NEWS
Learn about the Uganda Program on Jan. 18
Special to the Times Vedette “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for life!” The Uganda Program is an Iowa State University initiative in Uganda, focused on improving education, nutrition and income for youth and families...
Prom Closet Shopping Days start in February
Special to the Times Vedette Prom Closet Shopping Days are scheduled for the following Saturdays. Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prom Closet is located...
Panorama School Board to explore possibility of four-day school week
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Jan. 12 regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, the boardmembers discussed the possibility of switching to a four-day school week. Superintendent Kasey Huebner stressed that the board is merely exploring the idea at this...
Guthrie County Community Foundation grant application deadline is Jan. 31
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Applications are due by Jan. 31 for any organizations wishing to apply for a grant from the Guthrie County Community Foundation. As in previous years, applications may be submitted from nonprofit organizations, governmental entities and...
Cribbage results from Jan. 14
Special to the Times Vedette On Jan. 14, a total of nine players participated. Dick Ellis and Sandy Rumelhart each got a 16; Mark Humphry, Dave Richter and Allen Pierce each got a 17; and Lela Schwartz won with a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet...
Various salary increases proposed to Guthrie County Supervisors
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The supervisors discussed the recommendations from the county compensation board regarding 2026-2027 salaries for elected officials. Eric Reinhart summarized the compensation board’s salary increase recommendations for elected officials....
Fender bender at Guthrie County Courthouse
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Jan. 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Guthrie County Courthouse parking lot. Charlie Quinn Walker, 27, of Menlo was driving a 2022 Chrysler Voyager LX and...
Traverse rear-ended on Highway 44
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Jan. 6 at 2:35 p.m. on Highway 44 near Guthrie Center. Ali Abdulmehdi Alhussaini, 39, of Ankeny, was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup eastbound on...
Juke strikes deer near Coon Rapids
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Jan. 8 at 11:47 p.m. on Highway 141 near Coon Rapids. Rachael Jo Tenk, 36, of Manning, was driving a 2013 Nissan Juke and struck a deer that...
Safety group dividend of $24,960 paid back to city of Panora
Special to the Times Vedette Chris Arganbright of the Bryton Insurance Agency, Panora, is shown delivering a $24,960 check to City of Panora Administrator Lisa Grossman. This is an Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) safety group dividend paid back by...