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‘Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey’ on stage this week
By Chuck Offenburger | Special to the Times Vedette The story of the “Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey” comes to new life this week in Jefferson as the students of the Greene County Community Schools present a 90-minute stage play about the Civil War service of 32...
Six Panthers earn All-District honors
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama football had six players earn All-District honors. Cruz Crandall was named First Team Punter and Cole Carstens was named First-Team Offensive Line. Four Panthers earned Second Team nominations: Devonne Bell for Utility...
Carroll places 4th at state qualifier, advances to state meet on Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Carroll swimming team, which co-ops with Panorama, represented by Malia Jacobsen and Izzy Stein, placed fourth at the Johnston State Qualifying meet on Saturday, Nov. 7. Carroll scored 271 points. Johnston won the meet with 512...
ACGC football featured prominently on All-District awards, Stringer named Defensive MVP
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC football team in total received 17 All-District honors. One MVP, eight First-Team players, six Second-Team players and two Honorable Mentions. Linebacker Lane Stringer was named Defensive MVP and First Team Defense. First...
Auditor reports a 25% increase in absentee votes to supervisors
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Nov. 10 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Auditor Dani Fink reported on the Nov. 3 election. “I wanted to give you some numbers from absentee voting between the 2022 election and the 2026 general election,”...
‘Mamma Mia!’ performed by Panorama Drama Department
Photos by Carli Keith | Times Vedette The Panorama Drama Department presented its fall musical, “Mamma Mia!,” Nov. 6, Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 in the Panorama High School Auditorium in Panora. “Mamma Mia!” is a feel-good jukebox musical written by Catherine Johnson and built...
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 Todd Thorn reported on the department’s activity in the city in recent months. Council members asked about any trends or...
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...
