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Boys and Girls Club, Adair Chamber to host vendors during Christmas Extravaganza
Special to the Times Vedette During the Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 7, the Boys and Girls Club of Central Southwest Iowa will work with the Adair Chamber of Commerce to host a vendor fair from 1-5 p.m. in the new gymnasium and in the Adair Community...
Adair’s Christmas Extravaganza, Festival of Trees and more set for Dec. 7
Special to the Times Vedette The community of Adair has had a long and rich tradition of celebrating the Christmas holidays with various activities throughout the town. In 1996, a project was started to promote community involvement and serve as a...
Cribbage results from Nov. 8 and Nov. 11
Special to the Times Vedette On Nov. 8, a total of 12 players participated. Kay Phippen and Kathy Feilmier each got a 20. Deb Kiefer, Allen Pierce and Kathy Feilmier each got a 16. Rhonda Titus and Sandy Rumelhart each got two 16s. Robert Klever lucked out with a 21....
Dent-Zajicek elected president of Panora and Lake Panorama Economic Development group
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Julie Dent-Zajicek, left, was recently named the president of Panora and Lake Panorama Economic Development, taking over the gavel from 2024 president, Maggie Armstrong. They are pictured here at the Tori’s Angels event on Saturday....
Veterans pancake breakfast fundraiser held Saturday
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette An annual pancake fundraiser was held Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8-11 a.m. at The Port Restaurant. It was a “good will offering” with the proceeds going to local VFW Post 5510 and American Legion/Sons of American Legion Post 372....
Tori’s Angels fundraiser held Saturday
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Tori’s Angels Blue Ribbon Gala was held Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds. More than 325 were in attendance, and more than $200,000 was raised. More than 25 items were included in the live auction at the event, and...
Christmas painting classes held at Art on State Saturday
Special to the Times Vedette Art on State had a Christmas painting class for adults on Saturday. Participants created 5x7 cards to send out or frame. Mary Johnson was the instructor. A free class for the kids was also held on Saturday morning. Art on State is an art...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report Nov. 4-10, 2024
11-4-24 12:22 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in rural Guthrie Center 7:45 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy removed debris in the roadway in rural Guthrie Center 10:05 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in rural Stuart...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette We’ve had a couple of weeks to get used to night falling earlier, and some of you might be looking for ways to pass the time inside. Mary J Barnett Library is here to help you with this. We have so many excellent books...
Panorama School Board approves girls wrestling program sharing with ACGC
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panorama School Board on Nov. 11, the board heard a report from Mr. Hameister regarding the recent trip FFA students took to the National Convention. The board also formally approved a sharing agreement...
Supervisors discuss options regarding hazardous pipeline ordinance
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 12, lengthy consideration was held regarding the possibility of the county adopting an ordinance to address hazardous pipelines. Tim Whipple from the firm of...
Chargers’ season ends in quarterfinals against Tri-Center, 47-20
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC (10-1) hosted Tri-Center (10-1) on Friday, Nov. 8 in the Class A quarterfinals, where the Chargers’ undefeated season came to an end, 47-20. Tri-Center went into this game with one of the best players in the state in its...
Guthrie County Extension Office activities
Special to the Times Vedette Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training 2024 Guthrie County Training Date Begin Time Cost Ornamental and Turf Applicators Nov. 13 9-11:30 a.m. Pre - $45. After Nov. 6 - $55. Fumigation Nov. 19 9-11:30 a.m. Pre - $45. After Nov. 12 -...
Carol Ann (Grasty) Edwards
1953-2024 Carol Ann (Grasty) Edwards, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2024, in her hometown of Stuart, where she was also born on April 27, 1953, to the late Willis and Velma Waddell Grasty. Carol Ann's life was one of devotion and...
Tastes like dirty water
Nothing seems to warm a person up on a cold day like a hot cup of coffee, or at least that’s what my dad said when he filled up his Thermos each morning. But each time I tried a sip of his coffee, it tasted like dirty water. I never understood the attraction, and...
Panora Community Center improvements discussed
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Nov. 11 regular meeting of the Panora City Council, Arianne Steenblock addressed the council during the Public Forum portion of the meeting. “I’m here tonight to request some minor improvements to the Panora Community Center....
Locals attend Grand Chapter of Iowa, Order of the Eastern Star Grand Session
Special to the Times Vedette Attending the 147th Grand Chapter of Iowa, Order of the Eastern Star Grand Session Nov. 7-10 at the Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn were Virginia Armstrong, Larry and Marilyn Culver, Frank and Joyce Keeran, Mary Jo Laughery, and Jack and...
Guthrie County Community Foundation gives out $213,875 to 28 area organizations
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Guthrie County Community Foundation (GCCF) held a reception at the Panora Community Center to hear from the various organizations that received funds from GCCF in 2024. This year’s grants totaled $213,875 among...
Correction
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette In coverage regarding the Nov. 12 Guthrie County Board of Supervisors’ meeting, the Times Vedette incorrectly stated, “The supervisors voted to begin the process of creating a draft of a proposed ordinance on this issue.” The correct...
