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More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette For those of you who are going back to school or sending someone back to school, remember that the MJB Library is here to meet your needs. For students, be sure to check out our online resources. The library website...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Fall foraging Aug. 19 at Springbrook Springbrook State Park, 2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center, will be the site of a late summer/early fall foraging event. The public is welcome to join naturalist Anne Riordan on a hike to gather wild...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Aug. 17
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 — Aug. 10-16, 2026
8-10-26 12:14 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a commercial burglar alarm 3:32 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Yale 6:43 a.m. Stuart Police responded to an active domestic situation 6:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded...
Joan L. Millhollin
1947-2026 Joan Lea Millhollin, 79, daughter of Billie and Helen (Knowlton) Heiland, was born April 2, 1947, in Jefferson. She passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at her home in Yale. Joan grew up in Panora along Main Street. She graduated from Panora-Linden High...
Carolyn K. Griffith
1943-2026 Carolyn Kay (Wall) Griffith, 83, daughter of Ted and Aura (Shoesmith) Wall, was born Feb. 16, 1943, at her grandparents’ home in Redfield. She passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at her home in Guthrie Center. Carolyn and Aura were living with Aura’s...
Cribbage results from Aug. 14 and Aug. 17
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 14, a total of 13 players participated. Dennis Betts got a 16; Dave Coffman got three 16s; Dick Ellis and Darwin Hughes each got a 17; and Dave Richter had a 16, 22 and 24. On Aug. 17, a total of 11 players participated. Dan Webb...
Panora Farmers Market draws a crowd during a break in the rain
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Although much of this past weekend was rainy, there was a pause in the precipitation on Saturday morning during the Panora Farmers Market. Vendors and shoppers took advantage of the chance to be outside without an umbrella, at least for a...
Baughman creates book sculpture
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Friends of the Library group presented a newly updated book sculpture on the west side of the Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library. The sculpture was painted by Elizabeth Baughman, an ACGC graduate and Guthrie Center...
A handshake at the city limits
If you have driven into Panora recently, you have probably noticed the new welcome signs. They are more than an inviting greeting. They are a handshake that says, “We’re glad you’re here.” A few years ago, I expressed concern about the outdated and dilapidated welcome...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 4, 2016 GOLFING FOR A CURE. Participants in the 2016 LPN Rally for a Cure are shown before the start of the nine-hole, best-ball tournament. _________________________________ 20 years ago From the...
Happy birthday to you!
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Each Friday in the Times Vedette, we share birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections or updates, email rich@gctimesnews.com. Birthdays Aug. 14:...
Hansen has low score of 28
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 32 players participated in the Tuesday night men’s league on Aug. 11 at Lake Panorama West Golf Course. Chip Hansen had the low score of 1 over par 28. Lyle Hansen needed only 14 putts. Tim Ganske was closest to the pin. Mike...
Klinge is low scratch winner with a 32
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 11, a total of 43 women participated in the Panorama West Women’s Golf League. In the A Group, Kathy Klinge was the low scratch winner with a 32. The second low scratch winners were Emily Spradling and Sharon Wedemeyer with a 33....
Football history is hiding in this spreadsheet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Thanks to research by Quinn Douglass, a local radio broadcaster for KQWC Radio and friend of mine, I now have access to historical football records for all of the teams within the West Central Activities Conference. Check it out HERE....
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Dog Day at the pool Friday, Aug. 14 is the final day of the season at the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center. That evening, from 6-9 p.m., dogs will be allowed in the pool. Dogs must have all vaccinations current, and must be on a leash when...
Sunshine Club meets Aug. 12
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, seven Sunshine Club members met at the home of Chari Heldenbrand for an 11 a.m. meeting and luncheon. Sandy called the meeting to order with the roll call being, “What is the furthest you have travelled from...
Panorama honored as FAFSA Focused School
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 10 meeting of the Panorama School Board, it was announced that Panorama has been recognized as a FAFSA Focused School of Excellence for meeting or exceeding a 70% FAFSA completion rate. The Iowa Department of Education...
Cribbage results from Aug. 12
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 12, a total of 14 players participated. Dave Richter got a 16; Robert Klever got a 16 and a 20; Dave Kading got a 21; Sue Mozingo got a 16 and a 20; and Lela Schwartz won with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally...
