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Carr appreciates life and work in a small-town community
New Hampton native’s path eventually led him to Guthrie County, and he now runs the State Farm Insurance agency in Guthrie Center. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times An old saying states, “We end up where we’re supposed to be.” As a native of New Hampton,...
Supervisors canvass RIZ election results
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 17, County Auditor Dani Fink reported on results of the recent Rural Improvement Zone (RIZ) election for Diamondhead Lake and Lake Panorama. “For...
Holiday Fashion Show held in Casey on Sunday
Special to the Times Vedette On Sunday, Dec. 15, a holiday fashion show was held at Tin Lizzie’s Sports Bar in Casey at 614 McPherson St. Attendees enjoyed wine from Twin Vines and appetizers while checking out the new fashions. A special of “buy one, get second item...
Guthrie County Extension Office activities
Special to the Times Vedette Artificial Insemination Training Course Guthrie County Extension and Outreach is offering a two-day, intensive hands-on artificial insemination class for those who wish to artificially inseminate their own cattle or gain experience to work...
Panthers travel to I-35 tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama girls basketball (4-1) will travel to Interstate-35 (3-3) tonight, Dec. 16, for a West Central Activities Conference matchup. Panorama had its home game on Friday, Dec. 13, against West Central Valley (2-3) postponed to Dec....
Panorama wrestlers travel to Ogden on Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama boys wrestling had its Friday, Dec. 13 meet at Central Decatur High School canceled. The Panthers' next competition will be Thursday, Dec. 19 at Ogden. They will hit the mat against Ogden, ACGC and Southeast Valley.
Nolan, Hernandez, Walker place 2nd at Saydel Invitational
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama girls wrestling competed at the Saydel Invitational on Monday, Dec. 16. With 22 other teams. According to Bound, Panorama’s 56.5 points earned them 11th place. Southeast Polk left the tournament with the most total points...
Panorama tips off against I-35 tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama boys basketball (1-4) had its Dec. 13 home game postponed to Dec. 19 against West Central Valley (1-3). Panorama will play at Interstate 35 (2-2) tonight, Dec. 17. Panorama dominated last season’s matchup between the WCAC...
Chargers scoring storm defeats Vikings, 82-48
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC boys basketball (4-0) had its home game against Ogden (2-2) canceled on Friday, Dec. 13. Missing that game had no effect on ACGC’s offense in their home game against AHSTW (0-3) on Monday, Dec. 17. The Chargers nearly doubled the...
ACGC breezes past AHSTW, 51-19
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC girls basketball (3-0) was set to face Ogden (1-4) at home on Friday, Dec. 13, until their game was canceled. ACGC faced AHSTW (2-3) at home on Monday, Dec. 16. This game was close until it wasn’t. The score was 10-5 in favor of...
Chargers travel to Pleasantville High School for triangular tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC did not travel for its scheduled tournament at Riverside High School on Saturday, Dec. 14. ACGC boys wrestling will hit the mat against Central Decatur and Earlham at Pleasantville High School, tonight, Dec. 17.
Guthrie Center holiday lighting contest winners announced
Photos by Mark Reno The Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce and the Guthrie Center Lions Club once again sponsored a holiday lighting contest. This year’s winners are as follows: Barb Gigar and Bruce Lauritsen, 1103 Oak St., Guthrie Center Roger and Marie Baird, 1101...
Holiday open houses for Panora businesses held Friday
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Friday the 13th brought good luck to those attending the various Panora businesses that welcomed the public to stop in and enjoy holiday treats. Some businesses also had signups for prize drawings.
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette Adventure Pass Due to issues with the software used to make reservations, the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass will be put on pause starting Dec. 31. The calendar is still open for the new reservations through Dec. 31. ...
Iowa State Fair Board elections held
Special to the Times Vedette During the annual State Agricultural Convention, held Dec. 15 in conjunction with the Association of Iowa Fairs Conference, elections were held for positions on the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors. Two new Board members were elected to...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Dec. 18, 2014 BLUE OUT NIGHT. Panorama held a "Blue Out Night" during basketball games with Guthrie Center on Dec. 12 as the junior class honored classmate Dominic Higgins, who lost his battle with muscular...
Cribbage results from Dec. 13
Special to the Times Vedette On Friday, Dec. 13, a total of nine players participated. Robert Klever - 20 Dan Webb - 24 Rhonda Titus -16 and a 20 Sandy Rumelhart -16 The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at...
Take a page from my father
My dad wasn’t much for gift-giving. He was a single man for much of his life, and he worked a great number of hours. Living in a small town, he also didn’t have access to much shopping. Even if he did, it would not have mattered. Shopping just wasn’t his thing. Us...
Panorama Dance Team excels at state competition
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Panorama Dance Team brought home a load of awards from the state competition this fall. Coach Kristi Vance shared her thoughts and details on the team. “As a coach, I couldn't be prouder of this team for their commitment and hard...
