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Motorcycle crash on 280th Road
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a motorcycle accident occurring on Aug. 27 at 10:10 p.m. on 280th Road. William Joseph Lefleuer, 19, of Adel, was driving a 2025 Suzuki motorcycle south on 280th Road when he...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Sept. 7
Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panorama Homecoming parade today The Panorama High School homecoming parade will begin at 2:15 p.m. today, Sept. 11. The pep rally will follow at 3 p.m. at the football field. The homecoming theme is “Panorama Nights.” Come out, enter the...
GCH recognized with 2026 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Hospital has been recognized with the 2026 NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award, honoring the hospital’s commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and creating positive experiences for the...
GCH Specialty Clinic welcomes new dermatology provider
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Hospital (GCH) Specialty Clinic announced a change in its local dermatology services through RC Dermatology. Beginning Sept. 9, Lauren Bales, ARNP, started provided dermatology care at GCH Specialty Clinic. Bales will take...
Be the difference and start a conversation
Special to the Times Vedette September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is serious. Are you prepared to have a conversation with someone about suicide? In the United States, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people ages 10-24, and the 11th leading...
New Opportunities Prevention supports responsible gambling
Special to the Times Vedette New Opportunities Prevention is reaching out to local social and charitable gambling license holders this year to help organizations create safer, more responsible gambling environments at community events. Gambling is defined as risking...
Cribbage results from Sept. 9
Special to the Times Vedette On Sept. 9, a total of 12 players participated. Robert Klever got a 16; Rhonda Titus got two 16s; Chet Vaughan got an 18; Dave Kading got a 22; and Dick Ellis got two 16s, a 20 and a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet...
The Best of Guthrie County votes have been tallied
What makes something the best? Is it the fanciest? The most expensive? The most popular? The one with the most five-star reviews online? Or is it simply the place you trust, the person who always comes through or the business you would recommend to your neighbor...
Fun at the Guthrie County Fair
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Another year of the Guthrie County Fair is now complete. Although heavy rains Sunday afternoon into Monday morning brought soggy conditions that altered the schedule of some events, the fair was again a success. One of the annual...
It’s a parade!
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Fair parade was held Saturday morning with crowds of eager kids (and adults) lining State Street in Guthrie Center. Photos by Shane Goodman Click images to enlarge.Photos by Mark Reno Click images to enlarge.
Figure 8 races held Saturday night
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Figure 8 races were held on Saturday evening of the Guthrie County Fair in front of a large crowd in the grandstands.
Images from Saturday at the Guthrie County Fair
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
Guthrie County Fair 5K draws participants of all ages
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Fair held its 5K Saturday, Sept. 5, beginning at 8 a.m., hosted by Jessica Carney with Synergy Wellness. The event had more than 30 participants, ranging from elementary students to adults. The 5K began at the Event...
Guthrie County’s Grand River Rodeo held Friday
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Fair held its annual Mutton Busting and Grand River Rodeo at the Grandstands Friday, Sept. 4. Both events were delayed due to uncertain weather conditions, with Mutton Busting starting at 6:30 p.m. and the Grand...
Marlene J. Frettim
1938-2026 Marlene Janice Frettim, 87, of Adair, daughter of Arkle and Ina (Cory) McGee, was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Bayard. She passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at her home. Marlene graduated from Bayard High School. She then went on to graduate from...
So much more than books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette Fall has arrived, and temperatures will soon drop, but things are heating up at the MJB Library. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and check the library’s website for upcoming events. Youth events for the month include LEGO...
Iowa Trenchless contributes $20,000 to Panorama’s weight room project
Special to the Times Vedette Iowa Trenchless is putting the finishing touches on the Panorama School District's weight room overhaul. The company’s $20,000 contribution directly funds the complete set of new dumbbells and kicks off the replacement of the room's bumper...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2026
8-31-26 12:07 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy removed a deer from Highway 25 3:10 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 4:37 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Methodist 9:32 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded...
