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From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Coming off record harvests in 2020 and again in 2023, Iowa’s spring turkey hunters could be living in the “good ol’ days.” And with three straight years of good hatches across much of the state, roughly 35,000 hunters are...

Special to the Times Vedette The City of Stuart Economic Development, in collaboration with Midwest Partnership and America’s SBDC Iowa’s North Central and South Central Small Business Development Centers, will host the “EmpowerHer Summit” on April 24. Doors open at...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on March 26, The supervisors agreed to send request for proposals (RFP) regarding the county’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Lauren Mortensen from Region XII addressed the...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on March 25, discussion was held about “eyesore structures” in the city. Council members noted that many such structures in the city are in disrepair and/or are constructed...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the March 25 regular meeting of the Panora City Council, the council members discussed possible action regarding the Audubon Ambulance and Health Care Transportation Services Agreement. Council member Brian Dorsett shared his...

Family businesses pass on to the next generation. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times “If you are going to leave footprints in the sands of time, you’d better wear work shoes.” — Le Grand Richards, missionary (1886-1983) Family roots run deep in Guthrie County....

Special to the Times Vedette The Lakeside Village, a retirement and assisted living facility at 2067 Highway 4 in Panora, held a meet and greet on Sunday, March 24 with 48 people in attendance. Visitors were able to meet the team and enjoy live music by Kile Jackson,...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guthrie Center held its annual fish fry on Friday, March 22 from 5-7 p.m. Ever wonder who makes all this delicious fish? We took a sneak peek behind the scenes and discovered these men hard at work. ...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on March 18 at 10:20 a.m. at the 3100 block of Highway 25 near Casey. Conner Douglas Mumford, 18, of Adair, was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on March 17 at 6:44 a.m. on Highway 141 east of Bagley. Nicholas Doe, 44, of Des Moines, was driving a 2019 Volvo Semi Tractor/Trailer westbound on...