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County Health Services will be holding Back To School Health Fairs with physicals/immunizations, dental screenings, haircuts and resource navigation along with free backpacks while supplies last. Free food will be offered, as well as heart and brain inflatables. The remaining events will be held as follows:
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Following are the Iowa State Fair Livestock and Horticulture results from Guthrie County.
Download PDF of results HERE.
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The Panora Linden class of 1975 celebrated its 50-year reunion recently. Pictured are, back row: Jerry Gallatin, Gary Smith, Janet (Barks) O’brien, Tom Glade, Tom Ferree, Nancy (Bennink) Lemke and Greg Arganbright. Second row: Sharyl (Ulrich) Traylor, Melanie (Hotle) Eckert, Karla (Hansen) VanWinkle and Ilene (Adair) Olson. Front row: Dave Arganbright. Attended but not pictured: Bruce Parker and Gloria (Shelley) Keltner.
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Panorama Days 2025 will be remembered as a record-breaking year for Panora’s beloved summer festival with the largest-ever turnout for both the 5K Run/Walk and the Kids Fishing Derby. Crowds filled the streets for the parade, enjoyed live music, and cheered on community favorites like the Chicken Drop, Bass Fishing Tournament, Bags Tournament, and more.
“This year was a shining example of small-town pride,” Chamber Coordinator Erica Matthies said. “From sunrise events to late-night music, the community showed up in full force to celebrate, participate and make memories together.”
The chamber is asking the community to help shape future celebrations, whether you attended Panorama Days 2025 or not. Every completed survey will be entered into a drawing for Chamber Bucks, which are redeemable at participating local businesses.
Surveys must be completed by Aug. 31 to be eligible for the drawing. Include your name and email. Fill out survey here.
The Chamber recognized JoAnn Johnson as the 2025 citizen of the year, honoring her dedicated service and lasting contributions to the Panora community.
Next year, Panora marks 175 years since its founding, and the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
“Panorama Days 2026 (July 31 – Aug. 2) will be our most memorable festival yet,” Matthies said. “We are planning expanded events, historical tributes and special highlights to honor our past while celebrating our future.”
Activities Director Bruce Dahlhauser addresses the school board about a proposed Activities Handbook.
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Panorama School Board on Aug. 18, Maggie Armstrong, speaking on behalf of the Panorama Yes committee, addressed the board and submitted the petition that was circulated to get signatures in favor of the bond issue. She said there are 311 signatures of registered voters.
Board member Mark Cates thanked Armstrong and the other committee members for their work in getting facts to the voters. The board approved the resolution ordering an election on the issuance of $19.6 million in General Obligation school bonds for the planned project.
Superintendent Kasey Huebner asked the board to consider approving the purchase of two used school buses from the Wayne Community School District for $75,000 total. He said the two buses would be used for activities, and that the buses are a good deal at the price. Huebner said Panorama generally uses newer buses on regular routes and assigns older buses to activities. He added that the purchase, if approved, would be contingent on Panorama staff visually inspecting the buses before purchase.
“Our route fleet is in really good condition,” Huebner said.
The board members unanimously approved the purchase as described by Huebner.
The board members unanimously approved the purchase of a new auditorium lighting console at a cost of $10,546.
The board held a first reading and discussion of the proposed Activities Handbook. Activities Director Bruse Dahlhauser talked about the handbook. He summarized some areas in which the proposed handbook clarifies issue that were previously vague. The board approved the first reading.
No one spoke during the Public Forum portion of the meeting. The board’s next regular meeting is set for Sept. 8. The public is welcome.
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Guthrie County Hospital announced a $50,000 donation from Rose Acre Farms to support the upgrade of its existing helipad, an asset in providing timely emergency medical care to the region.
“We are deeply grateful to Rose Acre Farms for this substantial contribution,” Guthrie County Hospital CEO Chris Stipe said. “This donation will go a long way in ensuring our hospital is equipped for the most efficient and effective emergency response possible.”
The new helipad project is part of Guthrie County Hospital’s ongoing efforts to improve access to life-saving care. The upgrade will include updated lighting, enhanced structural components and improved access pathways for emergency personnel and equipment.
The hospital hopes to break ground on the new helipad before winter of this year.