NEWS
Beef royalty announced
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the annual Guthrie County Cattlemen’s banquet on Jan. 31 at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds, the 2026 Beef Queen and Beef Princess were crowned. Candidates included Maci Bauer, Rylee Robson and Nora Langgaard. Robson was crowned queen,...
Gambling problems? Help is available
Special to the Times Vedette Super Bowl, College Basketball, March Madness, Daytona 500 and horse racing. What do these activities have in common? Many people enjoy placing bets on the results of these events. It’s the time of year when gambling opportunities ramp up....
Bullet found in Panorama Middle School
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Administrators from Panorama Community Schools sent an email to families in the district on Jan. 29 regarding a bullet that was found in the middle school the same day. The letter stated that a .22LR round (small caliber bullet) was...
Midwest Partnership holds annual dinner in Casey
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Midwest Partnership, an economic development group for Adair and Guthrie counties, held its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Casey Community Building in Casey. The theme was “From the Ground Up: Honoring Our...
Popping the question
The proposals, engagements and love stories of a few local couples. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, January 2026 When it comes to marriage proposals and engagements, there does not seem to be a right or wrong way. In romantic relationships, it is often said that...
Cribbage results from Jan. 28
Special to the Times Vedette On Jan. 28, a total of eight players participated. Mark Humphrey and Sandy Rumelhart each got a 16; Dick Ellis, Lela Schwartz and Robert Klever got a 17; Wayne Nickel got 16, 16 and a 20; and Dennis Betts got a 20. The Guthrie Center...
Guthrie County Supervisors approve Calmer subdivision plat
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Jan. 27 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Supervisors included consideration regarding the proposed Scott Calmer Minor Subdivision, about 4 acres north of Highway 4 near Panora. A public hearing was held on the matter. Following...
Popping the question
The proposals, engagements and love stories of a few local couples. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, January 2026 When it comes to marriage proposals and engagements, there does not seem to be a right or wrong way. In romantic relationships, it is often said that...
Guthrie Center named RAGBRAI LIII overnight stay town
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie Center was officially named a RAGBRAI LIII overnight stay town at the RAGBRAI LIII Route Announcement Party at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee on Jan. 24. RAGBRAI, The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual...
2025-26 Panorama Honor Roll
Special to the Times Vedette The 2025-26 Panorama Middle School Honor Roll (B average grades), an * indicates all A grades per Fall Semester Terms 1 and 2 Grade 6 Albers, Mya 1*,2 Allen, Abigail 1*,2* Brittain, Addison Bubeck, Wyantt 1*,2* Carmichael, Cooper 1,2...