NEWS

Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, five Sunshine Club members and one grandson met at the home of Linda Godwin for a 1 p.m. meeting. The roll call was, “Have you ever had a food fail or disaster?” Many funny answers were given, especially by the...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Local organizers for RAGBRAI’s visit to Guthrie Center are still seeking more volunteers. Whatever your abilities and skills may be, you can be a part of one of the largest events ever to roll into town. Many hands make light work, so...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Fair Board is searching for the 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen, and the deadline is just around the corner. Applicants are encouraged to be involved in a community organization, such as 4-H, FFA, girl scouts, church...

Special to the Times Vedette Origin Homes will have a grand opening and open house on Thursday, July 23 from 4-7 p.m. at 303 West Clay St. in Panora. Guests can tour their recently completed homes, meet the Origin team to discuss custom homebuilding, and learn more...

Special to the Times Vedette On July 8, a total of 16 players participated. Dan Webb, Lela Schwartz and Dave Kading each got a 16; Allen Pierce got two 16s; and Dick Ellis got a 16 and a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library,...

Jordan Killian opens home daycare to help meet the community’s growing childcare needs. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times A new daycare center has opened in Panora. Puddle Jumpers Home Daycare is located at 310 W. South St. in Panora, between Lenon Mill Park and the...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Yale Fourth of July celebration was held on Friday and Saturday. Betty Cooper, who led the planning for the event, provided her thoughts following the weekend. “Overall, I think the weekend went well. We pulled in good crowds, people...

Special to the Times Vedette Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encouraged Iowa farmers and landowners who are planning to seed cover crops this fall to enroll in the state's annual Cover Crop Cost-Share Program. This program is open to first-time and returning...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July at Lake Panorama without the painting of the American flag on the lawn of Lyle and Paula Hansen on the west side of the lake at 6312 Panorama Drive. This tradition is a family affair, led by Lyle and...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors held a brief meeting on July 7. County Auditor Dani Fink discussed several annual fund transfer resolutions for the supervisors to consider. Fink described Resolution 27-03 (Resolution Authorizing...