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So much more than just books

Jun 2, 2026 | MJB LIBRARY NEWS

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Youth who participated in Creation Corner on Wednesday, May 26 made felt flower bouquets.

The Summer Reading Program had a successful kick-off on June 1. Young readers were treated to the chance to enjoy the story walk as well as to engage in jump rope and hula hoop activities. When they finished, the young readers were treated to a trail mix bar where they assembled a tasty trail mix with their choice of ingredients.

Upcoming SRP events include LEGO Mania day at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. On Thursday, June 4, Farm Bureau is presenting a program entitled “Pollinators around Us.” On Friday morning, the Pre School Story Hour at 10 a.m. features the theme of bees for their books and crafts.

At 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8, Science Heroes will present a highly interactive program for all ages that will explore ways to use STEM to make our world a better place. Witness the water cycle in action with the “Cloud in a Bottle.” Discover Bernoulli’s Principle as they inflate the “Air-mazing Airbag” with a single breath. Experience the power of air pressure and energy with the “Floating Eye.” Test and observe Newton’s laws of motion with the “Balloon Rocket Racer.” Create chemical reactions with a pressure-powered “Foam Volcano.” Experiment with force, gravity and surface area in the “Big Block Drop.” Science Heroes is free and suitable for youth of all ages.

Guthrie Center ISU Extension Office will be presenting “Flower Talk” at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, in the Taylor Meeting Room. On Thursday, June 11, Anne Riordan from Guthrie County DNR will lead a workshop at 1 p.m.

Friends of the Library are reminded that their meeting will be at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Topics of discussion include the Friends-sponsored golf tournament and the planning for the Friends RAGBRAI activities.

Our next craft event will be Creation Stations on Monday, June 15 beginning at 4 p.m.

The Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course. The Four-Person Scramble Par 3 Challenge will begin with registration at 8 a.m. with the shotgun start at 9 a.m. Teams may begin signing up right away. The cost is $60 per player ($240 per team), which includes cart and lunch.  To become a $100 sponsor, contact the MJB Library at (641) 747-8110. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the MJB Library.

Craft and Connect will continue through the summer on each Monday, from 4-6 p.m. Between the Covers afternoon book club will meet on Tuesday, June 9, to discuss “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick.

Upcoming events in the area

Jun 2, 2026 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Dinosaur in the Library June 4

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.

Stuart Farmers Market June 3

The Stuart Farmers Market will be 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at the Stuart city park.

Thursdays at Jamaica Library

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.

Home Tour features lake locations June 5

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.

Free summer reading program in Panora

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:

  • June 5: Gardening
  • June 12: Honeybees
  • June 19: Chickens and eggs
  • June 26: Fun on the farm

Panora Farmers Market June 6

The Panora farmers market will be 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6, at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora. 

Panora and Guthrie Center citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20.

ACGC tractor ride June 13

A tractor ride will begin at ACGC Junior High School (3384 Indigo Ave., Adair) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. The event is sponsored by the ACGC FFA chapter. Lunch will be provided during the ride.

Tori’s Angels breakfast June 14

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.

Adair Chuckwagon Days June 19-20

This year’s Chuckwagon Days will include many familiar happenings and a few new events. Scheduled events include kids’ games, a BBQ, baseball, a bake sale, a bags tournament, foam party, pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, parade, tractor show, sand volleyball, pickleball tournament, bingo, carnival games, scavenger hunt, fire truck rides, and a street dance.

One new event this year is Chicken Poop Bingo, which is set to begin at 1 p.m. on June 20. The Adair city park, 406 Audubon St., is the hub for Chuckwagon Days. For details on all events, see the Facebook page of Chuckwagon Days 2026.

Bacoon Ride through Guthrie County June 20

The annual Bacoon Ride will happen on Saturday, June 20. Bicyclists will begin and end the 71-mile loop at Waukee. This year’s route will follow the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) and will come through Redfield, Linden, Panora, Yale, Herndon and Jamaica before returning to Waukee. Each stop will include bacon-themed foods and/or beverages. To register, visit www.iowabicyclecoalition.org and click on Events.

