NEWS
Lexus enters ditch, strikes road sign
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 19 at 5:46 p.m. on Highway 141. Sarah Oscar Valcin, 50, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was driving a 2004 Lexus GX 470 near the intersection of...
Zimmerman’s car is like no other
Fulltime welder spends much of his free time in his garage working on the 1971 Chevelle. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, February 2026 Justin Zimmerman of Casey says he grew up working on cars while learning from his father. Later, he took classes to learn more....
Congregate meal menus for March 2026
Weary Ramblers wins Grand Prize International Acoustic Music Award
Special to the Times Vedette Weary Ramblers racked up two more awards this week in a growing list of accomplishments. The duo’s song, “Kentucky Never Seemed So Blue,” has been awarded the Overall Grand Prize winner and Best Country Bluegrass Song of the 2026...
Burn ban in place for Adair and Guthrie Counties
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette As of Feb. 20, Adair and Guthrie counties are among 15 Iowa counties with a current open burn ban in effect. To see the updated status of burn bans or other important notices from the Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management Agency,...
Spring-like weather bringing Iowa’s ice fishing season to early end
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Ice fishing for winter 2026 is rapidly coming to an end in Iowa, including at traditional late season lakes across the far north part of the state. In recent days, a UTV broke through the ice on East Okoboji Lake and a...
Eager paddlers encouraged to wait for warmer water temperatures
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources While the weather was starting to feel like spring, water temperatures are still dangerously cold. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for consistent warm weather to allow the water...
Chargers to perform at All State Festival
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A record 16 ACGC students have been recognized as outstanding All State Large Group Speech participants and will be celebrated at the IHSSA All State Festival in Ames on Saturday, Feb. 21. Kelsey Dinkla shared information on the ACGC...
Pros and cons of the proposed Panorama 4-day school week
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Currently, the Panorama School District is exploring the possibility of changing to a four-day instructional week for students in all grades. There are many potential advantages and disadvantages to this plan; this article shares...
Unseasonably warm February may cause temporary leaf damage on red maple trees
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Unseasonably warm temperatures across Iowa this February have triggered early bud development on red maples and red maple hybrids. Many trees are beginning to leaf out weeks ahead of typical leaf emergence, and colder...