By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13

Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Lunch and learn with CIRAS May 14

Midwest Partnership is hosting an educational lunchtime event on Thursday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pioneers Pub and Grub in Casey. CIRAS Strategic Advisor Jason Armstong will provide ideas to help businesses grow, improve operations and develop leaders. There is no cost to attend, but attendees buy their own lunch. To register, go to https://form.jotform.com/260974635831061

Hunter Education Field Day May 28

On May 28, a Hunter Education Field Day class will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at Panorama High School. Those signing up for the Field Day must have first completed the entire online Hunter Education course and must bring a printed course completion certificate. Start here and choose Option 2: Online Course + Field Day:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-do/hunting-trapping/hunter-education-safety

If questions, call 515-454-0892 or email: Donise@raisedatfulldraw.com

WSO Home Tour features lake locations

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.

Plan ahead for citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20 with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24.

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.

Midwest Partnership golf outing June 26

Save the date of Friday, June 26 for the 31^st annual Midwest Partnership golf outing. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National course. More details and registration information will be shared in the coming weeks.

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 is a four-person scramble format. 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.   

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.

Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days. Dinner tickets are $50 each, or $25 for children 12 and younger. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.

Blood drive May 11 in Casey

Lifeserve Blood Center is holding a mobile blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at the Casey Community Center (104 West Sherman St.). To further encourage donations, Colleen Conrad will give each donor at the event a $10 gift card to Pioneers Pub and Grub. To schedule a donation time, go to www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13

Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.

Hunter Education Field Day May 28

On May 28, a Hunter Education Field Day class will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at Panorama High School. Those signing up for the Field Day must have first completed the entire online Hunter Education course and must bring a printed course completion certificate. Start here and choose Option 2: Online Course + Field Day:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-do/hunting-trapping/hunter-education-safety

If questions, call 515-454-0892 or email: Donise@raisedatfulldraw.com

WSO Home Tour features lake locations

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.

Plan ahead for citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20 with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24.

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.

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 is a 4-person scramble format. 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.   

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Lace Painting at Jamaica May 7

The Jamaica Public Library invites everyone to a free event from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. Attendees will create lace paintings, which could be a unique Mother’s Day gift.

Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.

Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days. Dinner tickets are $50 each, or $25 for children 12 and younger. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.

Blood drive May 11 in Casey

Lifeserve Blood Center is holding a mobile blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at the Casey Community Center (104 West Sherman St.). To further encourage donations, Colleen Conrad will give each donor at the event a $10 gift card to Pioneers Pub & Grub. To schedule a donation time, go to www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13

Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.

WSO Home Tour features lake locations

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.

Plan ahead for citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20 with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24.

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.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.   

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Historical Village opens for the season May 1

The Guthrie County Historical Village (206 West South St., Panora) will open for the season (through Oct. 15) this Friday. Cost of admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 6-17 years of age. Children younger than 6 are admitted for free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 1-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays. The GCHV also serves as the site of the 2026 Panora farmers market on every other Saturday morning, beginning June 6.

Pasta dinner and more May 1 in Panora

A pasta dinner will be offered 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Panora Community Center. The freewill donation event will raise funds to help send the Stark’s Performance Horses team to the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bingo will be played 5-7 p.m., and there will also be a bake sale.

Shred your documents free this Saturday

On Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, paper and documents can be brought to the Panora Library for free shredding.

Lace Painting at Jamaica May 7

The Jamaica Public Library invites everyone to a free event from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. Attendees will create beautiful lace paintings (which could be a unique Mother’s Day gift).

Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.

Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days. Dinner tickets are $50 each, or $25 for children 12 and younger. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.

Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13

Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.

WSO Home Tour features lake locations

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.

Plan ahead for citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20 with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24.

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.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Historical Village opens for the season May 1

The Guthrie County Historical Village (206 West South St., Panora) will open for the season (through Oct. 15) this Friday. Cost of admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 6-17 years of age. Children younger than 6 are admitted for free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 1-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and holidays. The GCHV also serves as the site of the 2026 Panora farmers market on every other Saturday morning, beginning June 6.

Pasta dinner and more May 1 in Panora

A pasta dinner will be offered 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Panora Community Center. The freewill donation event will raise funds to help send the Stark’s Performance Horses team to the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bingo will be played 5-7 p.m., and there will also be a bake sale.

Shred your documents free this Saturday

On Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, paper and documents can be brought to the Panora Library for free shredding.

Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.

Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days. Dinner tickets are $50 each, or $25 for children 12 and younger. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.

Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13

Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.

WSO Home Tour features lake locations

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.

Plan ahead for citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20, with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24

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.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com. 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Panora Spring Boutique April 25

The seventh annual Spring Boutique will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vets/Community Center on the Panora square. A variety of vendors and crafters are expected.

Bagley Breakfast April 26

The pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Bagley Firefighters will be held on Sunday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bagley Fire Station. The freewill donation meal will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice.

Freshmen Fundraiser April 27 at Café on the Hill

The ACGC class of 2029 will hold a fundraiser meal at Café on the Hill in Guthrie Center from 4:30-7 p.m. For $12, enjoy either a hot beef sundae and brownie or a pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, green beans and brownie. Proceeds will help fund the class of 2029’s junior prom and senior trip.

Pasta dinner and more May 1 in Panora

A pasta dinner will be offered 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Panora Community Center. The freewill donation event will raise funds to help send the Stark’s Performance Horses team to the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bingo will be played 5-7 p.m. and there will also be a bake sale.

Mothers’ Day Tea at Art on State May 9

On Saturday, May 9, Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) will host its annual Mothers’ Day Tea, beginning at 2 p.m. For $20 per person, attendees will enjoy refreshments, storytelling and music. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 641-332-2267.

Fin and Feather Banquet May 9

Lake Panorama Fin and Feather banquet will be Saturday, May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner plus silent and live auctions will follow at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome. Funds raised are used to stock fish in Lake Panorama. The group also helps improve fish habitat and sponsors an annual fishing derby for children during Panorama Days.

Dinner tickets are $50 each, or $25 for children 12 and younger. Another option is to join the Big Skipper Club for $150. This covers two dinner tickets, Big Skipper raffle ticket and an annual family membership. The cost of an annual family membership is $50. Supporters can mail a check or register online with a credit card or PayPal at the group’s website.

Law Enforcement Appreciation event May 13

Guthrie Center Chaplains will host an appreciation event honoring all local law enforcement staff (including police, sheriff, deputies and state troopers) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at the Freedom Rock on the western edge of Guthrie Center (across Highway 44 from the fairgrounds). Everyone is welcome to attend.

WSO Home Tour features lake locations

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.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.