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Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Dec. 15-21, 2025
12-15-25 1 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Jamaica 6:51 a.m. Chief Deputy checked on a vehicle on Highway 4 8:51 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy investigated a theft in Guthrie Center 10:49 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted with courtroom security...
Our Christmas classic returns
I first shared this story locally in the Times Vedette printed edition three years ago, and I published it last year in this digital edition. I am pleased to share it again today. Call it tradition, as that is what this story is all about. The piece was written in...
Simmons family keeps lighting tradition alive
For 30 years, Betty Simmons and her late husband, Gerald, and their son, Raymond, have shared their amazing creations at Guthrie Center’s Mitchell Park. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, December 2025 A famous quotation, attributed to anthropologist Margaret Mead,...
Firefighters take part in vehicle extrication training exercise
Courtesy of Adair Fire and Rescue The Adair Fire Department hosted a vehicle extrication training exercise on Dec 9. Professional Rescue Innovations training professionals were on site to provide up-to-date and practical hands-on training. Firefighters representing...
Panthers lose close contest with I-35, 52-51
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys basketball team (0-6) came close to ending its early-season slide at home against Interstate 35 (4-3) on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Panorama held the lead late in this game but ultimately could not hold off the I-35 comeback....
Panorama girls start win streak with victory over I-35, 55-42
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette After an 0-4 start, the Panorama girls basketball team (2-4) has now won two straight games. Panorama was down narrowly at halftime, 20-18, but amped up their play in the second half. The Panthers outscored the Roadrunners 37-22 in...
Panorama girls wrestling competes at Tiger Invite tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls wrestling team hits the mat tonight, Friday, Dec. 19 to compete in the Tiger Invite. Other teams at the tournament will be host Carroll, Pocahontas Area, Baxter, Sioux City East, East Sac County, Kuemper Catholic...
Panther boys host quadrangular for senior night
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys wrestling team hosted a quadrangular meet for its senior night on Thursday, Dec. 18. Panorama seniors honored were Conner Knapp, Nate Spencer, Syler Shaffer, Zach Hayden, Dylan Donovan, Blake Holman, Blake Schwartz,...
Charger boys battle Panorama tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys basketball team (1-4) host Panorama (0-6) on Friday, Dec. 19. The Chargers secured their first win of the season last week, while the Panthers will hope to gain their first against a WCAC opponent. ACGC won the two...
No. 8 Chargers host Panorama girls tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (6-0) will hit the hardwood against local rival and WCAC foe Panorama (2-4) tonight, Friday, Dec. 19. The series has been historically dominated by Panorama, but ACGC found the upper hand last...
ACGC wrestling wins 3 duals at Panorama quad
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys wrestling team left Panorama with three dual wins on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Chargers played spoiler to Panorama’s senior night, winning their closest dual of the night, 39-30. ACGC won the other duals against Ogden,...
Chargers win 1, lose 2 at home quadrangular
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys wrestling team competed in a home quadrangular meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16. ACGC picked up a 47-24 win over Pleasantville and lost duals to Earlham, 48-22, and Central Decatur, 51-27.
Guthrie Center School board officially names Matthewson as high school principal
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 18 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board, the board members considered a recommendation regarding Cody Matthewson, who has been serving as interim principal for the high school. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen...
Rivalry week in Guthrie County
It’s rivalry week in Guthrie County. Not only are the boys and girls basketball teams for Panorama and ACGC facing off against each other on the hardwood at ACGC tonight, but last night saw the schools’ wrestling programs hit the mats against each other, with ACGC...
Holiday lights all aglow
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Recent warm temperatures have melted most of the snow, which could put a damper on holiday cheer. But local homes are making up for it with beautiful lighting displays. This display at the home of Rick and Renee Baier at 506 Division St....
Thomas Lee Brooks
1996-2025 Thomas Lee Brooks, a man of courage and remarkable handiness, left this world on Dec. 11, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on Sept. 28, 1996, in Des Moines, Thomas grew into a person who could always be relied upon to lend a helping hand. His final moments were...
Dale Betts
1953-2025 Dale Craig Betts was born Oct. 30, 1953, in Richland, Washington, at the U.S. Military Hospital at Camp Hanford to Richard and Lois Betts. Dale was raised on a farm south of Jefferson. He attended Jefferson Community School until graduation in 1972. During...
Kirkpatrick named to Mercy College of Health Sciences President’s List
Special to the Times Vedette Brianna Kirkpatrick of Panora has been named to the President's List for the fall 2025 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a...
Holiday season church services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Many local churches are holding special services for Christmas and New Year’s. Below is a partial listing. Additional services or updates can be sent to rich@gctimesnews.com. Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. at Casey...
