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Guthrie County Supervisors approve plan for P28 road improvement
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Sept. 30 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern shared his recommendations for the P28 Road project between Panora and Stuart. Sebern explained that he suggests widening the road from...
Casey steaks hit the spot
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Saturday, Sept. 26, an enticing scent of grilling brought many to the Casey Community Building as members of the Casey Fire Department held their steak fry and raffle fundraiser. Available meals included steak or grilled hot dogs with...
Local authors share at Jamaica Library
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Sept. 25 at the Jamaica Public Library, seven local authors each shared excerpts from their books. A total of approximately 25 people attended. The authors and their books included Susan Smith (“Susan’s Kitchen”), Janice Harbaugh (“A...
Great weather for harvest
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Recent weather has been ideal for harvesting crops in the area with dry conditions and light breezes. Motorists are reminded to be alert for clouds of dust caused by farm machinery and to drive defensively as farm vehicles work to feed...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Sept. 29, 2025
Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through...
David W. Turner
1951-2025 David Walter Turner, 74, of Panora, son of Forrest and Barbara (Alexander) Turner, was born March 18, 1951, in Des Moines. He passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Panora Specialty Care in Panora. David graduated from Panora-Linden High School in 1969...
Dodge truck hits deer on Talon Avenue
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Sept. 26 at 6:52 a.m. on Talon Avenue. Jamie Lynn Long, 37, of Menlo, was driving a 2019 Dodge 1500 Laramie truck and collided with a deer, causing...
Traverse collides with parked Chevy truck in Menlo
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a multiple-vehicle accident occurring on Sept. 26 at 6:10 p.m. on Second Street in Menlo. Leonard Henry Sudbrock, 74, of Menlo was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ westbound on Second...
Autumn meals and events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This time of year, there are many seasonal events happening (pumpkin patches, church suppers, hayrides, etc.). Below are some upcoming events in or near Guthrie County. Bob Dylan Tribute in Greenfield Oct. 3 Chrome Horse, the Bob Dylan...
Cribbage results from Sept. 26
Special to the Times Vedette On Sept. 26, a total of eight players participated. Dave Richter, Kathy Feilmier and Debbie Kiefer all got a 16; Bill Sheeder and Clint Malbon each got a 17. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400...
Mahaffey elected as student senate treasurer at Central College
Special to the Times Vedette Central College Student Senate announces the executive officers for the 2025-26 academic year. Bailey Acton of Winterset serves as senate leader. She is a member of the Class of 2027, majoring in biology. Mya Ehresman of Huxley continues...
Congregate meal menus for October 2025
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Sept. 22-28, 2025
9-22-25 3:25 a.m. Bayard Fire and YJB Fire responded to a report of a grain bin fire in rural Bayard 8:05 a.m. Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputies responded to a request for lift assistance in Guthrie Center 9:48 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette Banned Books Week is Oct. 5-11 this year, and the theme is “Censorship Is So 1984…Read for your Rights.” Banned Books week is noted for bringing together the national book community in the shared support of American’s...
Such a fine sight to see
Take it easy. That phrase became common in the 1970s with the Eagles hit song of the same name. Jackson Browne co-wrote the lyrics in 1972 with Glenn Frey and put Winslow, Arizona, on the map. But what exactly does it mean to “take it easy”? Lionel Ritchie told us he...
Minivan hits deer on Wagon Road
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Sept. 20 at 7:46 p.m. on Wagon Road. Teresa Louise Trent, 65, of Redding, California, was driving a 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE minivan southbound on...
Malibu strikes multiple deer on Highway 141
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a car vs. multiple deer accident occurring on Sept. 20 at 8:09 p.m. on Highway 141. Steven Daniel Muntz, 64, of Norwalk, was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on Highway 141 and...
Cribbage results from Sept. 24
Special to the Times Vedette On Sept. 24, Dennis Betts had a 16; Dave Kaking, Lela Schwartz and Rhonda Titus each got a 20; and Chet Vaughan had a 17, 16 and a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays...
Panorama football faces I-35 tonight, to be showcased on KCCI
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama’s next game is at Interstate 35 (2-2) on Friday, Sept. 26. The series is tied 3-3 between the teams since 2014. I-35 won the last two with the most recent being 47-0. Panorama will hope to quell I-35’s Jace Maxwell, who...
