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Special to the Times Vedette Joy Neal Kidney’s new novel, “The Immigrant and the Outlaw,” gathers some of her most compelling work — stories rooted in Iowa soil yet echoing far beyond it. Tales of grit, heritage, sacrifice and the quiet heroism woven through everyday...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 28 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees, Clinical Safety and Quality Coordinator Danielle Lauzon shared information about a recently completed “drill.” “We participated in an exercise with Public Health,...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 26 meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers reviewed and approved Resolution 26-27, setting the date and fees for citywide cleanup. The official date is June 12, although residents who have signed up to...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Due to a light agenda, the May 26 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council was canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council is set for June 8 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall, a freewill donation breakfast will be held to raise funds for the Guthrie County Swim Club. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, as well as coffee,...

Special to the Times Vedette An Alumni Tea was held on the afternoon of May 23 at the Casey Community Building with more than a dozen in attendance. Photos courtesy of Jeff Smith

Special to the Times Vedette Mr. Osbahr’s class at Panorama High School built a giant Adirondack chair for Panorama Days. Art students Bella Kelly and Hadley Fitch had been working on painting the details. The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a special...

Special to the Times Vedette Central College recognized 251 graduates during Commencement 2026 on May 16 in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus. Eli Kading of Casey graduated with major(s) in Accounting and Business Management and minors in Economics. Alaina...

Special to the Times Vedette Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or...

Special to the Times Vedette On May 27, a total of 10 players participated. Dennis Betts got a 17, and Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On May 13, ACGC High School held Baccalaureate and 2026 awards night. The following students received awards/scholarships. Local Scholarships and Awards Bernie Saggau Award - Carter Richter Governor’s Scholar Award - Caydence Boals Wayne...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette With RABGRAI’s July 20 visit to Guthrie Center nearing, the community is encouraging citizens to help. The Guthrie Center RAGBRAI website (www.guthriecenterragbrai.com) is the best place to see any opportunities and/or updates. According...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on May 24 at 9:10 p.m. Olivia Mabel Orth, 24, of Ankeny, was driving ga 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT southbound on Highway 25 near the intersection of 250th...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a single-vehicle accident occurring May 25 at 11:10 p.m. on 150thStreet. Nathaniel Lee Spencer, 18, of Yale, was driving a 2005 Lincoln LS eastbound on 150th Street near Highway 4 and was...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on May 20 at 5:02 p.m. on Highway 4. Riley Jaxon Branson Ruth, 17, of Panora, was driving a 2012 Mazda 3 I and rear-ended a 2022 Jeep Compass driven by...