Heroes and Hot Dogs June 20 in Guthrie Center

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.

Bayard Fun Day June 20

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.

Midwest Partnership golf outing June 26

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.

ACGC Booster golf tourney June 26

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.

Golf tourney for Guthrie Center Library June 27

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.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.   

Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — May 25-31, 2026

Jun 2, 2026 | Guthrie County Sheriff's Report

5-25-26

  • 9:25 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a warrant check in Guthrie Center 
  • 11:46 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 
  • 12:34 p.m. Panora Ambulance and Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a car vs. pedestrian in Panora
  • 12:51 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to an iPhone crash detection notification at Lake Diamondhead
  • 3:54 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted with finding a juvenile in Guthrie Center 
  • 4:02 p.m. Panora Police responded to a report of vandalism 
  • 4:14 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Casey Fire responded to an iPhone crash notification in rural Casey 
  • 5:27 p.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up in rural Menlo 
  • 6:12 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a family situation in Bagley 
  • 6:12 p.m. Stuart Police assisted with a child custody exchange 
  • 9:43 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare check in rural Panora 
  • 9:54 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 
  • 9:57 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a semi blocking the roadway 
  • 10:34 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Bayard 
  • 11:08 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a single vehicle accident in rural Yale 

 

5-26-26

  • 12:28 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a motorist on Highway 141
  • 1:51 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare check in Menlo 
  • 10:07 a.m. Panora Police assisted a motorist
  • 11:18 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a pedestrian in Guthrie Center 
  • 12:47 p.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up 
  • 2:09 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at Lake Panorama 
  • 4:34 p.m. Stuart Ambulance, Police and Fire responded to a medical call in Stuart 
  • 6:10 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy followed up on an investigation in rural Linden
  • 6:18 p.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Casey 
  • 7:49 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted with the helicopter landing in Guthrie Center 
  • 8:16 p.m. Stuart Police assisted Adair County attempting to locate an individual 
  • 8:20 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers at Lake Diamondhead 
  • 8:52 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare check in rural Guthrie Center 
  • 9:55 p.m. Panora Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident 

 

5-27-26

  • 5:29 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center 
  • 6:04 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a vehicle in the ditch in rural Coon Rapids 
  • 7:47 a.m. Panora Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of an assault 
  • 9:27 a.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up 
  • 9:29 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Mercy 
  • 9:49 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart
  • 10:39 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a domestic situation 
  • 11:12 a.m. Guthrie County Deputies assisted an individual in Guthrie Center
  • 11:47 a.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up
  • 11:48 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bagley
  • 12:08 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a welfare check in rural Guthrie Center
  • 12:28 p.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation
  • 12:30 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a trespass complaint
  • 12:41 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Yale 
  • 2:20 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Yale
  • 4:36 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a parking complaint 
  • 4:45 p.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart 
  • 4:49 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center 
  • 5:06 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard 
  • 5:26 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 
  • 5:37 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a case follow-up in Panora 
  • 5:54 p.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Mercy 
  • 6:37 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a domestic situation 
  • 7:28 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy performed a warrant check in Guthrie Center 
  • 10:04 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported one male to Guthrie County Jail 

 

5-28-26

  • 5:54 a.m. Stuart Fire and Ambulance and Menlo Fire responded to an accident on I-80
  • 9:21 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
  • 11:30 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
  • 12:53 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a two-vehicle accident 
  • 1:01 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a call at McDonald’s
  • 3:02 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora
  • 3:18 p.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Stuart
  • 3:20 p.m. Stuart Police Officers responded to a robbery at Subway in Stuart
  • 4:25 p.m. Panora Police responded to a parking complaint
  • 4:45 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call at Panora Specialty Care
  • 5:26 p.m. Panora Ambulance Unit Two responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
  • 5:27 p.m. Panora Police responded to a report of a sick raccoon in a yard on Southeast Fifth Street
  • 6:28 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy transported a prisoner from the Polk County Jail to the Guthrie County Jail
  • 6:49 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a suspicious activity call on Northeast Second Street
  • 7:13 p.m. Guthrie County Sheriff assisted Perry Police
  • 9:33 p.m. Stuart Police responded to an open 911 call on South Division Street
  • 11:38 p.m. Panora Police assisted a motorist with a flat tire 

