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Feb 19, 2026 | Yester Years

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 25, 2016

VAN HOUTEN VICTORY. Panorama’s Tyler Van Houten (right) tries to escape Caleb Gunderson from Sioux Central in a 145-pound match on Feb. 18. Van Houten won by a third-period pin.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 22, 2006

FLAPJACK MASTERS. After several years in charge of pancakes for the annual Guthrie Center FFA appreciation breakfast, Chris Simmons, left, and Austin Willms Wednesday morning displayed their pancake flipping prowess before passing on their spatulas.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 21, 1996

JUST WISHING. Michael Dent, Panora, casts a wishful glance at mini toys and tractors displayed by Gary Gilbert of Stuart. A large crowd was on hand for the Panora Lions Club-sponsored Farm Tractor and Toy Show Saturday. Booth space was at a premium.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Feb. 20, 1986

COMPUTER JARGON. Kass Duis, Panora-Linden, adult education coordinator and instructor of a data processing class, reviews a computer program with George and Beverly Ohm of Yale. Nearly 90 persons are enrolled in adult education classes being held this semester. Duis said 14 were in data processing, 22 in slimnastics/aerobics, seven in finance, 12 in quilting, 22 in ballroom dancing, and 12 in stenciling.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Feb. 25, 1976

FROSTY? The 8-inch snow that blanketed the area over the weekend began melting nearly as fast as it fell. Here, a snowman of Joy Hasbrouck’s is about to lose out to the 50-degree temperatures.

Guthrie County Supervisors hold budget workshop for upcoming year

Feb 17, 2026 | Sports

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Feb. 17. No citizens addressed the supervisors during the Public Comments portion of the meeting.

County Treasurer Brenda Campbell provided a departmental update and semi-annual report.

The supervisors held a budget workshop discussion. Anticipated funds balances and expected revenues versus expenses were noted.

Supervisor Maggie Armstrong pointed out that the county’s new website has been in use for a year now. She noted that the Board of Supervisors’ meeting schedule and agendas are publicly posted on the website, and she suggested that other departments that hold public meetings could post their calendars on the county website before meetings as well.

“It gives an opportunity as we constantly talk about wanting to be more transparent to the public,” Armstrong said. She said she will contact all department heads with this request.

The supervisors meet regularly on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person at the courthouse or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#

Schwartz and Wagner win district championships, qualify for state

Feb 17, 2026 | Sports

Panorama’s Blake Schwartz (165) and Austin Wagner (144) won District 7 championships, qualifying them for the state championship. Photo courtesy of Panorama wrestling

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama wrestling team competed at the IHSA 1A District 7 tournament at Ogden on Saturday, Feb. 14. Two Panthers won their weight classes and punched their tickets to the state tournament in Des Moines: Blake Schwartz (165) and Austin Wagner (144). Schwartz won his first-place match over Hunter Newman of Manson Northwest Webster by decision, 12-6. Wagner secured his win over Preston Gayken of West Hancock, Britt by fall. Blake Holman (third) was the other Panther to place at the competition, nearly qualifying, placing third.

The state tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and goes through the weekend at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines. The Class 1A first round begins on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m.

Panorama first round matchups:

  • Wagner (144) vs. Kendrin VanBeek (West Sioux, Hawarden)
  • Schwartz (165) first round bye, will face winner of Brayden Yates (Emmetsburg) vs. Blake Ewing (Moravia)
Photos by Betty Cooper
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Panther boys fall in 2A-7 first round to West Central Valley, 70-54

Feb 17, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys basketball team lost its 2A-7 first round playoff game at West Central Valley (13-10) on Monday, Feb. 16. The Panthers flirted with an upset, leading at the end of the first quarter, 20-14. WCV fought back, taking a 29-28 lead at halftime. The Wildcats slowly but surely added to their lead in the second half, ending the season for the Panthers.

Photos by Betty Cooper
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Panorama girls travel to ACGC for Region 2 first round

Feb 17, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls basketball team (7-14) faces ACGC (17-4) away from home tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 17 in the Class 2A Region 2 first round playoffs. The Chargers have won the last two matchups against Panorama this season, 45-35 and 43-11. If the Panthers want to pull off the first-round upset, they will have to slow down Camdyn Richter, who leads the team in points at 16.6 and averages six rebounds. Her teammate Stella Largent has been a double-double machine, averaging 11.6 points and 9.5 rebounds.