NEWS

Special to the Times Vedette Lindsay Gilland resigned this week as the director of Main Street Guthrie Center, citing family reasons and a desire to be at home more. She will continue to help with the program until another director is hired.  “I am grateful for Main...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 22 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Steve Smith asked about the county’s status on efforts to create a countywide EMS service plan. “Either we close the book on it, or we dive in again,...

Special to the Times Vedette The 2025 Citizens of the Year for 2025 are Matt and Stacey Wedemeyer.  Matt, a Casey native, started his love of community when he was a toddler. He and his brother were in the kids parade and then later the big parade with their various...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a car vs. dog accident occurring at 4:40 p.m. on July 18 on Frontier Road. Elisha Brogan, 44, of Bradford, Ohio, was driving a 2021 Ford Ranger south on Frontier Road when a dog chasing...

Special to the Times Vedette Nicholas Lindberg has been named as the recipient of the 2025 Casey Distinguished Service Award. He graduated from Adair-Casey High School in 2015 and showed an interest in government at an early age when he was chosen to be a personal...

Special to the Times Vedette Students at Art on State recently learned to shade with chalk painting. They also looked at the northern lights and how to use chalk to draw it and shade it. Kids arts and crafts classes are held on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Treats are provided...

Special to the Times Vedette Wilbur and Susan Bates at 602 State St. in Guthrie Center are the winners of $100 in chamber bucks from the Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce for the Yard of the Month contest for June. These two...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette July 18 and 19 attracted many residents and visitors alike to Casey for city’s annual Fun Days celebration. The town was filled with music, food, history and fun.

Special to the Times Vedette Graduates of Panora, Linden, Panora-Linden and Panorama schools are invited to attend the 143rd Annual All-School Alumni banquet on Saturday, Aug. 2 in the Old Gym on Panora’s town square. The event begins at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Although the Guthrie County Fair is still more than a month away, the 4H “static judging” was held in July, as usual, so that entries can move on to the Iowa State Fair or other events. The static judging day also includes entries in the...