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Iowa boat registrations expire April 30

Special to the Times Vedette Current boat registrations expire April 30. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species. Boat owners may bring their...

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Fundraiser is no small potatoes 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Thursday, April 17, the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary held a baked potato fundraiser event at the Guthrie Center Community Center. Attendees topped their tater as desired from the many options provided. Dessert was also provided.

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ACGC Senior Tea held April 11 

Special to the Times Vedette The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Guthrie Center again hosted the 2025 ACGC Senior Tea on Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. with 19 senior girls and their mothers or grandmothers as guests. Teresa Kent, along with fellow LWML...

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Easter egg hunts this weekend

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Rose Acre Farms will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Guthrie Center Elementary School grounds, 900 Fourth St., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. The Panora Chamber of Commerce’s Easter activities will be held on Saturday, April 19 at...

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Long wins Bagley cribbage tournament

Special to the Times Vedette The first annual Bagley Cribbage Tournament was held April 12 at the community building in Bagley with 18 players. The following participants were the top placers: First place — Larry Long Second place — Elly Heater Third place — Cindy...

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Cribbage results from April 16

Special to the Times Vedette  A total of 12 players participated on April 16. Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Gary Evans got an 18, Dan Webb got a 16 and a 20, and Richard Ellis also got a 16 and a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...

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Collecting tractors is Steensen’s hobby

Purchase of a John Deere 730 Diesel in 1970 led to a lifelong pursuit. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, April 2025 Most anyone who likes classic tractors would be thrilled to walk into the shed of Cletus and Cindy Steensen of rural Adair. “I’ve been a tractor nut...

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Easter egg hunts this weekend

Three bicycles to be given away at Panora event. By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Rose Acre Farms will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Guthrie Center Elementary School grounds, 900 Fourth St. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. The Casey Fire...

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Randol receives President’s Award at ICA meeting and expo

Special to the Times Vedette Andy Randol, CEO and general manager of Panora Fiber, recently received the President’s Award at the Iowa Communications Alliance Annual Meeting and Expo. The award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the...

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