NEWS
A historical look at the area’s Iowa Shrine Bowl participants
By Cyote Williams After perusing the Iowa Shrine Bowl website after ACGC’s Joe Crawford’s appearance in this year’s game, I found a detailed history of the rosters since its inception. The site even listed the cheer squads and dance teams that were invited. With this...
Practice makes portraits
Jessica Kendic of rural Adair brings pencil drawings to life. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 One definition of talent is making something difficult look easy. That description fits Jessica Kendic of rural Adair and the art she creates. She explained...
Congregate meal menus for August 2026
Pink Dandelion blooms in downtown Guthrie Center
Custom seamstress Lill Delin turns a lifelong passion into a storefront, offering alterations, custom sewing and colorful creations while stitching together community one customer at a time. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 Lill Delin of Guthrie Center...
State Auditor Sand releases report on Guthrie County
Special to the Times Vedette Auditor of State Rob Sand today released an audit report on Guthrie County, which noted that the County’s revenues totaled $22,279,795 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a 2.6% increase. He also noted that expenses for County operations for...
Panorama Days kicks off Friday
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to celebrate Panorama Days Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2, at locations throughout Panora and Lake Panorama. This year’s theme, “A Panoramic View of 175 Years:...
Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year to be announced Friday night
Special to the Times Vedette One of the traditions of Panorama Days will occur on a new day and time this year. The Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year will be announced this Friday, July 31, at 7:45 p.m. on the Main Stage in Panora. In past years, the...
Guthrie Center City Council told residential noise complaint case was settled out of court
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 27 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the councilmembers heard the status on the complaints regarding the property at 907 Grand St. Repeated noise complaints had been received regarding the property. A...
Car vs. cow accident on Highway 25
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a car vs. cow accident occurring on July 18 at 8:40 p.m. on Highway 25 south of Guthrie Center. Taylor Irene Holmes, 33, of West Des Moines, was driving a 2015 Ford Edge southbound on...
Cribbage results from July 24 and July 27
Special to the Times Vedette On July 24, a total of 12 players participated. Bill Sheeder, Dick Ellis and Robert Klever each got a 16; Lela Schwartz got two 16s; Dennis Betts got a 16 and a 17; Kathy Feilmeir got a 17, and Rhonda Titus won with an 18. On July 27, a...