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By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette The ACGC Theatre Department, in conjunction with the music department, presented “The Addams Family” musical directed by Kelsey Dinkla. The musical centers around Wednesday Addams, who brings her "normal" boyfriend, Lucas, and his...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on April 13, the councilmembers approved the second reading of the proposed amendment to Ordinance 363, which would add “churches” as an allowable use in the Light Industrial District...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette ACGC Instrumental Music Director Kyra Babcock has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition. This round of voting is currently open until May 7 at 9 p.m. If she wins, Babcock has committed to...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the April 27 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, Becky Peterson spoke on behalf of Main Street Guthrie Center. “The Main Street Challenge grant was the $50,000 that Main Street Guthrie Center was awarded for...

Special to the Times Vedette A number of Guthrie County residents and family members once again attended the Drake Relays, which took place April 22-25.  Kip Janvrin, a Panora native and an American former decathlete, is now on the track staff at Kansas State. He was...

By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette April 22 was Earth Day. To celebrate, members of the Women for Panora’s Future met and gathered a dozen bags of trash on Highway 4 headed north of Panora. Ruth Rowedder and other members of Women for Panora’s Future clean both sides...

By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette  Each year, the Panora Lions Club offers the community an opportunity to demonstrate patriotism through its Holiday Flags program. Registering for this program allows Panora Lions club members to place a flag on your property on five...

By the ACGC FFA Chapter | Special to the Times Vedette Among the 42 ACGC FFA members who attended the State FFA Leadership Conference from April 19-21, several students showcased their talents in ways beyond competition. Two members represented the chapter in the...

By the ACGC FFA Chapter | Special to the Times Vedette Members of the ACGC FFA Chapter had a strong showing at the Iowa State FFA Leadership Conference, bringing home multiple top finishes, gold ratings and state-level honors. Leading the way was Rylee Robson, who...

Trust from Des Moines woman supports libraries, senior centers and local programs statewide, including Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library in Guthrie Center. By Gracie Kayko | Special to the Times Vedette When the time comes to draft a revocable trust, most clients want...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on April 22 at 2:10 a.m. on Yellow Avenue. Hunter Ray Kress, 16, of Guthrie Center was driving a 2022 Case Magnum Tractor north on Yellow Avenue when the...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. on Highway 4. Reid Thomas Huntley, 21, of Panora was driving a 2019 Chevy Silverado K2500 pickup south on Highway 4 when he...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on April 26 at 8:10 p.m. on Highway 141. Blake Ryan Heckman, 17, of Panora was driving a 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude between Victory Avenue and Herndon...

Special to the Times Vedette On April 24, a total of 10 players participated. Chet Vaughan got a 16; Clint Malbon got a 17; Dave Richter got one 16, one 17 and one 18. On April 27, a total of 11 players participated. Dennis Betts got two 16s; Wayne Nickel got a 16 and...