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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Feb. 21 at 6:42 p.m. in Jamaica. Edgar Henry Benedict, 61, of Dawson, was driving a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan S and was backing out of the driveway at 301 Adams St. in Jamaica and hit...

By Clark Kauffman | Iowa Capital Dispatch  A former Guthrie County sheriff who collected unemployment benefits after losing his bid for reelection will now have to repay those benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate James “Marty” Arganbright served as...

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources The weather is starting to feel like spring, but water temperatures are still dangerously cold. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for consistent warm weather to allow the water...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Iowa State University released the results of its annual farmland value survey. The full report is available on the ISU Extension and Outreach website, by navigating to “Whole Farm,” then “Land Values,” then “Farmland Value Surveys.” The...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the Feb. 27 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern explained his request for approval of wage increases for employees in the Secondary Roads Department. He asked for a base 7% increase to bring...

By Rich Wicks |  Times Vedette If you enjoy being puzzled, then the Casey Library has an event for you. This Sunday, March 2, from 2-4 p.m., the library is holding a puzzle competition. Teams of four will compete to see which team can finish first and win a prize....

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Feb. 27 monthly meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital’s board of trustees, Danielle Lauzon and CEO Chris Stipe discussed the various measures the hospital uses to track quality improvement efforts. Lauzon reported on the...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The 35th annual Farm Toy & Truck Show will be held at the ACGC Junior High gym, 3384 Indigo Ave., Adair, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. There is a $3 admission charge, but children younger than 12 are free with an adult....

Special to the Times Vedette Cribbage scores on Feb. 25 included Gary Evans and Robert Klever each with a 16, Dan Webb with a 17, Rhonda Titus with a 20 and Dick Ellis with a 16, 16 and a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards on Feb. 24, the principals reported strong attendance numbers from the recent parent-teacher conferences. Principal Ed Den Beste said attendance was about 89% for AC...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Few people can truly understand the emotions of a mother watching her child compete on a wrestling mat, unless you are one — or you have sat next to one.  Being in the bleachers is one thing. Being matside is quite another. We have...

Special to the Times Vedette Phyllis Wakefield will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Monday, March 3. Art on State/Guthrie County Arts Council will be having a coffee and cake for her on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Bring her a card or just stop in to give her well...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors had lengthy discussion regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget. The main topic was seeking ways to trim expenses. County Auditor Dani Fink summarized...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the Feb. 24 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the second reading of the proposed ordinance to lower the speed limit on Bluff Street and School Street from 35 mph to 25 mph was held. No councilmember indicated hearing...