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Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This time of year, fall and harvest events abound — and the holiday events are approaching, too. Below are some upcoming events in or near Guthrie County. Community Baby Shower Oct. 14 First Christian Church (105 N. Fourth St., Guthrie...
Panora City Council reviews sidewalk sale ordinance, ‘emergency only’ credit card
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Oct. 13, the council members discussed sidewalk sales by downtown storefronts in the business commercial district. City Administrator Lisa Grossman read from the current ordinance,...
Sidewalk replacement project for Guthrie Center slated for 2027
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center city council on Oct. 13, Darin Sloss (Street Department) shared the plans for many sidewalks in Guthrie Center to be replaced in 2027. He said it will be a Department of Transportation...
Iowa weekly weather summary — Week of Oct. 13
From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released today. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette The library was invaded by snakes, spiders and lizards last week, but that was part of our plan. Friday morning's story hour had a special visitor, known as the Cold-Blooded Redhead, aka Lindsay Butikofer. Butikofer, who...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Oct. 6-12, 2025
10-6-25 3:45 a.m. Stuart Police performed a welfare check and requested Stuart Fire and Stuart Rescue for the smell of gas at a residence 5:45 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Stuart 7:31 a.m. Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputies responded to...
Carolina Faye Seeley
1932-2025 Carolina Faye Seeley, daughter of Myron (Lillian Kraft) Allen, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2025, at the age of 93 in Guthrie Center, the same community where her story began on Feb. 6, 1932. Carolina's early years were spent in the nurturing...
Jean Crescentia Knobbe
1930-2025 Jean Crescentia Knobbe was born on her family’s farm on Nov. 9, 1930, to her parents, Leonard and Crescentia (Becker) Willenborg, in Templeton. She grew up on the family farm and went to school at Sacred Heart. After attending school, Jean worked alongside...
Whiterock Conservancy Slow Sunday Drive Oct. 19
Special to the Times Vedette Whiterock Conservancy’s last Slow Sunday Drive of the 2025 season is this Sunday, Oct. 19 starting at the Historic Garst Farmhouse (1390 Highway 141, Coon Rapids) at 1 p.m. This two- to three-hour ride along the scenic trails of Whiterock...
Iowa Star Party at Whiterock Conservancy on Oct. 18
Special to the Times Vedette Participants in the Iowa Star Party don't want to keep the wonders of the night sky to themselves. They are also excited about sharing them with the public. There will be free public viewing on Saturday, Oct. 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. at...
Konfrst meet and greet on Oct. 22 in Perry
Special to the Times Vedette Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst is running for the Democratic nomination for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District. Ms. Konfrst will be speaking to people at the Hotel Pattee in Perry on Wednesday evening, Oct. 22. The Dallas...
GCH now offering telehealth endocrinology services
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Hospital is expanding access to specialty care with the addition of telehealth endocrinology services, available the third Friday of every month at GCH Specialty Clinic. Endocrinology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment...
Don’t look, Ethel!
While driving to work the other day, I heard a song that some of you may remember and one that certainly made me smile — “The Streak.” Yes, the “Ethel, you get your clothes on” song. Follow the link and give it a listen, but only if you want to smile. This 1974 No. 1...
Cribbage results from Oct. 10 and Oct. 13
Special to the Times Vedette On Oct. 10, a total of eight players participated. Bill Sheeder and Allen Pierce both had two 16s for the winners of the day. On Oct. 13, a total of nine players participated. Wayne Nickel and Clint Malbon both had a 16. The Guthrie Center...
Panorama volleyball beats Nodaway Valley, DSM East, falls to Grand View Christian
The Panorama volleyball team (9-15) won two games and lost one at a quadrangular meet at Grand View Christian on Thursday, Oct. 9. Panorama defeated Des Moines East (10-15) and Nodaway Valley (10-23), and lost to Grand View Christian. Set scores were not available as...
Panther football faces Ogden tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama football team (1-5) plays tonight, Friday, Oct. 10, at Ogden (3-3). Panorama has won its last four games against Ogden but has not faced the Bulldogs since its 40-24 win in 2017. The Bulldogs appear to enjoy spreading the...
Panthers compete at Jim Klein Invite; girls place 5th, boys 11th
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys and girls cross country teams competed at the Jim Klein Invitational on Thursday, Oct. 10. In the boys race, Lynnville-Sully won the meet with 74 points. Panorama placed 11th with 248 points. Bladyn Wearmouth ran the...
No. 3 ACGC travels to AHSTW tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 3 ACGC football team (6-0) plays at AHSTW (3-3) on Friday, Oct. 10. The Vikings have won all four games between the schools, with the most recent game being played in 2017, a 36-0 win for AHSTW. ACGC will look to continue...
ACGC volleyball sweeps Ogden on senior night, 3-0; Largent records 1,000th kill
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC girls volleyball team (15-6) defeated Ogden (15-12) in straight sets at home on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Despite the sweep, each set was close. ACGC won the sets 25-20, 25-18 and 26-24. Becca Littler had a game-high 41 assists....
