NEWS
Supervisors hold closed session regarding litigation
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 14, Veterans Affairs Director Beth Watson provided a departmental report and addressed the supervisors regarding gravesite markers for veterans. Watson also discussed a...
Guthrie Center City Council approves sale of lot near cemetery
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 13 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the council held a public hearing regarding the proposed sale of land north of the city cemetery. No citizens were present to speak during the hearing, and no written...
Fun in the sun at Guthrie Center’s 50115 Fest
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie Center held the annual 50115 Fest on Saturday, July 11. Attendees enjoyed the farmers market, classic car show, and firefighters’ water fights. Several local businesses also participated in the sidewalk sales on Friday and...
Cribbage results from July 10 and July 13
Special to the Times Vedette On July 10, a total of 10 players participated. Rhonda Titus a 16; Roy Carl two 16s; Dan Webb got a 17; and Bill Sheeder had a 20. On July 13, a total of 10 players participated. Kathy Feilmeier got a 16; Rhonda Titus and Robert Klever...
Panora City Council addresses noxious weed violation
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 13 meeting of the Panora City Council, the council members discussed a nuisance complaint regarding the property at 410 East Market St. The council reviewed photos of the area being discussed. Councilmember Roger Dorr...
UMC Giving Closet now open every day
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie Center United Methodist Church (405 Prairie St.) now invites anyone in need of free gently used clothing to come to the Giving Closet. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Enter via the alley behind the...
Carpers honored with Yard of the Month
Special to the Times Vedette Ron and Kristi Carper at 1008 State St. in Guthrie Center are the winners of $100 in chamber bucks from the Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce for the Yard of the Month contest for June. These two...
Harmony Hour marks 75 years
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette In 1951, a group of women from rural Guthrie Center gathered to process chickens for their families’ tables. The result was meant to fill the families’ iceboxes, but there was also an unexpected outcome. The women enjoyed the camaraderie...
Upper Iowa University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Special to the Times Vedette Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2026 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. The following area students were listed:...
Heavenly meals served during RAGBRAI
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette When the RAGBRAI multitude rolls into Guthrie Center on July 20, the scene may be reminiscent of the famous Biblical story in which Jesus miraculously fed the masses with five loaves of bread and two fish. Experienced RAGBRAI riders often...