NEWS
Origin Homes to break ground on 5 homes in Panora’s Dream Acres
Special to the Times Vedette Origin Homes, a homebuilder based out of West Des Moines, is breaking ground on five homes in Panora's Dream Acres on Jan. 21. “We continue to be so encouraged by the outreach, support and excitement for our Rural Housing Initiative,”...
Weary Ramblers win International Blues Challenge in Memphis; Chad Elliott wins Best Guitarist Award
Special to the Times Vedette Weary Ramblers won the solo/duo category of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, on Jan. 17. In addition, Weary Ramblers member Chad Elliott won Best Guitarist in the solo/duo category. “It was a surreal moment for the...
Drought conditions of 2025 vary significantly throughout the year
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Iowa ended the year with a statewide average total of 33.60 inches of...
New year, new license
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses expired on Jan. 10. Licenses are available at 650 locations across the state, and online at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa. Iowa’s 2025-26 deer harvest through the late muzzleloader...
Guthrie County Supervisors meeting canceled due to illness
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Jan. 20 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Supervisors was canceled due to illness. No makeup date was announced. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays...
Panora Chamber welcomes 3 new businesses
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new businesses to the community on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Renew Room, 411 E. Main St., Panora, vagaro.com/therenewroom Sunshine Nail Salon, 102 S.E. 13th St., Panora, inside of Restore...
Cribbage results from Jan. 16 and Jan. 19
Special to the Times Vedette On Jan. 16, a total of 10 players participated. Kay Pheppin got four 16s; Lela Schwartz got two 16s; Robert Klever got a 16; Roy Carl got a 16 and an 18; and Dick Ellis sunk in a 20 at the last minute. On Jan. 19, a total of seven players...
Boys and Girls Club Christmas Program
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Boys and Girls Club of Central Southwest Iowa hosted its Annual Christmas Adoption Program, bringing holiday cheer to 50 children from 17 local families. To qualify, families must reside in Adair or Casey or be registered...
Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer to headline Midwest Partnership annual dinner
Special to the Times Vedette Midwest Partnership Development Corporation invites community leaders, businesses and residents to attend its 2026 Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Casey Community Building, located at 104 W. Sherman St. in Casey. This year’s...
City of Guthrie Center receives $13,883 safety group dividend
Special to the Times Vedette Becky Benton of State Street Insurance, Guthrie Center, is shown delivering a $13,883.90 check to Kris Arrasmith, Guthrie Center's city clerk. This is an Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) safety group dividend paid back by...