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Dunlop, Arneson are low scratch winners
Special to the Times Vedette On May 19, a total of 39 women participated. In the A group, Ai Dunlop was the low scratch winner with 37. The second low scratch winner was Deb Rockwell with 38. The HDCP winner was Cathy Klinge with 27. The special event was closest to...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie Center pool to open May 26 The Guthrie Center Aquatic Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 26 at noon, weather permitting. Hunter Education Field Day May 28 On May 28, a Hunter Education Field Day class will be offered from 5-8...
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, email rich@gctimesnews.com. Birthdays May 22: Gracyn...
Guthrie Center School Board discusses front steps and parking lot
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 20 joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards, discussion was held regarding the progress on the front steps to the high school. The steps are done, and permanent railings will soon be installed. The...
Local veterans groups to distribute Memorial Day poppies
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette On Sunday, May 24, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will be distributing poppies at the four-way stop in Guthrie Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The American Legion adopted the poppy as its official memorial flower in 1920....
Memorial Day services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panora On Monday, May 25, a Memorial Day service will be held in Panora at Veterans Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. Lynn Zajicek will serve as Master of Ceremonies. After the indoor ceremonies, there will be a flag-raising ceremony...
DNR open house on Bays Branch Wildlife Area June 15
Special to the Times Vedette The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding an open house on June 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Bays Branch Wildlife Unit Headquarters, 3123 200th St., near Panora. This is an opportunity to ask questions on habitat management,...
Cribbage results from May 20
Special to the Times Vedette On May 20, a total of 13 players participated. Dick Ellis, Wayne Nickel, Chet Vaughan, Sandy Rumelhart and Bruce Bailey all had a 16. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays...
Ribbon cutting celebration for Adirondack Chair Project on June 1
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites the public a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the community Adirondack Chair Project on Monday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at the Panora Town Square. This chamber leaders say this project is an example of...
Take the pledge to adopt pesticide-free practices
“As warmer weather draws us outdoors, our shared parks and green spaces help build stronger communities, but what’s being sprayed on these spaces may be putting that same community at risk. Pesticides have been linked to harmful health effects for people and pets...
Can you moonwalk?
“If you wear one glove while handling fish, you would need to be able to moonwalk properly (Bullheads and bruised egos, Guthrie Center Times, May 2026). Any sequins on that glove? Good story.” - Christopher Stipe I just so happen to have one sequined glove from one...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, May 26, 2016 MR. J MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS. The first recipients of the annual Mr. J Memorial Scholarships presented by Danielle Johnston in the memory of her husband Mark Johnston, who was principal at...
Sunshine Club meets May 20
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, seven Sunshine Club members met at the home of Linda Thompson for an 11 a.m. luncheon meeting. This was a unique meeting with it having an Italian-themed meal with everyone asked to bring a food item related to...
ACGC graduation commencement held Sunday
Photos by Mark Reno | Special to the Times Vedette The annual commencement ceremony of the Adair-Casey Guthrie Center Community High School Class of 2026 was held Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the ACGC High School Gymnasium. The class colors are black and yellow, and...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — May 11-17, 2026
5-11-26 12:03 a.m. Stuart Police did welfare check on motorist on I-80 1:21 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Ames 1:25 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a harassment complaint and arrested one individual 2:51 a.m. Stuart Police...
Panorama girls place 3rd at first round of regionals, advance to second round on Wednesday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls golf team shot a 433 to place third at the first round of regionals hosted by South Hamilton on Friday, May 15. BCLUW won the meet, shooting a 381. BCLUW’s Gracie Andrews was the medalist, shooting a 91. Panorama’s...
Panthers defeat Logan-Magnolia, 7-0, face Underwood today
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls soccer team (12-3) won at home against Logan-Magnolia (2-12-1) on Friday, May 15. The victory puts the Panthers back into the win column after two ranked defeats earlier in the week. Morgan Crees had a hat trick,...
Rochholz to take on distance events at state meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The lone state qualifier for the Panorama girls track and field team is Kylie Rochholz. She will sport the Panorama blue against the best of 2A at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Rochholz competes in the 3,000-meter run on Thursday, May...
Shaffer and Draper to compete at state meet this week
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys track and field team are sending two athletes to the state meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Syler Shaffer qualified for the 400-meter hurdles, and Reed Draper qualified for the long jump, setting a school record...
