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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of July 13
Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — July 6-12, 2026
7-6-26 1:37 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in rural Menlo 2:47 a.m. Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 7:48 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a complaint from Bayard 8:05 a.m. Panora Ambulance...
Cribbage results from July 10 and July 13
Special to the Times Vedette On July 10, a total of 10 players participated. Rhonda Titus a 16; Roy Carl two 16s; Dan Webb got a 17; and Bill Sheeder had a 20. On July 13, a total of 10 players participated. Kathy Feilmeier got a 16; Rhonda Titus and Robert Klever...
Panora City Council addresses noxious weed violation
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 13 meeting of the Panora City Council, the council members discussed a nuisance complaint regarding the property at 410 East Market St. The council reviewed photos of the area being discussed. Councilmember Roger Dorr...
Deadlines are not about calendars or clocks
"So, what do you do for a living?" How many times have you been asked that question? Although I have technically held the same job for more than two decades, my answer changes depending on the day. Publisher. Editor. Salesperson. Problem-solver. Janitor. Amateur...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Adair County Fair through July 12 in Greenfield The Adair County Fair is back with fun for everyone. Grandstand shows include a demolition derby on July 10 and figure 8 races on July 11. Grandstand admission is free with gate admission....
UMC Giving Closet now open every day
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie Center United Methodist Church (405 Prairie St.) now invites anyone in need of free gently used clothing to come to the Giving Closet. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Enter via the alley behind the...
Carpers honored with Yard of the Month
Special to the Times Vedette Ron and Kristi Carper at 1008 State St. in Guthrie Center are the winners of $100 in chamber bucks from the Guthrie Center Lions Club and the Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce for the Yard of the Month contest for June. These two...
Smith shoots 1 under par for low score
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 33 golfers participated in the Tuesday night men's league on July 7 at Lake Panorama West Golf Gourse. Ryan Smith shot one under par 26 for low score. He needed only 13 putts. Jeff Muench was closest to the pin. Galen Johnson...
Harmony Hour marks 75 years
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette In 1951, a group of women from rural Guthrie Center gathered to process chickens for their families’ tables. The result was meant to fill the families’ iceboxes, but there was also an unexpected outcome. The women enjoyed the camaraderie...
Chargers fall to Coon Rapids-Bayard, 5-1
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC baseball team (10-15) lost in the 1A Substate 8 playoffs at Coon Rapids-Bayard (25-3) on Tuesday, July 7. ACGC matched CR-B in hits with three. Where the Chargers lost the game was with walks, giving free bases to the...
ACGC loses to Riverside in quarterfinals, 9-1
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC softball team (7-23) lost in the 2A Region 4 quarterfinals against Riverside (24-5) on Wednesday, July 8. ACGC took a one-run lead at the end of the first, but the top-ranked Bulldogs quick regained the lead to eventually...
Panthers fall in quarterfinals to Woodward-Granger, 8-0
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama softball team (9-20) fell one game shy of a double-digit-win season, losing in the Class 2A Region 1 quarterfinals at Woodward-Granger (15-14) on Wednesday, July 8. Panorama had two hits in the contest, a double by Lexi...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 7, 2016 EYES ON THE CLOCK. McKinley Wells of Panora turns to check her time after the girls 8 and under breaststroke during a recent swim meet in Guthrie Center. _______________________________________...
Upper Iowa University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Special to the Times Vedette Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2026 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. The following area students were listed:...
Heavenly meals served during RAGBRAI
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette When the RAGBRAI multitude rolls into Guthrie Center on July 20, the scene may be reminiscent of the famous Biblical story in which Jesus miraculously fed the masses with five loaves of bread and two fish. Experienced RAGBRAI riders often...
Sunshine Club meets July 8
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, five Sunshine Club members and one grandson met at the home of Linda Godwin for a 1 p.m. meeting. The roll call was, “Have you ever had a food fail or disaster?” Many funny answers were given, especially by the...
There’s still time to volunteer to help during RAGBRAI
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Local organizers for RAGBRAI’s visit to Guthrie Center are still seeking more volunteers. Whatever your abilities and skills may be, you can be a part of one of the largest events ever to roll into town. Many hands make light work, so...
Deadline for Guthrie County Fair Queen candidates is July 13
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Fair Board is searching for the 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen, and the deadline is just around the corner. Applicants are encouraged to be involved in a community organization, such as 4-H, FFA, girl scouts, church...
