NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 18 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board, the board members considered a recommendation regarding Cody Matthewson, who has been serving as interim principal for the high school. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Recent warm temperatures have melted most of the snow, which could put a damper on holiday cheer. But local homes are making up for it with beautiful lighting displays. This display at the home of Rick and Renee Baier at 506 Division St....

Special to the Times Vedette Brianna Kirkpatrick of Panora has been named to the President's List for the fall 2025 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a...

Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 17, a total of eight players participated. Wayne Nickel, Dave Kading and Dick Ellis each got a 16, Sandy Rumelhart got a 21, and Robert Klever ended up with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held regarding how to create an EMS advisory council, as the county investigates the feasibility of designating EMS as an essential service. Panora EMS...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers will meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff.  “First Day Hikes have become a tradition for Iowans to experience...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 15 meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board, Superintendent Josh Rasmussen shared data on the Comprehensive Financial Projection Model for the next five years. One area noted was the Unspent Authority Balance (UAB), which...

Special to the Times Vedette Mia Waddle of Panora was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Iowa State University. Waddle is among approximately 20,000...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a two-vehicle collision occurring on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. on Lincoln Street in Yale. Larry Dee Glade, 61, of Guthrie Center, was moving snow with a 2000 Bobcat 743B skid steer and backed...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Sheriff Reserve Dillan Cooper reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Dec. 13 at 8:40 a.m. on Highway 141. Chadd Anthony Pranger, 31, of Ankeny, was driving a 2022 Freightliner east on Highway 141 when an unknown...