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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall, a freewill donation breakfast will be held to raise funds for the Guthrie County Swim Club. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, as well as coffee,...

Special to the Times Vedette An Alumni Tea was held on the afternoon of May 23 at the Casey Community Building with more than a dozen in attendance. Photos courtesy of Jeff Smith

Special to the Times Vedette Mr. Osbahr’s class at Panorama High School built a giant Adirondack chair for Panorama Days. Art students Bella Kelly and Hadley Fitch had been working on painting the details. The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a special...

Special to the Times Vedette Central College recognized 251 graduates during Commencement 2026 on May 16 in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus. Eli Kading of Casey (50048), graduated with major(s) in Accounting and Business Management and minors in Economics....

Special to the Times Vedette Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or...

Special to the Times Vedette On May 27, a total of 10 players participated. Dennis Betts got a 17, and Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On May 13, ACGC High School held Baccalaureate and 2026 awards night. The following students received awards/scholarships. Local Scholarships and Awards Bernie Saggau Award - Carter Richter Governor’s Scholar Award - Caydence Boals Wayne...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette With RABGRAI’s July 20 visit to Guthrie Center nearing, the community is welcoming citizens to help. The Guthrie Center RAGBRAI website (www.guthriecenterragbrai.com) is the best place to see any opportunities and/or updates. According to...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on May 24 at 9:10 p.m. Olivia Mabel Orth, 24, of Ankeny, was driving ga 2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT southbound on Highway 25 near the intersection of 250th...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a single-vehicle accident occurring May 25 at 11:10 p.m. on 150thStreet. Nathaniel Lee Spencer, 18, of Yale, was driving a 2005 Lincoln LS eastbound on 150th Street near Highway 4 and was...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on May 20 at 5:02 p.m. on Highway 4. Riley Jaxon Branson Ruth, 17, of Panora, was driving a 2012 Mazda 3 I and rear-ended a 2022 Jeep Compass driven by...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Students at ACGC high school recently performed the play, “The Addams Family.” Director Kelsey Dinkla praised the hard work of the students throughout the production.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 26 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the matter of County County Attorney Dana Minteer’s resignation was discussed. County Auditor Dani Fink shared what she learned in Iowa code about the timing of the...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The annual Memorial Day services and Avenue of Flags was held on Monday, May 25 at Veterans Auditorium in Panora. Lynn Zajicek was the master of ceremonies, and Deb Rockwell and Deb Moylan were hostesses. Members of the Iowa National...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie Center ceremony to honor Memorial Day was well attended. Band Director Kyra Babcock and the ACGC band played music for the event. Veterans from various branches of the military shared remarks and appreciation for all who have...