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Spradling, Williams are low scratch winners
Special to the Times Vedette On June 30, a total of 51 women participated. In the A Group, Emily Spradling was the low scratch winner with 32. The second low scratch winner was Carla Fitzgerald with 35. The HDCP winners were Carla Fitzgerald, Tami Kuta and Emily...
Koenigsberg, Smith shoot 2 over par for low honors
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 35 golfers participated in the Tuesday night men's league on June 30 at Lake Panorama West Golf Gourse.Kevin Koenigsberg and Ryan Smith shot 2 over par 29 for low honors. Curtis Twigg was closest to the pin and only needed 13...
LaVerne Jensen
1942-2026 LaVerne Jensen, age 84 of Panora, and a former Audubon resident, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Audubon, with Rev....
Bobby Bonilla Day, Lebron on the move, World Cup madness
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Bobby Bonilla Day Those of you who know what Bobby Bonilla Day is already know what I am writing about. Those who don’t are in for a treat. Bobby Bonilla, former MLB player from 1986 to 2001, had a solid career. He hit .279, made six...
Pheasant nesting success is expected to be similar to 2025
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Pheasant hunters take note — Iowa’s pheasant population is forecast to be similar to last year, when the state’s pheasant population reached a 20-year high. That forecast is based on a model using 50 years of weather data...
Have a great time, be considerate of others when using fireworks
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources As much as we love fireworks, drifting smoke can cause breathing problems for some. Whether attending a display or celebrating in your backyard, sensitive populations are advised to take precautions. “First, if your family...
Panorama swept in doubleheader vs. I-35, travel to Woodward-Granger for substate tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama baseball team (3-19) kept things close but was ultimately swept at Interstate-35 (23-9) on Tuesday, June 30. Panorama had one hit in game one via Jaxon Vogel. The Panthers used three pitchers, Mason Meinecke, Vogel and...
Panthers drop both games against No. 2 I-35, 16-4 and 9-0
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama softball team (9-17) lost both games in its doubleheader against No. 2 I-35 (23-7) on Tuesday, June 30. Hits in game one were by Lexi Galvan, Andrea Knode, Bridgete White and Peyton Walker. Walker, White and Knode had...
Chargers fall in No. 5 Van Meter doubleheader 17-1, 12-0, host Coon Rapids-Bayard tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC softball team (5-20) was swept at No. 5 Van Meter (26-6) on Tuesday, June 30. ACGC lost the first game, 17-1, and the follow-up, 12-0. The lone RBI for the Chargers was from Karli Kautzky. Caydence Boals went 2/3 with two...
ACGC splits doubleheader with Van Meter, has doubleheader at IKM-Manning tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC baseball team (9-14) split its away doubleheader against Van Meter (18-12) on Tuesday, June 30. ACGC rallied late in game one for the win, while Van Meter did so in game two. Game one, 6-5 W ACGC scored four runs to start the...
Cooling off!
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette What better place is there to cool off on a hot summer day than the swimming pool? Many area residents took advantage of the opportunity while temperatures reached the 90s.
Royal Neighbors group donates bench
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The local Royal Neighbors of America group (Guthrie County Chapter 7072) recently donated a bench that was installed outside the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center. The group does much more than some may realize. The chapter has been involved...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 7, 2016 TEAMWORK ON DISPLAY. Panorama basketball team members working at the bathtub races (from left) are Morgan Johnk, Hope Wilderman, Devyn Kemble, Nicole Rolfes and Makenna Woodvine....
The sounds of RAGBRAI
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During RAGBRAI’s visit to Guthrie Center on July 20, plenty of entertainment options will be available. For those who enjoy live music, the schedule is shown below. Downtown Guthrie Center Four bands are booked to entertain in downtown...
The volume wars are officially over
“If it is too loud, you are too old.” That line has been shouted by more than a few rock musicians over the years, and I have seen it splashed across plenty of black concert T-shirts. It is most often credited to the Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent. Well, Ted,...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Celebrate at Shootout Saloon, July 3 The Shootout Saloon (3571 310th St. in Dexter) welcomes everyone to start the holiday weekend with drink specials, live music and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Yale Celebration, July 3 and 4 As usual, Yale is...
Cribbage results from July 1
Special to the Times Vedette On July 1, a total of 16 players participated. Allen Pierce, Dennis Betts and Robert Klever each got two 16s; Dave Richter got an 18; Wayne Nichel got a 17 and a 20; and Dave Kading got a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally...
Happy birthday to you!
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Each Friday in the Times Vedette, we share birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections, email rich@gctimesnews.com. Birthdays July 3: Joe Wells,...
Adair Room celebrates a rich past
Unique items from more than 150 years By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, June 2026 Small-town pride runs deep in this part of the country. Annie Brincks of Adair oversees a collection of items that reflects that pride in the town where she lives and works....
