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Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 4, 2016 GOLFING FOR A CURE. Participants in the 2016 LPN Rally for a Cure are shown before the start of the nine-hole, best-ball tournament. _________________________________ 20 years ago From the...
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 or updates, email rich@gctimesnews.com. Birthdays Aug. 14:...
Hansen has low score of 28
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 32 players participated in the Tuesday night men’s league on Aug. 11 at Lake Panorama West Golf Course. Chip Hansen had the low score of 1 over par 28. Lyle Hansen needed only 14 putts. Tim Ganske was closest to the pin. Mike...
Klinge is low scratch winner with a 32
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 11, a total of 43 women participated in the Panorama West Women’s Golf League. In the A Group, Kathy Klinge was the low scratch winner with a 32. The second low scratch winners were Emily Spradling and Sharon Wedemeyer with a 33....
Football history is hiding in this spreadsheet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Thanks to research by Quinn Douglass, a local radio broadcaster for KQWC Radio and friend of mine, I now have access to historical football records for all of the teams within the West Central Activities Conference. Check it out HERE....
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Dog Day at the pool Friday, Aug. 14 is the final day of the season at the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center. That evening, from 6-9 p.m., dogs will be allowed in the pool. Dogs must have all vaccinations current, and must be on a leash when...
Sunshine Club meets Aug. 12
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, seven Sunshine Club members met at the home of Chari Heldenbrand for an 11 a.m. meeting and luncheon. Sandy called the meeting to order with the roll call being, “What is the furthest you have travelled from...
Panorama honored as FAFSA Focused School
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 10 meeting of the Panorama School Board, it was announced that Panorama has been recognized as a FAFSA Focused School of Excellence for meeting or exceeding a 70% FAFSA completion rate. The Iowa Department of Education...
Cribbage results from Aug. 12
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 12, a total of 14 players participated. Dave Richter got a 16; Robert Klever got a 16 and a 20; Dave Kading got a 21; Sue Mozingo got a 16 and a 20; and Lela Schwartz won with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally...
A new welcome into Panora
Photo by Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette The welcome sign on the west side of Panora on Highway 44 received a major upgrade on Thursday with a new design. This was a long-awaited project spearheaded by the Panora Chamber of Commerce and is part of a multi-sign effort...
P.E.O. holds 44th annual style show
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette On Aug. 12, the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) held its 44th annual Style Show at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort. The event was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch hosted by The Captain’s Pick....
2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen candidates announced
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette Candidates for the 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen contest were announced on the Guthrie County Fair Queen Facebook page on Aug. 10. The candidates are Maci Bauer (Panorama), Ruanne Brinker (Panorama), Laurin Davis (ACGC), Jamie...
10 Squared Women presents second quarter donation of $15,000 to Country View Estates
Special to the Times Vedette The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County held its 2026 second quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 26, at Cafe on the Hill in Guthrie Center with four new members this quarter. The group heard presentations from Guthrie County Community...
Some things are better left unexplained
There are some things in life I simply do not understand, despite numerous attempts to figure them out. Maybe I have not tried enough. Maybe I do not care enough. Or, more likely, my brain has decided it has reached its storage limit and is no longer accepting...
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...
