NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Dec. 8, the council returned to a previously discussed issue of citizens being allowed to goose hunt on a private property within city limits. “A number of things have been brought...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 8 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, possible wage increases for city employees were discussed. Suggestions included a flat rate increase of $1.25 hourly, or a 4% increase. Street Department Director...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 6, the Guthrie Center Fire Department and Panora EMS responded to a secondary building fire at 2094 Hickory Ave. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to the house. Upon extinguishing the fire,...

Special to the Times Vedette State Representative Carter Nordman (R-Dallas Center) has been awarded the Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association (ISSDA) 2025 Gold Star Award in recognition of his public service and commitment to protecting the safety of all...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Breakfast with Santa and Camp Candycane craft events were held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Panora Community Center. More than 180 people came out to see Santa Claus and enjoy some cakes on the griddle. 

Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 5, a total of nine players participated. Rhonda Titus got a 16; Dan Webb got a 17, 16 and 17; Sandy Rumelhart got an 18; Bill Sheeder got a 20, and Dave Richter got a 24.  On Dec. 8, a total of 10 players participated. Bill...

Photos by Mark Reno | Special to the Times Vedette The ACGC dance team performed during halftime of the Chargers’ boys basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in Guthrie Center. 

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette For the first time, the Ten Squared Men’s and the Ten Squared Women’s groups chose the same organization to donate to, providing combined total contributions of $36,300 to New Opportunities.  The Ten Squared Men met had its final...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Haley Equipment is hosting a food drive now through Dec. 23 to support families in need. “Recognizing a growing need in our region, our employees have long collected donations for local food pantries. This year, we wanted to do something...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A number of food pantries are available throughout the county to help those in need. Some of the options include: New Opportunities, 400 State St. in Guthrie Center. Call 641-747-3845 to make an appointment. Presbyterian Church, 701 State...