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Practice makes portraits
Jessica Kendic of rural Adair brings pencil drawings to life. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 One definition of talent is making something difficult look easy. That description fits Jessica Kendic of rural Adair and the art she creates. She explained...
The penny’s last spin
“Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you will have good luck.” Unless, of course, you find one jammed inside your washing machine. There is nothing lucky about that. I recently discovered a 2019 penny — or what was left of one — wedged deep in a crevice of our...
Congregate meal menus for August 2026
Pink Dandelion blooms in downtown Guthrie Center
Custom seamstress Lill Delin turns a lifelong passion into a storefront, offering alterations, custom sewing and colorful creations while stitching together community one customer at a time. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 Lill Delin of Guthrie Center...
Hundreds of RAGBRAI riders can’t be wrong!
Special to the Times Vedette Last Monday, I had the best job ever; I worked in the library while RAGBRAI was in town. Why was a 13-hour shift with 100-200 people in the library most of the day my favorite day at work? It was a great day because it showcased all that...
State Auditor Sand releases report on Guthrie County
Special to the Times Vedette Auditor of State Rob Sand today released an audit report on Guthrie County, which noted that the County’s revenues totaled $22,279,795 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a 2.6% increase. He also noted that expenses for County operations for...
Panorama Days kicks off Friday
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to celebrate Panorama Days Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2, at locations throughout Panora and Lake Panorama. This year’s theme, “A Panoramic View of 175 Years:...
Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year to be announced Friday night
Special to the Times Vedette One of the traditions of Panorama Days will occur on a new day and time this year. The Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year will be announced this Friday, July 31, at 7:45 p.m. on the Main Stage in Panora. In past years, the...
Guthrie Center City Council told residential noise complaint case was settled out of court
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 27 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the councilmembers heard the status on the complaints regarding the property at 907 Grand St. Repeated noise complaints had been received regarding the property. A...
Car vs. cow accident on Highway 25
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a car vs. cow accident occurring on July 18 at 8:40 p.m. on Highway 25 south of Guthrie Center. Taylor Irene Holmes, 33, of West Des Moines, was driving a 2015 Ford Edge southbound on...
Dennis Leon Cain
1940-2026 Dennis Leon Cain, 85, son of Emmett and Bertha (Bean) Cain, was born Aug. 19, 1940, in Jefferson. He passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at his home west of Bagley. He grew up west of Bagley on one of the Cain family farms. He graduated from Bagley High...
Crandall, Meinecke earn All-Conference; Meinecke named All-District Honorable Mention
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Two Panorama baseball players earned honors at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Brayden Meinecke was named Honorable Mention for both the West Central Activities Conference and Class 2A Southwest All-District team. Cruz Crandall was...
Crawford competes in Iowa Shrine Bowl
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC’s star running back Joe Crawford represented the Black and Gold at the 54th annual Iowa Shrine Bowl as part of the South team. The All-Star game was hosted on July 25 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, with the North team...
Boals and Kautzky named WCAC Honorable Mention
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Two ACGC softball players earned individual honors from the West Central Activities Conference for their performances in 2026. Caydence Boals and Kailee Kautzky were both named Honorable Mention.
Thomas Skram named Second-Team All-District; Thomas, Will Skram and Dorsey earn WCAC honors
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC baseball team secured individual honors at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Thomas Skram was named to the Class 1A Central District Second-Team as an outfielder. Thomas Skram was also named to the West Central Activities...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panorama Days returns July 31 through Aug. 2 The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate Panorama Days 2026 from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. This year's celebration features several additions, including...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of July 27
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...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — July 20-26, 2026
7-20-26 6 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff and Deputies, Panora Ambulance, Adair Ambulance, and Stuart Rescue and State Patrol worked all day with RAGBRAI until approximately midnight 4:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies responded to a complaint in rural Guthrie Center 6:30...
Cribbage results from July 24 and July 27
Special to the Times Vedette On July 24, a total of 12 players participated. Bill Sheeder, Dick Ellis and Robert Klever each got a 16; Lela Schwartz got two 16s; Dennis Betts got a 16 and a 17; Kathy Feilmeir got a 17, and Rhonda Titus won with an 18. On July 27, a...
