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Donkey Basketball this Saturday
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The ACGC High School Gym will be the scene of an unusual sporting event at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. Spectators and competitors are invited to the ACGC FFA fundraiser event. Teams of eight (16 years or older) will compete. Tickets...
A swing and a miss
There are good ideas, and there are bad ideas. And sometimes a good idea becomes a bad idea, and vice versa. Last year, we decided to launch a text notification and link to the Times Vedette. It was a simple message sent out via text each Tuesday and each Friday with...
Ronald L Stevens
1940-2025 Ronald L Stevens, better known as Ronnie to friends and family, 85, died peacefully March 13, 2025, at Thomas Rest Haven Nursing Home, Coon Rapids. He was born at home in Guthrie County on Feb. 24, 1940, the eldest son of Glenn E. Stevens and Lillian J....
‘Jack’ Jackie Lynn Stringer
1941-2025 “Jack” Jackie Lynn Stringer was born on Dec, 2, 1941, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his large, loving and loud family, on March 15, 2025. The birth and death of this dedicated father and farmer are not nearly as relevant as the days he lived...
Fish fry held Friday
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus held a fish fry on Friday, March 14 in the church basement. Turnout was strong, despite severe weather in the area.
Supervisors grapple with budgetary issues
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the March 18 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, significant discussion was held about the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. Matters still need to be decided by the State Legislature that will impact county...
Hospice of the Midwest Guthrie Center recognized for compassionate care
Special to the Times Vedette Hospice of the Midwest announced that its Guthrie Center location has been awarded the 2025 Quality Award for Small Branches. This recognition highlights the company’s continued commitment to providing exceptional, personalized end of life...
Boys state basketball championships moving to Ames in 2027
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The IHSAA announced this morning, March 18, that the high school boys basketball state tournament will be moving from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines to James H. Hilton Coliseum in Ames, come 2027. Hilton is known for being one of the...
Derry Hick
1959-2025 With love and remembrance, we announce the passing of Derry Gene Hick, born on Oct. 14, 1959, who peacefully passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two daughters, Melissa and Erika, by his side. He was 65 years...
Randol joins Farmers State Bank
Special to the Times Vedette Jeramy Randol was hired by Farmers State Bank (FSB) as their newest loan officer. Randol joined the FSB team on Feb. 26, bringing a strong background in banking, a passion for customer service, and deep local roots in the community. Randol...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette On Monday, March 10, Library Director Jerri Hawkins and Library Aide Karen Kelly headed to Avoca for some exciting STEM Fair training with the State Library of Iowa. They enjoyed a morning filled with inspiring ideas and...
ACGC football remains in Class A District 7, several schools join
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC football will remain in Class A District 7 for the upcoming football season. However, AHSTW, Avoca, Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley and Mount Ayr will join the district.
Chargers start season at IATC Indoor Girls Championships
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC girls track and field team placed 28th out of 56 1A teams at the IATC Indoor Girls Championships on Friday, March 14 in Ames. St. Albert Council Bluffs placed first with 44 points. Ava Campbell had the best individual...
Panorama football moves back to 1A
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama football has been moved back up to 1A for football for the upcoming season. Their district opponents will also change slightly. Class 1A District 7 will consist of Interstate 35, Ogden, Pleasantville, West Central Valley and...
Panther girls compete at IATC Indoor Championships
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls track and field team started its season at the IATC Indoor Championships in Ames on Friday, March 14. Out of the 62 2A teams at the meet, Panorama finished 26th with six team points. Mid-Prairie Wellman won the meet...
Panorama starts season on Thursday at 2025 Central College Boys Indoor meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette After deciding against competing last week at the A.D. Dickson Relays, the Panorama boys track and field team will hit the ground running on Thursday, March 20 at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella. The Panthers will compete against 39...
State championships are coming to PBS
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The IHSAA announced that football, wrestling and basketball state championship games will be televised on Iowa PBS starting in fall 2025-2026. Dates for the championship games are: football, Nov. 20-21, 2025 – UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls;...
Local blood drives in April
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Winter storms in February and March resulted in significantly fewer blood donations statewide. As such, LifeServe Blood Center encourages citizens to donate blood now and help save lives. On Thursday, April 24, a blood drive will be held...
Roof blows off in Guthrie Center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Friday evening, March 14, a strong storm brought powerful straight-line winds through Guthrie County and much of Iowa. In Guthrie Center, the strong winds blew a roof off the building at 111 S. Third Street and left it on a neighboring...
