NEWS
Chargers defeat Perry, 12-8
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC softball team (3-11) earned an away win against Perry (0-13) on Friday, June 12. Perry took an early 2-0 lead in the second inning. ACGC answered back with four runs in the third inning to take a 4-2 lead. The Chargers would...
Halterman updates supervisors on camping, plans for additional boat access point
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on June 16, Conservation Director Brad Halterman provided a departmental update. “Our camping numbers have been steady. We seem to be getting a lot of usage at our...
Weekend fundraisers held for Tori’s Angels Foundation
Special to the Times Vedette A breakfast benefit and silent auction was held Sunday, June 14 at the Panora Community Center to raise funds for the Tori's Angels Foundation, which has now accepted more than 200 kids in the past 15 years and is actively supporting more...
Mock shooter drill held in Guthrie Center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On June 10, a mock active shooter exercise was held at ACGC High School in Guthrie Center as training for the professionals who would be involved if such an event were to occur in the area. Participating organizations included EMS, law...
Farmers market shortened by rain
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The first Guthrie Center farmers market of the year went off smoothly –– at first. The event was scheduled 9-11 a.m., but around 9:45, the sky darkened as a line of rain rolled in. Vendors quickly packed up and are hoping for sunny...
Nunn to announce federal investment in White Pole Road Project
Special to the Times Vedette On Thursday, June 18, Congressman Zach Nunn will join state, county and local leaders in Stuart to announce new federal funding secured to revitalize White Pole Road, a vital farm-to-market corridor connecting Iowa's farmers, businesses...
Cribbage results from June 12 and June 15
Special to the Times Vedette On June 12, a total of 12 players participated. Dave Richter got a 24; Rhonda Titus got a 16; and Robert Klever got three 5s and a 16. On June 15, a total of eight players participated. Chet Vaughan got a 17; Dan Webb and Robert Klever got...
Community Safety Net partners with Guthrie County 4-H
Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County 4-H is partnering with Community Safety Net to help protect the children in Guthrie County. Safety Net has produced a Rural Safety Guide for Guthrie County farming families and children interested in agriculture. The...
Chuckwagon Days helps celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Chuckwagon Days, which starts Friday, has been a lasting tradition in Adair, hosting family fun nights, a 5K marathon, a parade and more. Special to the Times Vedette Adair’s Chuckwagon Days will begin at the Adair City Park (401-449 4th Street), Friday, June 19 at 1...
Tahoe totaled, driver cited with failure to maintain control
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on June 12 at 9:11 p.m. Jesse Lee Alexander, 31, of Audubon, was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LL northbound on Fir Avenue in Coon Rapids when he...