NEWS
Casey Fun Days July 12-13
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Casey Fun Days celebration is this weekend. Stacey Wedemeyer, president of the Casey Service Club, explained that the celebration is a longstanding tradition in Casey and that some new additions have been added to the schedule. “It’s...
Guthrie County Supervisors discuss next steps for EMS plan, approve public records request
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 9 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors discussed next steps in the process of working on a countywide plan for EMS service. A meeting is set for July 10 at 7 p.m. at the courthouse...
Panorama School Board approves lowering wind/hail deductible
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 8 regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, board members considered “buying down” the deductible on the district’s wind/hail insurance. Superintendent Kasey Huebner explained. “As property insurance skyrockets, we are...
Panora City Council hears safety concerns
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 8 regular meeting of the Panora City Council, Police Officer Derek Porsch reported his concerns about speeding on N.W. Third Street. He spoke of the recent car accident there that injured three teens. Porsch noted that the...
Guthrie Center City Council discusses noise, parking complaints and vulture nuisance
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A public hearing will be held on July 22 regarding the proposed sale of the City of Guthrie Center’s interest in real estate. “This is step No. 1 of selling the property at 907 Main,” City Clerk Kris Arrasmith told the council. The...
Master Gardener fall training application opens July 12
From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach The application window is opening July 12 for the 2024 fall Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 44 counties or extension regions by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Counties offering...
Wheels for Meals benefit for youth summer lunch program rescheduled for July 13
Special to the Times Vedette The Wheels for Meals vehicle show originally planned in June has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 13 in Bayard. Rain showers forced the postponement, but organizers are hopeful for a bright and sunny day this time. Money raised will be...
Cribbage results from July 8
Special to the Times Vedette On July 8, a total of 13 players participated. Sandy Rumelhart got a 24, 16 and 16. Charlotte Hollie got a 16 and a 20. Dave Richter hauled in a 17. Dennis Betts got a 16, 16, 24, 16 and 16. Rex Schoonover grabbed a 20 floating by, and...
Brittain shares military experiences, appreciation for Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight
Courtesy of Karl Chevrolet Stuart Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight embarked on its 25th flight when it left Fort Dodge on May 22 and took area veterans to our nation’s capital to visit the memorials. One of the local veterans was Keith Brittain, who works in the parts...
Images from the Yale Fourth of July celebration
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The city of Yale’s Fourth of July celebration proved to be another in a longstanding tradition of fun and patriotism. The festivities included a parade, car show, softball, pickleball, bathtub races, live music, fireworks and more. The...