NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Over the weekend, people in Guthrie Center may have noticed the city’s water tower undergoing a cleaning. The tower will also get a fresh paint job in time for thousands of visitors during RAGBRAI’s stop in the city in July.

Special to the Times Vedette On May 3, the Iowa Legislature finished its work for the year, passing multiple bills directly tied to ICA priorities: protecting private property rights, supporting the long-term viability of Iowa’s beef industry through fair tax policy...

Special to the Times Vedette On May 1, a total of 14 players participated. Bill Sheeder, Paul McCool and Rhonda Titus each got one 16; Dave Richter got two 16s; Dan Webb got two 17s; and Dick Ellis got a 22. On May 4, a total of 10 players participated. Rhonda Titus,...

Marshall and Julie Burgess share a passion for restoring vintage vehicles, highlighted by a 1955 Thunderbird and a family history of hands-on automotive projects. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, April 2026 For the Burgess family of Panora, you could say classic cars run...

Special to the Times Vedette On April 28, Sue Mozingo sponsored Bagley’s second annual cribbage tournament. Sue Mozingo got first and Robert Klever got second. Clint Malbon placed third, Gary Hanson placed fourth and Julie Kipp placed fifth. On April 29, a total of 11...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session April 28. County Engineer Josh Sebern summarized the county’s Fiscal Year 2027 Iowa DOT (Department of Transportation) budget and the county’s five-year plan. “This (DOT...

By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette The ACGC Theatre Department, in conjunction with the music department, presented “The Addams Family” musical directed by Kelsey Dinkla. The musical centers around Wednesday Addams, who brings her "normal" boyfriend, Lucas, and his...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on April 13, the councilmembers approved the second reading of the proposed amendment to Ordinance 363, which would add “churches” as an allowable use in the Light Industrial District...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette ACGC Instrumental Music Director Kyra Babcock has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition. This round of voting is currently open until May 7 at 9 p.m. If she wins, Babcock has committed to...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the April 27 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, Becky Peterson spoke on behalf of Main Street Guthrie Center. “The Main Street Challenge grant was the $50,000 that Main Street Guthrie Center was awarded for...