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Leonard Automotive fire

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Earlier this week, a fire occurred at Leonard Automotive (501 E. Market St. in Panora). No injuries were sustained, but significant property damage occurred. Dawn Shepherd, who works as secretary at the business, provided an update on...

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Trees start small and live big for your heart

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources February is American Heart Month. It’s time to get back to a big, healthy life with simple steps to improve your heart health. Spending time near trees where you live, work and play can improve your overall well-being. A...

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Yester Years

10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 19, 2015 SAXOPHONE. James Hodges demonstrates how to care for his saxophone. _________________________________________ 20 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 16, 2005 PORK...

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Chargers to compete in 1A District 9 meet this Saturday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys will wrestle at the 1A District 9 meet at South Hamilton High School on Saturday, Feb. 15. ACGC will compete against AGWSR, South Central Calhoun, Don Bosco, Manson-NW Webster, North Tama, Ogden, Pocahontas Area, St....

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No. 13 ACGC defeats Madrid, 51-17

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 13 ACGC girls basketball team (20-1) picked up a win in their final regular-season game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Madrid (6-15). The Chargers dominated this one from the jump, taking a 25-7 lead by the end of the first quarter....

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No. 4 ACGC steamrolls Underwood, 80-52

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 4 ACGC boys (19-2) took their frustrations out from their loss earlier in the week on Underwood (16-5) at home on Thursday, Feb. 13. ACGC scored 49 points in the second half alone, nearly equaling Underwood’s total. ACGC shot...

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No. 4 Chargers fall to No. 2 Madrid, 68-48

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 4 ACGC boys basketball team (18-2) lost a Top 5 1A matchup at No. 2 Madrid (21-0) on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The game was close at halftime with Madrid leading 32-25. A strong third quarter by the Tigers gave them a double-digit...

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Panthers lose to Ogden, 67-35

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama boys basketball (3-18) lost its away game against Ogden (8-13) on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This was the final regular season game for the Panthers. Panorama finishes the season in last place of the WCAC with a 1-14 conference...

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Panthers get back on track with win against Ogden, 51-17

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama girls basketball (11-10) snapped its four-game losing streak with a win at Ogden (1-21) on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The Panthers dominated from the tip, compiling a 19-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. Nerea Gimeno Perez led...

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Catherine R. (Arganbright) Wilhelm 

1928-2025 Catherine R. Wilhelm, 96, of Dyersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at MercyOne Senior Care in Dyersville. Catherine was born on June 15, 1928, to Michael (Fred) and Anne (O’Brien) Arganbright in Guthrie Center. She was one of 11...

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Hold off on the chocolates for a moment

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your sweetheart. Before you open your card or taste the chocolates, you may want to smell the roses, as the history of Valentine’s Day may surprise you.  Many of you may recall that St. Valentine was executed on Feb. 14, and, as...

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Guthrie County supervisors hear budget presentations

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette            During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Feb. 13, the supervisors heard budget presentations from two department heads. County Attorney Dana Minteer highlighted the budgetary line items...

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Snow rules for Guthrie Center, Panora, Casey

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Although this winter season has seen little snowfall to date, that trend is changing, as seen in the snowstorm earlier this week. With a possibility for more snow this weekend, it’s a good time to review city ordinances regarding...

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Panorama School Board reviews 2025-2026 calendar

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panorama school board on Feb. 10, Cam Little updated the board about the e-sports program and its impact on students. The board reviewed the draft of the 2025-2026 master calendar, which includes the...

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Monteith ‘City Council Meeting’ minutes from Feb. 11

Submitted by Barb Rees Bachman, secretary/treasurer, Monteith City Council Editor’s note: Monteith is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County. Residents in or around the area gather monthly to share updates on projects and celebrate milestones. Following are the...

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Cribbage results from Feb. 12

Special to the Times Vedette A total of six players participated on Feb. 12. Lela Swartz had the high hand of 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent living rec room at 8...

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Robert Dean Derry 

1945-2025 Robert Dean Derry, age 79, of Menlo, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning on Jan. 16, 2025, at the Des Moines VA Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Bob, son of Everett and Elma June (Lewis) Derry, was born on Feb. 28, 1945, in Jefferson. He...

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