NEWS
Mitzie Rue’s Canine Corral treats dogs like family
Owner Anna Miller says, “I’m living my dream.” By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, January 2026 Numerous surveys have found that most American dog owners consider their pet to be a part of the family. Depending on the survey, the results on this question usually...
Hit-and-run accident in Guthrie Center
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a hit-and-run accident occurring during the evening hours of Jan. 17 on North Street in Guthrie Center. A 2012 Chevrolet Impala was legally parked southeast of 401 North St. and an unknown...
Rep. Nordman and Guthrie County law enforcement announce new child endangerment legislation
Special to the Times Vedette Today, State Representative Carter Nordman (R-Dallas Center), in collaboration with Assistant Guthrie County Attorney Charles Abel, Guthrie County Sheriff Matt Harmann, Stuart Police Chief Dave Reha, and Panora Police Chief Matt Reising,...
32nd annual Guthrie Center Park Holiday Lights were ‘best ever’
Special to the Times Vedette Approximately 80 displays were set up as part of the 32nd annual Guthrie Center Park Holiday Lights at Mitchell Park during the holiday season. “Many thanks to you all for putting up your displays to help make our city park ‘shine’ more...
Origin Homes to break ground on 5 homes in Panora’s Dream Acres
Special to the Times Vedette Origin Homes, a homebuilder based out of West Des Moines, is breaking ground on five homes in Panora's Dream Acres on Jan. 21. “We continue to be so encouraged by the outreach, support and excitement for our Rural Housing Initiative,”...
Weary Ramblers win International Blues Challenge in Memphis; Chad Elliott wins Best Guitarist Award
Special to the Times Vedette Weary Ramblers won the solo/duo category of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, on Jan. 17. In addition, Weary Ramblers member Chad Elliott won Best Guitarist in the solo/duo category. “It was a surreal moment for the...
Drought conditions of 2025 vary significantly throughout the year
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa ended the year with a statewide average total of 33.60 inches of...
New year, new license
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses expired on Jan. 10. Licenses are available at 650 locations across the state, and online at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa. Iowa’s 2025-26 deer harvest through the late muzzleloader...
Guthrie County Supervisors meeting canceled due to illness
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Jan. 20 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Supervisors was canceled due to illness. No makeup date was announced. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays...
Panora Chamber welcomes 3 new businesses
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new businesses to the community on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Renew Room, 411 E. Main St., Panora, vagaro.com/therenewroom Sunshine Nail Salon, 102 S.E. 13th St., Panora, inside of Restore...