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Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Extended shopping hours To allow holiday shoppers the chance at those last-minute purchases, the following businesses are extending hours as shown: Strawberry Patch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tractor Supply Company, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Paint your own...
Cribbage results from Dec. 17
Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 17, a total of eight players participated. Wayne Nickel, Dave Kading and Dick Ellis each got a 16, Sandy Rumelhart got a 21, and Robert Klever ended up with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Dec. 24, 2015 IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS... IN PANORA! A lighted display adds cheer to downtown Panora. ________________________________ 20 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie Center...
Heartfelt gratefulness
Most of you have likely completed all of your Christmas shopping by now. Since there are only a few more days till Christmas, that’s a good thing. Hopefully, you were able to purchase products and services from the many local merchants in the area. That effort truly...
Guthrie County Supervisors discuss size and makeup of EMS advisory council
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held regarding how to create an EMS advisory council, as the county investigates the feasibility of designating EMS as an essential service. Panora EMS...
Panther boys lose to West Central Valley, 61-37
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys basketball team (0-5) early-season skid continued with a loss to West Central Valley (3-1) on Friday, Dec. 12. Cruz Crandall led the Panthers in scoring with 12 points and in assists with three. Brayden Galvan and...
Panorama girls secure win over West Central Valley, 44-36
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls basketball team (1-4) won its first game of the season over conference opponent at West Central Valley (1-4) on Friday, Dec. 12. Morgan Crees’ solid performance helped the Panthers win. She led the team in scoring...
Panther boys compete at Dan Christensen Invitational
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys wrestling team earned several placements at the Dan Christensen Invitational in Central Decatur on Friday, Dec. 12. There were 16 other teams at the meet. Austin Wagner (150) earned the top place for Panorama. Wagner...
Recker wins title, Walker earns second at Saydel Invitational
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls wrestling team competed at the 2025 Saydel Girls Invitational on Friday, Dec. 12. Three Panthers wrestled at the meet. Gracie Recker (155) won her weight class, defeating Glorious Fridley of Southeast Warren in the...
Chargers fall to AHSTW, 60-48
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC boys basketball (1-4) lost at AHSTW (1-3) on Monday, Dec. 12. ACGC led, 26-23, heading into half time. AHSTW regained a one-point lead, 39-38, heading into the fourth quarter. ACGC struggled, getting outscored 21-10 in the...
ACGC boys pick up win against Ogden, 63-50
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys basketball team (1-3) secured its first win of the season at home on Friday, Dec. 12, against Ogden (1-4). ACGC led by one point, 30-29, heading into half time. The Chargers extended their lead to five points heading...
Chargers host quadrangular tonight, travel to Panorama on Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys wrestling team hosts a quadrangular meet tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 16. ACGC will hit the mats against Pleasantville, Central Decatur and Earlham. Then, on Thursday, Dec. 18, the boys make the short trip to Panorama to face...
Cline takes championship at Riverside Invitational
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys wrestling team competed at the Riverside Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 13. Ryder Cline (150) left the meet as champion, defeating Wade Hawkins of Logan-Magnolia in the first-place match. The next closest to a...
No. 8 Chargers defeat AHSTW 64-32
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (6-0) continued its undefeated streak to start the season at AHSTW (3-3) on Monday, Dec. 15. ACGC led going into the half, 29-15. The Chargers scored 24 points in the third quarter to give them an...
No. 8 ACGC blows out Ogden, 68-17
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (5-0) handily defeated Ogden (0-6) at home on Friday, Dec. 12. ACGC had 28 steals thanks to its hounding defense that helped the team hold the Bulldogs to just 17 points. Camdyn Richter with 14 and...
Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike at Springbrook State Park
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers will meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff. “First Day Hikes have become a tradition for Iowans to experience...
Adair-Casey School Board discusses financial projections
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 15 meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board, Superintendent Josh Rasmussen shared data on the Comprehensive Financial Projection Model for the next five years. One area noted was the Unspent Authority Balance (UAB), which...
Holiday season church services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Many local churches are holding special services for Advent, Christmas and New Year’s. Below is a partial listing. Additional services or updates can be sent to rich@gctimesnews.com. Wednesday, Dec. 17 Advent services at 7 p.m. on...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Dec. 8-14, 2025
12-8-25 12:06 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Stuart 1 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled vehicle in rural Stuart 7:47 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a pedestrian in Guthrie Center 9:15 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff and Deputy...
