NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The New Homestead in Guthrie Center will award one $500 scholarship to a member of the ACGC class of 2026 who will pursue a healthcare degree. Applications may be completed online at www.thenewhomestead.org and are due by April 3, 2026.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This weekend’s forecast looks like it is going to be unseasonably warm with temperatures in the 60s. Iowa DNR Interpretive Naturalist/Educator Anne Riordan says that is likely going to bring out some of nature’s “nappers” like raccoons...

Special to the Times Vedette Creighton University College of Nursing released the student names on its 2025 fall semester Dean’s List. Each student earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Arilyan Steenblock of Panora was one of the students named to the list. 

Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, Feb. 11, six Sunshine Club members and one husband met at the Dexfield Diner for a luncheon meeting. Sandy opened the meeting with roll call being, “What did you have for breakfast?” Lots of delicious answers were given. The...

Special to the Times Vedette Midwest Partnership is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Guthrie Center area. This study will geographically define which communities...

Special to the Times Vedette Iowa State University announces the establishment of the Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics, made possible through a $5 million commitment from an anonymous alumni couple. This gift creates a permanently endowed...

Special to the Times Vedette On Feb. 11, a total of 10 players participated. Wayne Nickel had the high of 16 for most of the morning, then Larry Gardiner had a 17, and Dave Richter and Robert Klever got a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at...

Special to the Times Vedette  Ella Carico competed in Ag Broadcast on Feb. 4 in Carroll and received a Silver rating. Due to illness, Panorama FFA had to scratch multiple contests. They did, however, have members able to take knowledge tests online throughout the...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Taylor Wheatley reported a multi-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 5 at 8:47 a.m. on Highway 25. Jackie Dee Wolfe, 76, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee out of an alley onto North...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a car vs. deer collision occurring on Feb. 8 at 3:35 p.m. on Highway 44. Christopher Michael Copic, 51, of Johnston, was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado pickup on Highway 44 near...