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Panora baker turns cookies into edible works of art
Amity Halling combines baking talent, artistic creativity and food-printing technology to craft custom cookies that look almost too good to eat — but taste just as good as they look. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, July 2026 Amity Halling of Panora has discovered an art...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 4, 2016 ARGANBRIGHTS VISIT VOLCANO. Mark Arganbright and Grace Arganbright, members of the Panorama Spanish Club, visit Poas Volcano during a trip to Costa Rica in June....
What your T-shirts say about you
You can tell a lot about people just by looking at their T-shirts. Seriously. Take a mental inventory of the shirts you've collected over the years. They tell your story better than most autobiographies. This wasn't true with my father or grandfathers. The only...
Panora Public Library August events
Special to the Times Vedette Wednesday, Aug. 5. “Wax to Crayons” presented by ISU Extension Guthrie County for children ages 6-11 years, 2-3 p.m. See how crayons are made and enjoy a colorful crayon melt activity. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, Aug. 6. “Road...
Arber reports to Supervisors that animal bites are down 50%
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 4 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Health Services Director Jotham Arber provided a departmental update. Overall, reporting on the recently completed fiscal year, he said it had been “a pretty good...
Trucks collide: Ram strikes parked GMC
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Aug. 1 at 1:47 p.m. on Horn Avenue. Terry Palkki was reversing his 2017 Ram truck before striking the front end of a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, legally parked...
Subaru vs. deer accident on Highway 25
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Todd Thorn reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on July 31 at 6:30 a.m. on Highway 25. Micah Earl Minto, 42, of Fontanelle, was driving a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek northbound on the highway and struck a deer...
The joy of pupusas
Dina Martinez turns a beloved Salvadoran tradition into a meal that nourishes neighbors while supporting her church. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, July 2026 Dina Martinez of Jamaica enjoys cooking, and one of her specialties is a food that many Iowans may have never...
New offerings at Panora Library
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panora Public Library Director Molly Allen recently shared details on a few new options available through the library. Iowa Adventure Pass Local cardholders of the Panora Library (those with a home address zip code of 50216 or 50277)...
Randol named Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Andrew Randol was chosen to receive recognition as the 2026 Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year. He is the chief executive officer and general manager of Panora Fiber, where he has been employed for more than 30 years. This...
Moylans are Babe Ruth World Series qualifiers
Special to the Times Vedette Connor Moylan, grandson of Pat and Deb Moylan, and Shaun Moylan, their son and one of the coaches, just qualified for the 2026 Babe Ruth World series 14 year old division. The Babe Ruth World Series will be played in Eagle Pass, Texas. The...
A testament to Lewis Underwood
As a young, 23-year-old South Carolina man who was the son of an American Revolutionary War patriot, young Lewis Underwood probably felt duty-bound when it again became necessary for our young country to defend its liberty against England during the War of 1812....
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Cops and Kids Badge Bowl postponed to September NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Aug. 8 but has been postponed until September. When the date and time are determined that information will be published. Panorama High School’s...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — July 27 – Aug. 2, 2026
7-27-26 4:12 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call at Lake Diamondhead 6:46 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 7:14 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard 8:30 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 9:02 a.m. Guthrie County...
Roger Harold Tallman
1936-2026 Roger Harold Tallman was called home to his Lord on July 31, 2026, in Guthrie Center. The son of Harold Claude and Lois Marie (Harwood) Tallman, Roger was born on the family farm north of Guthrie Center, on Jan. 17, 1936. Roger spent his childhood on a farm...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Aug. 3
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...
Panorama Days cribbage tournament results
Special to the Times Vedette Forty contestants took part in the 2026 Panorama Days Cribbage Tournament with each entry fee of $5 being donated to support the Panorama Days festivities. Bill Eby and Stine Seed Company sponsored the event, providing $100 in prize money,...
Carr and Ganske win inaugural Panorama Days Pickleball Tournament
Special to the Times Vedette The first-ever Panorama Days Pickleball Tournament was held Sunday. The results were as follows: 1st Place: Peg Carr and Jay Ganske (Big Bro/Lil Sis) 2nd Place: Team JP (Jake and Paula) 3rd Place: Team Alex Hamilton (Alex and Lenny)...
Panorama Days shows that community spirit always finds a way
Panorama Days wrapped up this past weekend, and what a ride it was. The festivities got off to a soggy start Friday evening as rain and wind crashed the party. Fortunately, Erica Matthies and the Panorama Days planning committee were ready. They made Pivot No. 1,...
