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Wesley Charles Joynes
1950-2026 Wes, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, with his family by his side. He was a loving, caring and generous man who strived for perfection in all that he did. He was strong-willed...
Supervisors vote to keep 55 mph limit on Redwood Avenue and 200th Street
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 11, the supervisors held discussion about the Lake Panorama Association request for speed limit review on county roads 200th Street and Redwood Avenue. Supervisor Maggie...
Explorer vs. deer on Highway 44
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Aug. 8 at 11:23 p.m. on Highway 44. Bobbi Jo Wolfe, 48, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2016 Ford Explorer westbound on the highway near Willow...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette As summer starts to bid us farewell, the MJB Library is here to help you squeeze the last drops of sunny fun before school hits/ If you are 18 or older and live in Guthrie Center, don’t miss out on the Iowa Adventure Pass,...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Aug. 3-9, 2026
8-3-26 5:28 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff responded to a complaint in rural Coon Rapids 8:01 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff responded to a driving complaint on Highway 44 9:48 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Menlo 12:02 p.m. Stuart Police...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Aug. 10
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...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Superhero Health Fair Aug. 11 Panorama High School will be the site of a “superhero health fair” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. There will be inflatables and other fun activities for kids, along with free school supplies and the...
Cribbage results from Aug. 6 and Aug. 10
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 6, a total of eight players participated. Dave Coffman got a 16; Dick Ellis got a 17; Allen Pierce got a 17 and a 20; Kathy Feilmeier got a 16 and a 21. On Aug. 10, a total of 10 players participated. Chet Vaughan got an 18 and a...
Guthrie Center City Council approves replacement of doors at fire hall
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Aug. 10, Cory Campbell provided an annual update regarding the fire department and its facilities. He showed photos of portions of the fire hall in need of repair or...
Panora City Council addresses nuisance/pollinator plot
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Panora City Council met in regular session on Aug. 10 with all members present. The council returned to the matter of the nuisance notice sent to David Hardisty regarding his property at 410 East Market St. Hardisty addressed the...
Panora-Linden class of 1971 holds reunion
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora-Linden Class of 1971 held its 55-year class reunion at The Owl’s Nest in Panora on Saturday, Aug. 1 during Panorama Days. Front row, Yolanda Barker Keeran, Liz Funk Eastman, Linda Laidley Dahl, Connie Adair Bates and Sherri...
Teeter. Totter. Forgive. Repeat.
Most of us spent plenty of time on a teeter-totter growing up, learning about balance, timing and force. I am still learning. A little more teeter and a little less totter. Or maybe it is a little more totter and a little less teeter. Honestly, at my age, I am just...
Dunlop is low scratch winner with a 29
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 4, a total of 37 women participated in the Panorama West Women’s Golf League. In the A Group, Ai Dunlop was the low scratch winner with a 29. The second low scratch winner was Sharon Wedemeyer with a 36. The HDCP winner was Ai...
Panorama Days 5K Run/Walk has record participation
Special to the Times Vedette The Panorama Days 5K Run/Walk was held Saturday and started at 8 a.m. AA timing (Brett Carney) was added this year, which provided fast results once runners crossed the finish line. Organizer Sue Bump said they had 119 runners this year,...
Taking shape
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette After months of teardown, the Guthrie County Hospital’s expansion project has entered the new construction phase. Crews have been busy installing beams for the new facilities, which can now be seen.
The Chicken Drop!
Special to the Times Vedette The Chicken Drop was a popular event at this year’s Panorama Days. Players picked a square, and the chicken would “choose” the winner. This year, three boards were used to spread out the fun. Squares were purchased for $10 each, and a...
Panorama Days chainsaw creations
Special to the Times Vedette One of the highlights of Panorama Days was watching amazing chainsaw creations come to life, one cut at a time. A talented chainsaw wood carver amazed many throughout the weekend. His efforts were sponsored by Hellman Skidworks, John...
The good old days
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette We are in a dead zone for major league sports at the moment. The NFL hasn’t quite started although preseason games will be happening soon. The MLB is just past its All-Star break and trade deadline with a ways to go before the...
Guthrie County Assessor says YouTube video on property tax rules is inaccurate
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Guthrie County Assessor Nikki Carrick issued a notice concerning a YouTube video claiming that Congress has changed property tax rules for homeowners born in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. She notes that this claim is false and does not...
