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So much more than books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette The Summer Reading Program (SRP), Plant a Seed, Read, is buzzing with excitement — almost as lively as a bee on a sugar rush! A total of 93 enthusiastic kids have signed up for the Summer Reading Program, which means the...
Halterman updates supervisors on camping, plans for additional boat access point
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on June 16, Conservation Director Brad Halterman provided a departmental update. “Our camping numbers have been steady. We seem to be getting a lot of usage at our...
Whetstone celebrates her 95th
Special to the Times Vedette Myrna Whetstone celebrated her 95th birthday on Saturday with friends and family at Pioneers Pub & Grub and Tin Lizzie’s in Casey.
Weekend fundraisers held for Tori’s Angels Foundation
Special to the Times Vedette A breakfast benefit and silent auction was held Sunday, June 14 at the Panora Community Center to raise funds for the Tori's Angels Foundation, which has now accepted more than 200 kids in the past 15 years and is actively supporting more...
Mock shooter drill held in Guthrie Center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On June 10, a mock active shooter exercise was held at ACGC High School in Guthrie Center as training for the professionals who would be involved if such an event were to occur in the area. Participating organizations included EMS, law...
Farmers market shortened by rain
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The first Guthrie Center farmers market of the year went off smoothly –– at first. The event was scheduled 9-11 a.m., but around 9:45, the sky darkened as a line of rain rolled in. Vendors quickly packed up and are hoping for sunny...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — June 8-14, 2026
6-8-26 2:35 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled vehicle in rural Stuart 8:15 a.m. Panora Police responded to a report of an assault 10:21 a.m. Panora Police responded to an animal complaint 11:05 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted Panora Police with an...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Thursdays at Jamaica Library From 4-5 p.m. every Thursday in June, the Jamaica Library is hosting “library summer camp” for kids of all ages. The free events include crafts, games, an obstacle course, tie dye, smores, hot dogs, free ice...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of June 15
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...
Nunn to announce federal investment in White Pole Road Project
Special to the Times Vedette On Thursday, June 18, Congressman Zach Nunn will join state, county and local leaders in Stuart to announce new federal funding secured to revitalize White Pole Road, a vital farm-to-market corridor connecting Iowa's farmers, businesses...
Cribbage results from June 12 and June 15
Special to the Times Vedette On June 12, a total of 12 players participated. Dave Richter got a 24; Rhonda Titus got a 16; and Robert Klever got three 5s and a 16. On June 15, a total of eight players participated. Chet Vaughan got a 17; Dan Webb and Robert Klever got...
Community Safety Net partners with Guthrie County 4-H
Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County 4-H is partnering with Community Safety Net to help protect the children in Guthrie County. Safety Net has produced a Rural Safety Guide for Guthrie County farming families and children interested in agriculture. The...
Chuckwagon Days helps celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Chuckwagon Days, which starts Friday, has been a lasting tradition in Adair, hosting family fun nights, a 5K marathon, a parade and more. Special to the Times Vedette Adair’s Chuckwagon Days will begin at the Adair City Park (401-449 4th Street), Friday, June 19 at 1...
The simple things
Most of us say the simple things are the parts of life we enjoy the most. Yet when someone asks us to name those simple things, we often stare into space like we were just handed a pop quiz. For some people, the simple things revolve around food and drink: a hot cup...
Tahoe totaled, driver cited with failure to maintain control
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on June 12 at 9:11 p.m. Jesse Lee Alexander, 31, of Audubon, was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe LL northbound on Fir Avenue in Coon Rapids when he...
ACGC drops both games in doubleheader vs. No. 2 I-35, 13-3 and 6-2
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC softball team (2-11) lost both games in a home doubleheader against No. 2 I-35 (11-3) on Thursday, June 11. ACGC scored all three of their runs in game one in the first inning before the I-35 charger. Trinity Calhoun had two...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, June 16, 2016 LIGHTING HOPE. U.S. Sunbeam 4-H club members (from left Maddie Knapp, Hope Arganbright and Lydia Knapp) help light luminaria bags during the 2015 Relay for Life event in Guthrie Center....
Redfield Development Corporation awards $15,900 to South Dallas County Little League
Special to the Times Vedette Redfield Development Corporation has awarded $15,900 to South Dallas County Little League to help fund improvements at the Redfield ball diamonds. The donation will support upgrades to the dugouts and the installation of new fencing,...
Locals named to Buena Vista University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Special to the Times Vedette Buena Vista University congratulates more than 520 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester. Lacie Davis of Coon...
