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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Again this year, the Guthrie Center firefighters will parade Santa Claus through town beginning at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. As shown, the route includes almost every part of Guthrie Center. Santa will begin his parade at the fire station,...

For 30 years, Betty Simmons and her late husband, Gerald, and their son, Raymond, have shared their amazing creations at Guthrie Center’s Mitchell Park. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, December 2025 A famous quotation, attributed to anthropologist Margaret Mead,...

Courtesy of Adair Fire and Rescue The Adair Fire Department hosted a vehicle extrication training exercise on Dec 9. Professional Rescue Innovations training professionals were on site to provide up-to-date and practical hands-on training. Firefighters representing...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 18 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board, the board members considered a recommendation regarding Cody Matthewson, who has been serving as interim principal for the high school. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Recent warm temperatures have melted most of the snow, which could put a damper on holiday cheer. But local homes are making up for it with beautiful lighting displays. This display at the home of Rick and Renee Baier at 506 Division St....

Special to the Times Vedette Brianna Kirkpatrick of Panora has been named to the President's List for the fall 2025 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a...

Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 17, a total of eight players participated. Wayne Nickel, Dave Kading and Dick Ellis each got a 16, Sandy Rumelhart got a 21, and Robert Klever ended up with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held regarding how to create an EMS advisory council, as the county investigates the feasibility of designating EMS as an essential service. Panora EMS...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers will meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff.  “First Day Hikes have become a tradition for Iowans to experience...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 15 meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board, Superintendent Josh Rasmussen shared data on the Comprehensive Financial Projection Model for the next five years. One area noted was the Unspent Authority Balance (UAB), which...