NEWS

Special to the Times Vedette ACGC FFA members traveled to the Iowa State Fair Aug. 12-13 to compete in the FFA shows, bringing home numerous blue and purple ribbons, class placings and several top overall honors. The Iowa State Fair FFA Shows provide students with an...

By Luann Waldo | Special to the Times Vedette A local family is finding some resolution to their grief in the loss of their son, brother and grandson following the conviction and sentencing of an illegal immigrant in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 22. Matthew Allen...

Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 21, a total of 10 players participated. Dave Richter, Sandy Rumelhart, got a 16 and a 17; Bill Sheeder and Dick Ellis each got a 17; Kathy Feilmeier got an 18; Lela Schwartz got a 21; and Roy Carl got a 24.  On Aug. 24, a total of...

Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce held a Teacher Welcome Breakfast on Aug. 19 for the staff of the ACGC School District. Chamber members served cinnamon rolls and other items catered by Café on the Hill. The staff started Wednesday,...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 19 joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards, the boards reviewed policies, handbooks and other matters in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Regarding the 2026-27 Certified and Classified...

Special to the Times Vedette Ardie Klemish from Anita, a member of the Adair Lions Club since 1999, was appointed by the Lions Clubs International President to serve as the Chairman of the 2026 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, in September....

Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 18, a total of 10 players participated. Dick Ellis got a 16; Robert Klever got a 17 and a 22; Dan Webb got a 17; Wayne Nickel got a 21; Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, 20 and 23; and Rhonda Titus got a 23. The Guthrie Center cribbage...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Most people in this area are familiar with Tori’s Angels, but the organization recently opened a downtown office in Panora (110 East Main St.). The office space is shared with BH Real Estate and Consulting. An open house is scheduled 4-6...

Special to the Times Vedette ACGC schools welcomed new staff members today. This is the first day for teachers and staff. ACGC classes will begin Aug. 25 with preschool to start Aug. 31. The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce will hold a welcome back breakfast on...

Special to the Times Vedette Over the past two months, 16 ACGC FFA members traveled throughout Southwest Iowa to participate in various livestock judging events at local county fairs. On July 9, Carroll County held its livestock judging contest, where five ACGC...