NEWS
REC annual meeting draws large turnout Saturday
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Clear skies and warmer weather brought out a nearly standing-room only crowd to the Guthrie County Fairgrounds Event Center on Saturday for the Guthrie County REC annual meeting, where members received updates from the REC, enjoyed a...
Guthrie County Supervisors vote for 9-member EMS committee
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on Jan. 6. Chair Steve Smith shared the recommendation from Brian Johnson and himself that the supervisors make a decision on the basic makeup of an EMS committee. He...
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31
Special to the Times Vedette Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time...
Cribbage results from Jan. 2 and Jan. 5
Special to the Times Vedette On Jan. 2, a total of eight players participated. Kay Phippen got two 16s, Kathy Feilmeier got a 16; Roy Carl hit the jackpot with a 16, 17, 20, 16 and 17. On Jan. 5, a total of seven players participated. Bill Sheeder and Dave Richter...
Chevy pickup overturns on Highway 25, lands in creek
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Bennett reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Jan. 3 at 8:25 p.m. on Highway 25. Angela Marie McMichael, 28, of Carroll, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup northbound on Highway 25...
Cribbage results from Dec. 31
Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 31, a total of nine players participated. Larry Gardiner got a 20 and a 16; Richard Ellis got two 16s; Wayne Nickel got an 18, Lela Schwartz got a 16; and Allen Pierce got a 20 and a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage players...
Guthrie County Supervisors name Smith as board chair
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on Friday, Jan. 2 to make annual appointments. Steve Smith was appointed chair of the board for 2026. JD Kuster was appointed vice chair. Board Chair Maggie Armstrong voiced...
Large crowd for hike at Springbrook State Park
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette An estimated 80 individuals of all ages (plus a few dogs) showed up at Springbrook State Park on New Year’s Day for the “first day hike” that many Iowa state parks host. During the hike, frequent stops allowed park staff Anne Riordan and...
Winter tree pruning
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources January and February are the best time of the year for tree pruning because trees are dormant in the winter. Learn what tools you need to properly prune a young tree in your yard with the three step method within the...
Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa’s trumpeter swans attempted a modern-day record 158 nests in 2025, which is an increase of 17% over 2022. The nesting data is from the most recent statewide observation survey completed in December. “It’s a neat story...