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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette With RAGBRAI’s trip across Iowa and through Guthrie County only a few weeks away, it helps to know some of the basics of RAGBRAI culture and lingo. Those along the route, and certainly those pedaling along, are sure to witness some of the...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the June 25 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees, CEO Chris Stipe talked about planning for RAGBRAI, which will bring thousands of bicyclists into Guthrie Center on July 20. “There’s been a lot of effort and...

By Rich Wicks The annual Best of Guthrie County poll is soon closing, so if you have not yet voted, do so no later than 5 p.m. on July 1. Visit https://gctimesnews.com/best-of-2026. Your vote helps determine the winners in dozens of categories, from Best Doctor to...

Special to the Times Vedette The FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event provides an opportunity for FFA members to display their agricultural knowledge and skills in the area of Livestock Evaluation. Activities included in the Livestock Evaluation were...

By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette Each year, the Panora Women’s Service Organization (WSO) conducts fundraising activities to make it possible to provide a scholarship to a Panorama Community School graduating senior. This year’s recipient is Ava Thompson. She is...

Special to the Times Vedette Going into a new school year should be an exciting time for families, but for those carrying a negative balance on their student’s lunch accounts, it can also bring a lot of stress. Thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from Farmers State...

Special to the Times Vedette On June 24, a total of 11 players participated. Dave Richter, Dave Coffman and Robert Klever each got a 16; Rhonda Titus got two 16s; and Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, 17, 20 and 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at...

Wilbur Bates continues serving customers with fast repairs, low prices and a passion for the work. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, June 2026 After doing the same type of work for more than 60 years, a considerable amount of expertise builds up. But for Wilbur...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the June 23 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Maggie Armstrong provided an update on the P28/Wagon Road project. She explained that this is one of the largest road projects the county has undertaken in...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the June 22 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, discussion was held regarding the need to assure that adequate lifeguard service is being provided at the city’s aquatic center. Faith Laboy attended the meeting and...