NEWS
Guthrie County Supervisors move ahead with plan for landfill closure
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 25, Health Services Director Jotham Arber provided a report regarding the landfill. The Guthrie County landfill, just west of the transfer station, has not been used since...
WCV 2nd grader selected for national youth health leadership role
Special to the Times Vedette As youth health challenges continue to grow nationwide, one local student is helping bring the solution closer to home. The American Heart Association (AHA) has selected Ariana, a second-grade student at West Central Valley in Stuart, as a...
Guthrie Center Class of 1981 holds 45th reunion
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Saturday, Aug. 15, the graduating class of 1981 from Guthrie Center High School held its 45th reunion at Cabbage Rose in Guthrie Center. Social time began with 16 graduates attending, some accompanied by spouses. A luncheon was served...
Guthrie Center City Council accepts resignation of Mayor Mike Herbert
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Aug. 24, councilmember (and mayor pro tempore) Garold Thomas led the meeting due to Mayor Mike Herbert’s absence. Councilmember Erica Finster participated via phone. The...
Panora City Council reviews request for water leak bill forgiveness
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Panora City Council met in regular session on Aug. 24. The council reviewed a letter from Eleisca Clayton (Family Resource Center) regarding a water leak at 319 East Market St. The letter explained that the home is occupied by three...
Hands do the work of the heart
Jane Barcus and Pat Monthei create beautiful homemade items for friends and family. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, August 2026 Jane Barcus and Pat Monthei are residents at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Both have a hobby of creating beautiful homemade...
Royal Neighbors delivered school supplies
Special to the Times Vedette Members of Royal Neighbors delivered school supplies to Panorama, Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center elementary schools last week. Royal Neighbors was founded by nine visionary women united by a mission, starting with an inaugural gathering in...
Safety and fun at Panora Square
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 23, a fun and safety-minded event was held for kids at the Panora town square. Deputy Blake Michelsen gave a group of young bicycle riders safety tips about helmets and riding in town. Kids then rode their bikes...
ACGC FFA members show at Iowa State Fair
Special to the Times Vedette ACGC FFA members traveled to the Iowa State Fair Aug. 12-13 to compete in the FFA shows, bringing home numerous blue and purple ribbons, class placings and several top overall honors. The Iowa State Fair FFA Shows provide students with an...
Martinez sentenced to 20 years
By Luann Waldo | Special to the Times Vedette A local family is finding some resolution to their grief in the loss of their son, brother and grandson following the conviction and sentencing of an illegal immigrant in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 22. Matthew Allen...