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New ownership sought for Pioneers Pub & Grub in Casey
Special to the Times Vedette Colleen Conrad isn’t just selling a restaurant — she is passing on a piece of Casey’s history. The owner of Pioneers Pub & Grub, 618 McPherson St. in Casey, is looking for a new buyer but promises the pub will stay open for diners and...
Groundbreaking held for GCH construction project
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie County Hospital held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, March 11 for the construction project that is about to begin. Prior to the outdoor groundbreaking, speakers offered remarks to attendees in the Sneakers Café. Speakers...
Parking lot collision in Guthrie Center
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on March 9 at 5:40 p.m. in Guthrie Center. Helen Renea Winkleblack, 39, of Guthrie Center, was backing up a 2010 Chevrolet Impala LS in a parking lot and...
Caravan strikes deer on Highway 25
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Reserve Dillan Cooper reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on March 4 at 7:01 a.m. on Highway 25. Jason Gray, 29, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan northbound on Highway 25 and struck a...
Holy Week services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter are coming up soon. Here is a listing of some services in the area. To add yours, email rich@gctimesnews.com Agape Feast and Concert March 29 Everyone is invited to First Christian Church Fellowship Hall...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Adair fish fry March 13 Saint John’s Catholic Church in Adair will hold a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Cost is $15 per person, dine-in or drive-thru. Enter the alley behind the church hall (501 Adair St.) from the west. The...
Sunshine Club meets March 11
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, March 11, the Sunshine Club met at the home of Janine Frettim. The meeting was called to order with five members answering the roll call of, “What is your favorite fruit?” The minutes of the February meeting were read, and...
Storm spotter training
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Anyone interested in becoming trained by the National Weather Service as a storm spotter is welcome to attend an upcoming session. There is no cost. Available sessions include: Monday, March 16 in Adams County, 7-8:30 p.m. at 905 David...
NCBA leaders to visit Iowa to share D.C. perspective with cattle producers
Special to the Times Vedette The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) looks forward to welcoming leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) back to Iowa. Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO, and Ethan Lane, NCBA senior vice president of government affairs, will...
Des Moines Metro Opera’s ‘Cinderella’ to be performed at Warren Cultural Center April 11
Special to the Times Vedette The Warren Cultural Center presents Rossini’s “Cinderella,” performed in English by OPERA Iowa, Des Moines Metro Opera’s Educational Touring Troupe on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. This production is one of WCC’s “Locals and Legends”...
Cribbage results from March 11
Special to the Times Vedette On March 11, a total of eight players participated. Dick Ellis got two 16s; Robert Klever got a 16’ Sandy Rumelhart got an 18 and a 20; and Dave Richter got a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 17, 2016 PANTHER PRODUCTIONS. The Panther Productions Journalism class at the KCCI news desk (front row, from left) Trevor Babcock, Grace Arganbright and KC Gafkjen, (back row) Baylee Gymer, Emily...
Get out of bed
The words in the above headline create some great advice for people of all ages but especially for those of a younger generation. Des Moines entrepreneur John Ruan, Sr., who died in 2010 at age 96, said his business success wasn’t because he was so much smarter than...
Guthrie County Supervisors hear updates on First Responders
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session March 10. No citizens addressed the supervisors during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Public Health Director Jotham Arber provided an update on Guthrie County...
Panorama School Board approves 4-day school week
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The board of directors of the Panorama Community School District met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9 for two public hearings and the regular board meeting. Although several items were on the agenda, the one of most interest to those in...
Panthers compete at Dickinson Relays
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys track and field team sent several athletes to compete in the Dickinson Relays on Monday, March 9 at UNI. More than 100 schools attended the early season track and field meet. Hunter Kempf (8.15), Court Vogel (8.20)...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette The MJB Library has planned a family-friendly event for Peep-le of all ages. On Saturday, March 21, the MJB Library invites patrons to join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to build a diorama featuring Peeps marshmallow...
Drive your tractor to school day
Special to the Times Vedette Panorama FFA students participated in Drive Your Tractor to School Day on March 6 and created a TikTok video to show what all was driven — including a push mower. The activity is part of the National FFA Week festivities that were the...
Just another day in Fairadise
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette March 7 marked the 11th annual “Welcome to Fairadise” fundraiser event at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds. The event included social hour, dinner, live and silent auctions, and games. Proceeds help support improvements at the fairgrounds....
