NEWS
Panora receives $5,000 for community center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the March 24 meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers discussed the proposed Resolution 25-11, approving a revised Electric Utility Inspection and Maintenance Plan. “Nothing has really changed from last year; it just...
Guthrie Center City Council discusses accessory buildings
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the March 24 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, discussion was held regarding “accessory buildings,” such as carports and similar structures. City Clerk Kris Arrasmith explained that many of these structures are in the...
Laser engravings benefit the community
Matt Sprague’s most notable creation yet is on display at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times In the fall of 2024, Matt Sprague of Guthrie Center bought a laser-engraving machine, and he’s been putting it to good use ever since....
Tractor accident on Chestnut Avenue
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Stringham reported a tractor accident occurring on the 1800 block of Chestnut Avenue on March 21 at 4:56 p.m. Daniel Lee Royer, 62, of Coon Rapids, was driving the John Deere tractor northbound when the...
Traverse hits deer on Highway 44
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Sheriff Matt Harmann reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on March 23 at 8:17 p.m. on Highway 44. Breanna Mae Loran Laugen, 29, of Harlan, was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse LS west on Highway 44 and collided with a...
Escape collides with deer on Wagon Road
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on March 18 at 8 a.m. on Wagon Road. Randy Jesus Pineda Arellano, 38, of West Des Moines, was driving a 2012 Ford Escape northbound and collided with...
Equinox hits embankment on Highway 141
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a single-vehicle collision occurring on March 17 at 5:40 p.m. on Highway 141 and Herndon Road. Ashley Lynn Gallagher, 36, of Schleswig, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox LT and went...
Cribbage results from March 21 and March 24
Special to the Times Vedette A total of eight players participated on March 21. Rhonda Titus got a 24 and a 22, Dick Ellis had a 16 and a 21, and Lela Schwartz also got a 24. A total of 13 players participated on March 24. Dave Kading got a 16, Sum Mozingo got a 16...
Finnegan’s farewell
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The public is invited to the Panora Public Library on Thursday, March 27 from 2-5 p.m. to help celebrate Kim Finnegan’s 30 years as director at the library. She will be retiring at the end of March.
How fast can you spend $100?
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On the morning of March 21, the Guthrie County Farm Bureau held its annual Grocery Cart Races fundraiser event at Hometown Foods in Guthrie Center. Teams competed to race through the store and “shop” for groceries to total as close to...