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Special to the Times Vedette Local residents who have a passion for Springbrook State Park and may be interested in helping to establish a friends group are invited to attend an informational session on Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the park office. Friends groups are...

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources The fall color season is near its peak in northeast Iowa. Leaf color is becoming more vibrant with our recent cooler nights. Aspens are turning bright yellow along with the bright reds and oranges on sugar maple. Fall...

From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Emerald ash borer (EAB), an ash tree-killing insect, has now been confirmed in all of Iowa’s 99 counties. Insect samples were collected from a declining ash tree in Armstrong earlier this month by staff from...

From Iowa Workforce Development Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that remained largely static despite job reductions. The state’s labor force participation rate held steady at 66.3%. The U.S. unemployment...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Immediately prior to the regular meeting of the Panorama school board on Oct. 14, a public hearing was held regarding the Flexibility Fund Transfer. There were no written nor oral comments, so the public hearing was promptly closed....

Special to the Times Vedette The Panorama Elementary Scholastic Book Fair will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 24 during Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3-7:30 p.m. at the Panorama Elementary Library.  The Panorama Elementary staff is getting a sneak peek...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Since the opening of Guthrie County’s new Law Enforcement Center, the county has been housing a significant number of inmates from other counties. This was expected and has been a subject of frequent discussion during weekly meetings of...

  Orchard Family Restaurant opens in Guthrie Center By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times A new restaurant recently opened in Guthrie Center, and it is attracting attention for its extensive menu. The Orchard Family Restaurant, located at 104 Third St., is owned...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular Oct. 15 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, citizens asked for clarification about EMS funding. One question was related to the service billing individuals’ insurance for EMS costs related to ambulance...

  Dave Grove has been leading the Panora branch since 2011. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times Edward Jones has been providing financial advice and guidance in Guthrie County for more than 30 years. Dave Grove has been leading the Panora branch since 2011 and says he...

Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors will be hosting an informational meeting at Panorama High School on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. to present the county's plan for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This plan will outline the EMS ballot measure...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Oct. 14 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, City Clerk Kris Arrasmith reported on the city’s premiums for Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance on employees. “It’s actually dropping by 9.48%,”...