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By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce held a series of ribbon cuttings on Wednesday, April 16 to welcome new businesses to the community.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards on April 16, discussion was held regarding bids received for the Adair-Casey elementary building roof project. Six bids were received with the lowest bid being...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panorama High School students performed their spring play, “The Addams Family Musical,” on March 28, 29 and 30.  Deb Wooldridge was co-director for the play. “The musical is a fun spin on TV's Addams Family. Wednesday Addams falls in love...

Special to the Times Vedette Current boat registrations expire April 30. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species. Boat owners may bring their...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Thursday, April 17, the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary held a baked potato fundraiser event at the Guthrie Center Community Center. Attendees topped their tater as desired from the many options provided. Dessert was also provided.

Special to the Times Vedette The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Guthrie Center again hosted the 2025 ACGC Senior Tea on Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. with 19 senior girls and their mothers or grandmothers as guests. Teresa Kent, along with fellow LWML...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Rose Acre Farms will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Guthrie Center Elementary School grounds, 900 Fourth St., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. The Panora Chamber of Commerce’s Easter activities will be held on Saturday, April 19 at...

Special to the Times Vedette The first annual Bagley Cribbage Tournament was held April 12 at the community building in Bagley with 18 players. The following participants were the top placers: First place — Larry Long Second place — Elly Heater Third place — Cindy...

Special to the Times Vedette  A total of 12 players participated on April 16. Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Gary Evans got an 18, Dan Webb got a 16 and a 20, and Richard Ellis also got a 16 and a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...

Purchase of a John Deere 730 Diesel in 1970 led to a lifelong pursuit. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, April 2025 Most anyone who likes classic tractors would be thrilled to walk into the shed of Cletus and Cindy Steensen of rural Adair. “I’ve been a tractor nut...

From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Livestock diseases have received substantial attention and global media coverage in recent years. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, has dominated the news as it has led to loss of millions of poultry,...

Three bicycles to be given away at Panora event. By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Rose Acre Farms will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Guthrie Center Elementary School grounds, 900 Fourth St. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. The Casey Fire...

Special to the Times Vedette Andy Randol, CEO and general manager of Panora Fiber, recently received the President’s Award at the Iowa Communications Alliance Annual Meeting and Expo. The award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the...

Special to the Times Vedette The Faith Bible Church free community meal will be held on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The menu includes sliced ham, mac and cheese and smothered green beans. Faith Bible Church is located at 2096 Highway 4 in...