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Stephens put down roots with Thyme to Grow
Natalie Stephens of Guthrie Center has had a lifelong love of baking and gardening. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, March 2026 Natalie and Dave Stephens of Guthrie Center are relatively new to town, but the area has grown on them. “We moved here...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, March 31, 2016 THERE IT IS! Dave Arganbright gives a little help to grandson Hank Harney during Saturday's Easter egg hunt in Panora. ___________________________________________ 20 years ago From the...
Happy birthday to you!
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette We have started a new weekly feature each Friday in the Times Vedette, as we will add the birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections, email...
PAWS captures state championship with dominant performance
Special to the Times Vedette The Perry Area Winter Swim Team (PAWS) made waves this season, showing dedication, teamwork and spirit, according to head coach Dana Stein. “From practices to meets, every swimmer brought his or her best effort and defined the team’s...
Holy Week services
Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter are coming up soon. Here is a listing of some services in the area. To add yours, email rich@gctimesnews.com Saturday, March 28 Palm Sunday and Passion of the Lord service, 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 216 All Saints...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Legion Bingo March 28 American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold Saturday bingo March 28 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 209 State St. A freewill donation dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m....
Beidelman marks 50 years in Legion
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At a recent meeting of the Panora American Legion (Post 372), Dave Beidelman was honored for reaching the 50-year milestone as a Legion member.
Attorney General Brenna Bird visits daycare center in Guthrie County
Special to the Times Vedette On Friday, March 20, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited Panorama Daycare Center in Panora. Attorney General Bird toured the facility alongside owner and director Christine Litwiller, who discussed the process of purchasing and...
Chamber of commerce encourages you to vote for new Panora town slogan
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce is seeking input on a new town slogan for the community. The top six slogans so far are: “Come for the view, stay for the people.” “Small town, smooth water.” “Where the hills begin.” “Come for the fun, stay...
Candidates for June Primary posted
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The web page of the Guthrie County Auditor/Commissioner of Elections has posted the names of candidates who filed for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election. The following candidates have filed nomination papers with the County Auditor to...
Cribbage results from March 25
Special to the Times Vedette On March 25, Wayne Nickel got three 16s; Bruce Bailey got 17, 17 and a 20; Dennis Betts got a 20 and a 17; Allen Pierce and Robert Klever got a 16; Dick Ellis got two 17s; and Sandy Rumelhart ended up with a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage...
Farmers markets coming soon
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The farmers market season is quickly approaching. Here are the events set to open this spring. Stuart’s farmers market opens on Wednesday, May 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the city park. Panora’s farmers market will open Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m....
Lake Panorama Fin and Feather Banquet May 9
By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette The 2026 Lake Panorama Fin and Feather fundraising banquet will be Saturday, May 9, the same day as the LPA annual meeting. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner...
Lake Panorama road embargo ends March 30
Special to the Times Vedette The five-ton vehicle weight limit on Lake Panorama roads that began Monday, March 9 will end Monday, March 30.
Still time to donate candy for Panora Easter at the Square celebration
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce is currently collecting individually wrapped candy and goodies to help fill approximately 3,000 eggs for this year’s Panora Easter at the Square celebration on Saturday, April 4. Activities will begin inside...
WSO Home Tour features 5 locations
By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) annual fundraising home tour for 2026 is Friday, June 5. Five Lake Panorama homes will be featured, with three on the west side of the lake and two on the east side. Tickets are $30 and include...
Good Friday morning to you!
For many of us, a good night’s sleep isn’t as easy to come by as it was when we were younger. Back then, if I slept late, my kind father would just smile at me and say, “You must have needed it.” At this point, I would like to formally announce: I still need it. I’m...
Pate named ACGC High School principal
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie Center School Board announced the appointment of Rhys Pate as the new 9-12 principal at ACGC High School. Pate currently serves as a math teacher at Valley Southwoods in the West Des Moines Community School District and brings...
Lisa Sherwood
1981-2026 Lisa Sherwood, 44, passed away on March 20, 2026, at Panora Specialty Care following a year-long battle with cancer. Lisa was born on May 29, 1981, in Des Moines to Jay and Francine Sherwood. She was raised on a farm west of Guthrie Center, and she graduated...
