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Guthrie County is ready for RAGBRAI to roll
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette After months of planning and preparation, Guthrie County appears to be ready to shine during RAGBRAI. Below is a short list of questions and answers that may prove helpful. MONDAY, July 20 (Guthrie Center) When will bicyclists and others...
Casey Fun Days is July 17-18
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Everyone is invited to come to Casey this weekend. The town’s 2026 summer festival includes many familiar events along with several new additions. The annual celebration is set for July 17 and 18, with many familiar events and a few new...
Panorama School Board approves purchases of electronics for students, staff
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 13 meeting of the Panorama School Board, the board members considered a request to purchase Chromebooks from CDW for elementary students. The board approved the request, not to exceed $95,000. The board also approved the...
Adair-Casey, Guthrie Center school boards discuss 8th graders in high school sports
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 15 joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards, discussion was held regarding the new state law allowing eighth-grade athletes to play in high school sports. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen explained...
Cribbage results from July 15
Special to the Times Vedette On July 15, a total of 14 players participated. Dan Webb and Dick Ellis each got two 16s; Robert Klever got a 16; and Dave Richter got a 21 and a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand...
Holding it all together
As a young man, I never understood why anyone needed a belt. As a middle-aged man, I do not go a single day without one. What happened? When I was a kid, belts were mostly for show. The real prize was having your name stamped across the back or sporting a giant belt...
G. Norman Thomas
1952-2026 G. Norman Thomas 74, was born January 5, 1952, in Denver, Colorado. He passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, after a fall at home, at Unity Point-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa. Norman graduated from Creston High School in 1970....
Supervisors hold closed session regarding litigation
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 14, Veterans Affairs Director Beth Watson provided a departmental report and addressed the supervisors regarding gravesite markers for veterans. Watson also discussed a...
Guthrie Center City Council approves sale of lot near cemetery
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 13 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the council held a public hearing regarding the proposed sale of land north of the city cemetery. No citizens were present to speak during the hearing, and no written...
Fun in the sun at Guthrie Center’s 50115 Fest
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie Center held the annual 50115 Fest on Saturday, July 11. Attendees enjoyed the farmers market, classic car show, and firefighters’ water fights. Several local businesses also participated in the sidewalk sales on Friday and...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette The Friends of the Guthrie Center Library had a fantastic time hosting a fundraising golf tournament on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course. We had 11 eager teams join us for our four-person best ball...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Live music in Jamaica, July 17 On Friday, July 17, Luke Farland will perform 8-11 p.m. at Just One More in Jamacia. Casey Fun Days, July 17-18 The annual Casey Fun Days begins on Friday, July 17 from 3-6 p.m. with a “rock walk” featuring...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of July 13
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 — July 6-12, 2026
7-6-26 1:37 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in rural Menlo 2:47 a.m. Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 7:48 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a complaint from Bayard 8:05 a.m. Panora Ambulance...
Cribbage results from July 10 and July 13
Special to the Times Vedette On July 10, a total of 10 players participated. Rhonda Titus a 16; Roy Carl two 16s; Dan Webb got a 17; and Bill Sheeder had a 20. On July 13, a total of 10 players participated. Kathy Feilmeier got a 16; Rhonda Titus and Robert Klever...
Panora City Council addresses noxious weed violation
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 13 meeting of the Panora City Council, the council members discussed a nuisance complaint regarding the property at 410 East Market St. The council reviewed photos of the area being discussed. Councilmember Roger Dorr...
Deadlines are not about calendars or clocks
"So, what do you do for a living?" How many times have you been asked that question? Although I have technically held the same job for more than two decades, my answer changes depending on the day. Publisher. Editor. Salesperson. Problem-solver. Janitor. Amateur...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Adair County Fair through July 12 in Greenfield The Adair County Fair is back with fun for everyone. Grandstand shows include a demolition derby on July 10 and figure 8 races on July 11. Grandstand admission is free with gate admission....
UMC Giving Closet now open every day
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie Center United Methodist Church (405 Prairie St.) now invites anyone in need of free gently used clothing to come to the Giving Closet. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Enter via the alley behind the...
