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‘Mamma Mia!’ performed by Panorama Drama Department
Water main break at Lake Panorama results in water boil advisory
Special to the Times Vedette The Lake Panorama Association notified its members Monday evening about a water main break near Lean To Point. The notice stated that, due to the size and massive water loss, a water boil advisory was being issued. The notice also stated...
Panora City Council appoints Gliem to fill vacancy
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Nov. 9, the council appointed Shane Gliem to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Roger Dorr. After taking the oath of office, Gliem immediately sat to participate in the...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Holiday Showcase set for Nov. 12-14 The Panora and Guthrie Center Holiday Showcase event that was originally scheduled for Nov. 5-7 has been postponed by one week. The event will now be held Nov. 12-14. No-cost...
Sheriff reports on city activities to Guthrie Center City Council, inquires about cameras
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Nov. 9, Sheriff Matt Harmann and Chief Deputy Thorn reported on the department’s activity in the city in recent months. Council members asked about any trends or increasing...
Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Nov. 9
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...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette Actor John Goodman once said, “When I was young, we couldn't afford much. But, my library card was my key to the world.” I think John Goodman speaks for many of us who grew up using the library. So for those who cannot...
Veterans breakfast held at The Captain’s Pick
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A freewill donation pancake breakfast was held Saturday morning at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama to honor military service members and raise funds for local veteran organizations.
Deer on the move
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The rut is on. Deer-mating season is in full swing, as shown by this doe and buck spotted recently near The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama. A large buck was staying close to a doe, despite her indifference. Motorists are wise to be...
Sievers celebrates victory with family at watch party
Special to the Times Vedette Heather Sievers, daughter of Lynn and Dave Brietbach and daughter-in-law of Karen and Jim Sievers, won her campaign for Iowa Representative for Iowa House District 40 (Altoona) with 54% of the votes. Sievers defeated Republican incumbent...
Guthrie Center American Legion to hold Chili and Oyster Stew Dinner Nov. 11
Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie Center American Legion Chili and Oyster Stew Dinner will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 507 State St. in Guthrie Center. Use the ramp between Guthrie Center Family Medicine and Guthrie...
Lincoln collides with deer on Highway 25
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Nov. 3 at 7:41 p.m. on Highway 25. Danyer Yordan Valiente Naranjo, 31, of Fort Dodge, was driving a 2020 Lincoln Navigator northbound on Highway 25 and...
Deer times two
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Sheriff Matt Harmann reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Nov. 6 at 5:39 p.m. on Highway 44. Erica Jolene Matthies, 43, of Panora, was driving a 2016 Honda Odyssey EXL eastbound on Highway 44 and struck a deer from...
Hit and run on White Pole Road
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a hit and run accident occurring on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. on White Pole Road. Hauwa Navule, 44, of West Des Moines, was driving a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe westbound on White Pole Road just...
Buick collides with deer on Highway 44
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Nov. 3 at 7:53 a.m. on Highway 44. Cheryl Lynn Jensen, 63, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2002 Buick RDV eastbound and struck a deer in the roadway,...
Driver swerves to miss dog, puts truck in ditch
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on Nov. 8 at 6:06 p.m. on White Pole Road. Chad Walter Osler, 43, of Redfield, was driving a 2018 Ford F150 Supercrew eastbound on White Pole Road...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Nov. 2-8, 2026
11-2-26 8:31 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident in rural Bayard 8:45 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Jamaica 9:05 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted an individual in Guthrie Center 9:25 a.m. Guthrie...
Cribbage results from Nov. 6 and Nov. 9
Special to the Times Vedette On Nov. 6, a total of 13 players participated. Robert Klever got a two 16s and a 17; Clint Malbon and Dave Coffman each got a 17; and Dave Richter got a 21. On Nov. 9, a total of eight players participated. Sue Mozingo was the only one who...
Too old for one generation, too young for another
I’m not a Baby Boomer. And I don’t consider myself part of Generation X, either. I guess I fall somewhere in the middle, and that’s just fine with me. I have never felt the need to belong to a generation with a name. Generalizing just isn’t my thing. After all, I have...











