NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Aug. 24, councilmember (and mayor pro tempore) Garold Thomas led the meeting due to Mayor Mike Herbert’s absence. Councilmember Erica Finster participated via phone. The...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Panora City Council met in regular session on Aug. 24. The council reviewed a letter from Eleisca Clayton (Family Resource Center) regarding a water leak at 319 East Market St. The letter explained that the home is occupied by three...

Jane Barcus and Pat Monthei create beautiful homemade items for friends and family. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, August 2026 Jane Barcus and Pat Monthei are residents at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Both have a hobby of creating beautiful homemade...

Special to the Times Vedette Members of Royal Neighbors delivered school supplies to Panorama, Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center elementary schools last week. Royal Neighbors was founded by nine visionary women united by a mission, starting with an inaugural gathering in...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 23, a fun and safety-minded event was held for kids at the Panora town square. Deputy Blake Michelsen gave a group of young bicycle riders safety tips about helmets and riding in town. Kids then rode their bikes...

Special to the Times Vedette ACGC FFA members traveled to the Iowa State Fair Aug. 12-13 to compete in the FFA shows, bringing home numerous blue and purple ribbons, class placings and several top overall honors. The Iowa State Fair FFA Shows provide students with an...

By Luann Waldo | Special to the Times Vedette A local family is finding some resolution to their grief in the loss of their son, brother and grandson following the conviction and sentencing of an illegal immigrant in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 22. Matthew Allen...

Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 21, a total of 10 players participated. Dave Richter, Sandy Rumelhart, got a 16 and a 17; Bill Sheeder and Dick Ellis each got a 17; Kathy Feilmeier got an 18; Lela Schwartz got a 21; and Roy Carl got a 24.  On Aug. 24, a total of...

Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce held a Teacher Welcome Breakfast on Aug. 19 for the staff of the ACGC School District. Chamber members served cinnamon rolls and other items catered by Café on the Hill. The staff started Wednesday,...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 19 joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards, the boards reviewed policies, handbooks and other matters in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Regarding the 2026-27 Certified and Classified...