 

5-29-26

  • 2:07 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 
  • 3:54 a.m. Panora Police provided a death notification 
  • 9:46 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a disturbance in Guthrie Center 
  • 11:36 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Guthrie Center 
  • 11:55 a.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation
  • 1:10 p.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation
  • 4:57 p.m. Stuart Police assisted with a civil standby by 
  • 5 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora 
  • 8:33 p.m. Panora Police responded to a report of harassment 
  • 10:23 p.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist on I-80

 

5-30-26

  • 9:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers in Yale
  • 10:42 a.m. Panora Police responded to a report of a hit and run 
  • 10:49 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers at Lake Diamondhead 
  • 11:44 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist on Highway 141
  • 4:06 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Jamaica 
  • 4:10 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a dog bite in rural Panora 
  • 5:56 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a two-vehicle accident 
  • 8:28 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a parking complaint in rural Guthrie Center 
  • 9:25 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a complaint 
  • 10:41 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a noise complaint in Guthrie Center 
  • 11 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint in Guthrie Center 
  • 11:26 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a noise complaint in Guthrie Center 

 

5-31-26

  • 10:19 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Redfield 
  • 10:44 a.m. Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center
  • 12:45 p.m. Stuart Police responded to an animal complaint 
  • 1:59 p.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call at Lake Diamondhead 
  • 4 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a suspicious person 
  • 4:14 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a complaint 
  • 7:15 p.m. Stuart Police performed a welfare check 
  • 7:49 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on I-80
  • 9:23 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center 
  • 11:04 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Bagley
  • 11:53 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle  

Lonna May Nauman

Jun 2, 2026 | Obituaries

1955-2026

Lonna May Nauman, 71, of Panora, Iowa, passed away suddenly on May 28, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Irv and Marilyn Gerlich.

Lonna graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines and earned her business degree from the American Institute of Business in 1975. She began her career with the State of Iowa as a court reporter in February 1975 and served in this role for 42 years, working in courthouses across Iowa until her retirement in 2017. She was the youngest court reporter in her profession when she began and the longest-serving when she retired.

She married Kevin Nauman in 1979, and their son, Wyatt, was born in 1986. Lonna and Kevin shared a deep partnership, spending their time together outdoors, in their garden, and at Lake Rathbun, where they found joy in fishing and the quiet mornings and evenings they cherished. Over the years, their home was filled with the love of their dogs. At the time of her passing, Nellie and Suzy Creamcheese were her pride and joy. They brought comfort and companionship to Lonna and her family.

Lonna was known for her presence and devotion to family. She was a loving mother to Wyatt and a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews. She attended countless sports events, always offering encouragement and support to those she loved.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin Nauman; her son, Wyatt Nauman; her siblings, Jay (Karen) Gerlich and Jule (Ted) Reynolds; and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irv and Marilyn “Molly” Gerlich, and her sisters, Laura Lee Gerlich and Lynn Thornberry.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Twigg Funeral Home in Panora. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Graveside urn burial will follow at Brethren Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the following charities: 

A mini RAGBRAI before the big one

Jun 2, 2026 | News

A biker stops to refuel at the Panora square.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Exactly seven weeks before the full RAGBRAI bike ride will roll through Guthrie County, the RAGBRAI organization held a “test run” with a few dozen bicyclists riding the exact course and daily schedule that will soon be ridden by thousands. The test run allows the RAGBRAI organization — and the towns — to see if any last-minute tweaks are needed before mid-July.

The riders pedaled into Guthrie Center on Monday and met with local organizers. On Tuesday morning, the riders pedaled to Panora before moving on to Yale and on their way to Boone by the afternoon.

A rider speaks with Panora Police Chief Matt Reising.

Riders visit while stopped in Panora.