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Help stop the spread of invasive species
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa. Invasive species, like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spongy moth and oriental bittersweet threaten Iowa’s ecosystem...
Local students graduate from Buena Vista University
Special to the Times Vedette More than 400 Buena Vista University students graduated in spring 2024. Local students who graduated include: Spencer Hunt of Panora graduated with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and exercise science. Stephanie Schroeder of Guthrie...
Bunde receives Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
Special to the Times Vedette Alaina Bunde, Guthrie Center, class of 2026, earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors at Central College in the spring 2024 semester. Students with this honor must be full-time, complete at least three semesters at Central and achieve a minimum...
County Fair Queen candidates sought
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The search is on for the 2025 Guthrie County Fair Queen. On Sunday, Sept. 3, the 2024 Guthrie County Fair Queen, Riley Gibson, will pass the crown to her successor. Below are a few of the qualifications for those interested in competing...
Panora Citizen of the Year nominations now being accepted
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place. Criteria for Citizen of the Year: Any service...
Unofficial primary election results
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette As provided by the Guthrie County Auditor, the unofficial results of the June 4 primary election are shown below. Overall, of the county’s 8,287 registered voters, 427 ballots were cast (5.15%). Of that 427 total, 226 voted in the...
Bagley fills council and clerk vacancies
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the June 3 regular meeting, the Bagley City Council filled the vacant city clerk position and the one vacant seat on the council. Former councilmember Janett Bennett was the only citizen to submit interest in filling the vacancy...
GCFD assembles, donates sack lunches for Greenfield
Special to the Times Vedette Members of the Guthrie Center Fire Department and their spouses assembled 300 sack lunches on May 31 that were to be donated to those affected by the Greenfield tornado. Several members of the department then took the lunches and drinks...
Bean Armory targets customer satisfaction
Daniel and Nicole Bean opened their firearm sales, repairs, customizations and accessories business on Feb. 10. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times One of the newest businesses in Guthrie Center is Bean Armory at 310 State St. Owners Daniel and Nicole Bean...
Farmers Market season begins
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Farmers Market kicked off its season Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on N. Fourth Street in downtown Guthrie Center. The next market will be Saturday, June 15. For information on being a vendor, contact Krissy Swensen with...