NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette February is the shortest month, but there are plenty of events upcoming at the Panora Library. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. is Kids Bingo Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. is Card making class with Judi Zimmerline Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. is...

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Ospreys are a migratory raptor species that breed in Iowa. Osprey experienced population declines in the mid-20th Century. The Iowa DNR began the Osprey restoration program in 1997, which involved translocating young birds...

Special to the Times Vedette Maddox Hammerstrom, a student at Northwestern College in Orange City, earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. The Dean’s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette For anyone mourning the loss of a loved one, an upcoming class/workshop is available at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. “Understanding Your Grief - Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart” will be...

Special to the Times Vedette Allen Pierce and Sandt Rumelhart each got two 16s, Dick Ellis got a 16, and Jane Barcus was all smiles with a 20 The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, football fans and non-fans alike will be busy organizing meals and snacks to enjoy during the big game that evening. For lunchtime, here’s an easy option. Casey United Methodist Church is offering a “Grab and...

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources The Iowa DNR will be holding one training opportunity for people interested in becoming  volunteer bald eagle nest monitors. The workshop will be held via Zoom on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1-4 p.m., and seats are limited....

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendment No. 1. County Auditor Dani Fink summarized the budget amendment...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Panora City Council considered renewing a proposed contract between the city and Ziegler Power Systems. According to the proposed customer support agreement, Ziegler would maintain a generator so that the city...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Jan. 27 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, Steve Smith and Lyndsay Gilland, on behalf of Main Street Guthrie Center, asked the council to consider displaying banners on city light poles to honor local veterans. Each...