By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Due to a light agenda, the May 26 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council was canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council is set for June 8 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall, a freewill donation breakfast will be held to raise funds for the Guthrie County Swim Club. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, as well as coffee, milk or juice.
Welcoming crew from the 2025 swim team breakfast.
Helpers of all ages put on the breakfast last year.
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An Alumni Tea was held on the afternoon of May 23 at the Casey Community Building with more than a dozen in attendance.
Jeff Smith, Kathy Smith, Myrna Bassett Whetstone, Wayne Jensen and Leland Acker
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Mr. Osbahr’s class at Panorama High School built a giant Adirondack chair for Panorama Days. Art students Bella Kelly and Hadley Fitch had been working on painting the details.
The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration for this community Adirondack Chair Project on Monday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at the Panora Town Square.
This chamber leaders say this project is an example of what can happen when a community comes together with creativity, generosity and teamwork. From donated materials to student craftsmanship and artistic talent, this chair represents community pride, collaboration and the spirit of Panora.
The chamber extends a special thank you to Lake Lumber for providing materials; Panorama Community Schools shop teacher and students for their craftsmanship and construction; and Panorama Community Schools art teacher and students for bringing the project to life with creativity and design
The chamber leadership says they are excited to officially showcase the chair and celebrate the many people who helped make the project possible. They say the chair will serve as a fun and welcoming photo opportunity for both the community and visitors alike.
The chair’s temporary home will be at the town square through RAGBRAI and Panorama Days 2026 before moving to its permanent home along the bike trail.
Art students Bella Kelly and Hadley Fitch work on the painting details. Principal Thad Stanley says this one fits just right. Superintendent Kasey Huebner tests out the Adirondack chair. Bella Kelly puts on the finishing touches. Bella Kelly and Hadley Fitch display their work.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
From 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31 at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall, a freewill donation breakfast will be held to raise funds for the Guthrie County Swim Club. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice.
At 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 4 at the Panora Community Center, there will be a program for kids titled, “A Dinosaur is Loose in the Library.” Kids can dig for fossils, hatch dinosaur eggs, win prizes, and meet the author of the book that the program is based on.
From 4-5 p.m. every Thursday in June, the Jamaica Library is hosting “library summer camp” for kids of all ages. The free events include crafts, games, an obstacle course, tie dye, smores, hot dogs, free ice cream from Tojo’s, prizes and snacks. More details can be seen on the Jamaica Library Facebook page.
The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) 2026 fundraising home tour 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 the tour and lunch at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort, 5071 Clover Ridge Road. Tickets will be available beginning May 1 and can be reserved by calling or texting Toni Wright at 641-757-0886 or Sue Merryman at 641-751-5956. There will be a maximum of 260 tickets available, which organizers expect to sell out quickly.
The Stuart Farmers Market will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Stuart city park.
The Panora Library is holding a free summer reading program with special events at 10 a.m. on each Friday in June at the Panora Community Center. There will be stories, crafts and activities. The themes for the Fridays are:
The Panora farmers market will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6, at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora.
Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20.
The annual fundraiser breakfast and silent auction for Tori’s Angels will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the Panora Community Center, 115 West Main St. in Panora. The meal includes bacon, eggs, pancakes, Mickey Mouse pancakes, and beverages; all for a freewill donation. The silent auction runs 8 a.m. to noon.
The Guthrie Center Fire Department will host an event called “Heroes and Hot Dogs” from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Mitchell Park. There will be hot dogs and refreshments, bounce houses, demonstrations by members of the fire department, and the opportunity for youngsters to meet local firefighters. To help raise funds for the fire department, sponsorships for the event are still available. If interested, contact any member of the fire crew.
A fundraiser “Fun Day” in Bayard will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 to benefit the summer meal program. There will be kids’ games, a freewill donation meal, bingo and a silent auction.
Save the date of Friday, June 26 for the 31st annual Midwest Partnership golf outing. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National course. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, there will be a contest for the “best dressed team” in patriotic attire. Visit www.midwestpartnership.com for more details.
On Friday, June 26, the ACGC Booster Club golf tournament will be held at Guthrie Center Golf Course. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with tee-off set for 10 a.m.
The fourth annual Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library golf tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course (2604 State St.). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start will kick off the tourney at 9 a.m. The tourney format is a 4-person scramble. Cost is $60 per person, which include cart and lunch. To sign up, go to https://www.guthriecenter.lib.ia.us/golf-tournament-fundraiser. Anyone interested in becoming a $100 sponsor may call the library at 641-747-8110.
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