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Dahlhauser quiets Western Iowa Conference move for Panorama

Jun 20, 2025 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama activities director Bruce Dahlhauser responded to a Times Vedette inquiry on a recent report saying the school had been invited to join the Western Iowa Conference.

“We love being part of the WCAC and don’t see ourselves heading in a different direction. That said, anytime we get an invite, we think it’s important to take a look and make sure we’re doing what’s best for our students and our community and giving everyone the best shot at success. We have until Aug. 1 to provide our reply,” Dahlhauser said.

This comes at a time of uncertainty for the West Central Activities Conference. Des Moines Christian recently accepted a move to the Little Hawkeye Conference. Van Meter was extended an invite to the same conference but declined in January. Woodward-Granger was just accepted into the Heart of Iowa conference. ACGC and West Central Valley also received invites to the Western Iowa Conference.

Panora Garden Club holds Lake Panorama Boat Tour

Jun 20, 2025 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette 

The Panora Garden Club held its annual Lake Panorama Boat Tour on Wednesday, June 18 shortly after rainstorms hit the area. As the clouds departed, the weather cooperated for a beautiful evening tour on the lake.  A total of 13 pontoons provided transportation for the 130 registered participants. 

 

History of the club

The Panora Garden Club began as The Political Equality Club on May 5, 1893. The goal was to raise awareness and gain voting rights for women. In 1898, the women donated their own books and solicited additional books to establish a library for Panora. Voting rights were achieved Oct. 21, 1919, so the club reorganized and became The Panora Women’s Club.

In September 1925, The Panora Garden Club was formed as a department of The Panora Women’s Club. The group reported each month as part of the regular minutes. The Garden Club continued as a department of The Panora Women’s Club but eventually gained equal status. The Women’s Club disbanded in 1998, and the Garden Club took root and bloomed.

Current projects

Current projects of the Panora Garden Club include planting and maintaining the bright blue pots highlighting the business areas; the new Pink Petunia Trees flanking the gazebo steps; the planters at Michael Mills Memorial Park; and the Raccoon Valley Bike Trail. The revitalization of Heritage Park on the North Edge of town along the bike trail is also underway.

Watering these areas became easier using a new cart with water tank that was purchased with donations and grants.

Current Garden Club Members

  • Kristi Adriano
  • Laurie Behrends
  • Karla Bristle
  • Paulette Chambers
  • Nancy Clawson
  • Tamara Deal
  • Bette Donahey
  • Carol Evens
  • Carolyn England
  • Sherri Faga
  • Patsy Goss
  • Mary Kay Hamilton
  • Lori Hammer
  • Paula Hansen
  • Janice Hoobin
  • Leisa Jobe
  • JoAnn Johnson
  • Pam Johnson
  • Pat Kading
  • Gayle Levis
  • Jackie Marckres
  • Becky Moore
  • Jody Muench
  • Mary Kay O’Grady
  • Connie Ridgley
  • Marcia Roenfeld
  • Ruth Rowedder
  • Linda Schmitt
  • JoAnn Smith
  • Adrianne St. Clair
  • Julie Tibbles
  • Sue Tronchetti
  • Paula Wachholtz
  • Shanell Wagler
  • Laura Warren
  • Jean Weisz
  • Susan Wendl
  • Rhoda Williams

 

Paula and Lyle Hansen

Dan Wilhelmi leads one of the groups on the Panora Garden Club boat tour.

One of the 13 pontoons that toured the lake on June 20 as part of the Panora Garden Club boat tour. A total of 130 people registered for the tour.

The Audubon group: Gary Keller, Linda Keller, Dan Lowe, Vicki Lowe, Roxanne Hansen, Marcia Huey and Gaylin Huey

Jeanne Henrichsen, Chris Madison and Linda Wendl

Jane Shepherd and Bette Donahey

Panora Farmers market is Saturday

Jun 20, 2025 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora farmers market will be held this Saturday from June 21 at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. Hours will be 9 a.m. to noon.

The ‘ice box’ and ‘ring up’

Jun 20, 2025 | Mailbag

“Shane, I have a couple closely related phrases (Turning, dialing, cranking and rolling, June 17, 2025). I am not as old with personal experience as these stories may make you think I am.

Ice box — I grew up in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton was a GM (General Motors) as well as a NCR (National Cash Register) town. My dad’s only job I remember was with Frigidaire back when GM owned them. He wasn’t a production worker but in management and worked at Morine City just on the edge of Dayton. That plant was enormous (maybe 3-4 miles long) making all kinds of Frigidaire appliances — stoves, refrigerators, air conditioning, etc. Our household was always GM-dominated with the discounts afforded employees for their products including cars. Needless to say, our wedding presents were Frigidaire. Back then, we always, and I still do today, call refrigerators “the ice box.”

Ring up — With the NCR connection, this phrase is still in my vocabulary.  I can remember the hardware stores, Five & Dime stores and the butcher all having manual cash registers that the clerk would “ring up” your purchase with the cash register that would “ring’” when they pushed down on the keys and drawer would open.” – Mike Simpson 

The real question is, what was in the ice box? – Shane

Panorama Women’s Golf League results from June 17

Jun 20, 2025 | Sports

Special to the Times Vedette

A total of 58 women played in the Panorama Women’s Golf League on June 17.  

In the A group, Coop Rickert was the low scratch winner with a 35. The second low scratch winners were Amy Block and Emily Spradling with a 36. Coop Rickert was the HDCP winner with a 23. The special event was closest to No. 2 pin on second shot, and Debbie Rockwell was the winner. Sharon Wedemeyer had the fewest putts with 14.

In the B group, Julie Rose was the low scratch winner with a 34. The second low scratch winners were Dawn Anderson and Kelli Koenigsberg with a 35. The HDCP winner was Jule Rose with a 14. The special event was The special event was closest to No. 2 pin on second shot, and Audrey Sunner was the winner. Julie Rose had the fewest putts with 15.

Karen Eby and Beth Muenzenberger each had a birdie, and Kathy Feilmeyer, Amy Ganske, Jo Ann Johnson and Marlys Metzger each had a chip-in.