potatoes, smothered green beans, dinner rolls and angel food cake with...
DMACC fall semester president’s list
Special to the Times Vedette Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the Fall Semester President’s List. To be eligible, a student must have completed a minimum of six credits and earned a 4.0 grade...
Dodge overturns on 315th Street
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Taylor Wheatley reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 8 at 2:12 p.m. on 315th Road. Alexander Michael Oponski, 35, of Adel was driving a 2013 Dodge Journey Crew eastbound on 315th Street at...
Kia collides with deer on Highway 44
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Sheriff Matt Harmann reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Feb. 7 at 7:20 p.m. on Highway 44. Carrie Lynn Stein, 48, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2024 Kia Telluride EX east on Highway 44. When approaching the...
Cribbage results from Feb. 10
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 12 players participated on Feb. 10. Kathy Feilmeier and Bill Sheeder each got a 20. Rhonda Titus, Clint Malbon and Allen Pierce each got a 16. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on...
Multiple car burglary and thefts reported at Diamondhead Lake
Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple car burglary and theft reports, involving stolen wallets, cash and debit/credit cards at Diamondhead Lake occurring on Feb. 4. The Sheriff’s Office received home security footage of...
Panora approves grant for water plant backup
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the Feb. 10 meeting of the Panora City Council, City Administrator Lisa Grossman provided details about a Subaward Agreement with the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the Renewable Energy Mobile...
Nickel describes life in Thailand
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette For most anyone who has moved away, coming back home can be a special joy. But, for some, that is a much longer trip than others. Curtis Nickel, a 1983 graduate of Guthrie Center High School, recently came back to visit family, and he...