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Special to the Times Vedette The fifth annual EmpowerHER event will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at Summit Grove in Stuart, bringing together women from across the region for an evening of inspiration, connection and professional growth. EmpowerHER is designed...

Special to the Times Vedette On April 1, a total of 12 players participated. Wayne Nickel got two 16s; Dave Richter got a 16; Dick Ellis had a 21; and Bruce Bailey had two 24s. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand...

A total of 155 Panorama graduates have received scholarships from Paul Little and his late wife, Eleanor. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, March 2026 Paul Little and his late wife, Eleanor, raised a family and grew crops during their years of farming just outside Panora....

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Each Friday in the Times Vedette, we share birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections, email rich@gctimesnews.com. Birthdays April 3: Noah...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This year, the Panorama and ACGC Proms will both be held on the evening of Saturday, April 11. Panorama The Panorama Prom will begin with the Grand March at 5 p.m. at the Panorama High School auditorium. Then, at 5:30 p.m., the Photo...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) announced the full route information. On July 20, riders will cycle through Exira before coming into Guthrie Center on Highway 44 for the overnight stay. On July 21, riders will...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors heard from County Engineer Josh Sebern regarding planned replacement of the Thompson 71A bridge during their March 31 regular weekly meeting. “This would be the bridge over the Middle River, on...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Students, staff and visitors to Guthrie Center Elementary have likely noticed the arrival of a new train. It is a wooden playground equipment creation. Principal Tandem Eischeid explained how the train came to be. “The project originated...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Saturday, April 4, the Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs in many local communities. Guthrie Center Guthrie Center Elementary (900 North Fourth St., Guthrie Center) will have visits with the Easter Bunny from 10-10:50 a.m. with the egg...

Brienna Beardsley’s massage therapy business is located at 411 East Main St. in Panora. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, March 2026 The Renew Room in Panora is a relatively new business that some may not have noticed yet. Its address is 411 East Main St., but it is...