10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 4, 2014

PURPLE RIBBON. Emilie Prince, a member of the Panorama FFA, shows her horse, Chip, during the Open Walk Trot class at the Guthrie County Fair Horse Show. Prince was awarded a purple ribbon in the class.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Sept. 1, 2004

4-H ROYALTY. From left are king and queen candidates Paige Johnson, Eddie Brock, Brady Langgaard, Whitney Glade, Nick Richter and Sarah Dentlinger. Not pictured, Alicia Zieser, Nicole Steckelberg, Ben Smith and Spenser Jorgensen.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 31, 1994

CHINA SHOES AND FOOTBALL. These are the hobbies of Thelma and Bob Richey of Panora. Thelma holds a china shoe she bought for $15 at an antique store in Arizona. The shoe’s original asking price was $80. Bob, an avid Denver Broncos fan, is holding his football, which usually gets used by his grandchildren.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 6, 1984

SENIOR SHOWMAN. Jeff Hafner of Linden captured Senior sheep showmanship honors at the Guthrie County Fair.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Sept. 2, 1974

THIRTEEN TONS OF PAPER. These three hard-working Jaycees loaded 13 tons of paper last week on a semi-trailer. An estimated five to six more tons are waiting to be shipped. Pictured is Norm Bosier, (foreground), John Hicks and the boots belong to Doug Lemke.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 28, 2014

BUILT IN BRAZIL. Denny Duke sings with other volunteers on the stage of a new church they built in Brazil this year. It was Duke’s third trip to a foreign land with Men of Vision Evangelizing.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 25, 2004

AWAITING SCHOOL OPENING. While their thoughts may not have been positive on the start of school at Adair-Casey, these kids were spending quality time thinking. From left: Tom Avey, Cami Howell, Angel Wills, Carla Wiebenga and Felicia Crispin. School started this week at Adair-Casey.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 24, 1994

SENIORS THE KEY. The Tigerette volleyball team will be senior-dominated as Guthrie looks for continued improvement. Front, from left, Jessica Lewis, Sunny Gonzales and Melia Steensen. Back, Tara Kent, Jacie Terwilliger, Ann Hemmen and Leslie Hansen.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 30, 1984

PREPARING FOR EXIRA. Panora-Linden Football Coach Randy Ripperger throws passes to defensive backs during a tip drill at Tuesday’s practice. The Hawks have a soap scrimmage Friday and then entertain Exira the following Friday, Sept. 7.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Aug. 26, 1974

QUARTERBACK HOPEFULS. Assistant coach John Rose goes over assignments with quarterback candidates Lane Anderson (11), Rick Huss (10) and Tim Armstrong (12).

Quarterback is the big question mark for the Bombers this season as Curt Lewellen who threw for over 1,200 yards a year ago has graduated.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 21, 2014

OLSON IS BACK. Panorama senior Meredith Olson returns along with most of the Panther roster for a girls cross country team hoping to make a return trip to the state meet this season. Both Panther girls and boys teams won the conference championships in 2013.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 18, 2004

STATE FAIR TORCH RUN. Four persons from Guthrie Center helped with the Iowa State Fair torch run. Fifty-five runners covered 174 miles on the southwest route from Hamburg to Norwalk. From left are Angie Duncan, Jessica Hemann, Heather Readinger and Tim Masters.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 24, 1994

NEW COACHES. The Tigerettes have a pair of new coaches this fall in MaryBeth Scott, left, and Melinda Jorgensen.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 23, 1984

LIONS HONOR JANVRIN. Kip Janvrin of Panora was presented a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and $25 by the Panora Lions Cub at its annual family night picnic. Kip was honored for placing ninth in the Decathlon in National Junior Olympic competition held recently in Los Angeles, California. He placed first with a national record in the 1,500-meter event. The Lions Club picnic was held at the Waterworks Park Aug. 16. Pictured is President Bill Dahl making the presentation to Janvrin.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Aug. 19, 1974

EXCHANGING CONGRATULATIONS. Julie and Darwin Jorgensen, children of the Lester Jorgensens, congratulate each other for accomplishments at the Iowa State Fair. Julie was third runner-up in the queen contest, and Darwin advanced to the semi-final round of the talent championship.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 14, 2014

PANORAMA PANTHER ALUMNI BASKETBALL. Panorama alumni basketball players returned to the court last Sunday afternoon for a game against the current Panther high school girls basketball team. Playing for the alumni were (front, from left) Olivia Godfrey, Karlee Johnk, Ellie Wilke, Elly Arganbright and Claire Arganbright, (back row) Erin Gerlich Ambrose, Michelle Harmann Meinecke, Kylee Heiland Boettcher, Stacy Smithson Kemble and Sharon Schaefer Martin.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 11, 2004

HATS OFF. The theme “Hats Off To Our Troops” was reflected in Panora Telco’s float during Panorama Days.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 10, 1994

TREE ROOTS IN SEWER LINES? Tree limbs obstructing phone lines is not unusual, but tree roots in sewer lines is another story. Guthrie Center City Maintenance Coordinator Bob Secoy loads sections of tree roots dug out of a 15-inch sewer main on South Seventh Street. The roots, drawn by the moisture in the sewer line, plugged the line, causing a sewage back-up in the basements of local residents.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 16, 1984

PANORAMA DAYS ROYALTY. Wendy Beckman, Lake Panorama, reigned as queen of Panorama Days. She’ll be a senior at Panora-Linden high school this fall.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Aug. 12, 1974

THE PANORAMA DAY QUEEN. Miss Joni Fitch of Urbandale was crowned Panorama Day Queen Friday night. Sitting in front of her is her attendant, Valarie Arganbright of Linden.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 7, 2014

NEW ZEALANDER. For Panora’s Phillip Lubeck, New Zealand is home away from home. He is shown here hiking near Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 4, 2004

MINI GOLFER. Rebecca Kopaska, 2, Guthrie Center, practices her putting during Sidewalk Days in Guthrie Center. She managed to get the ball in the hole even though she left her golf shoes at home.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 3, 1994

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS ONE? This seems to be the question Ruth Alexander (right) is asking Fannie Hall about a necklace she picked out of some jewelry displayed outside Dowd Drug during Sidewalk Days Friday. Both Alexander and Hall are Guthrie Center residents.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 9, 1984

THE ART OF CAKE DECORATING. Heather Burnham of Linden decorates a cupcake as part of her 4-H working exhibit for the State Fair. Karen Turner, Linden, is the other half of the cake-decorating team.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, Aug. 5, 1974

WINNERS OF THE 4-M STYLE REVIEW. Top honors were given to six girls Thursday night at the 4-H Style Review. They are (left to right) Karen Powell, Jennie Gilman, Julie Anderson, Regina Fett, Kristi Reynolds and Kelly Powell, seated.

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 31, 2014

I’LL BET A FIDDLE OF GOLD AGAINST YOUR SOUL. Country music legend Charlie Daniels and his band perform Friday evening at the Guthrie River Ruckus.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 28, 2004

SECOND IN STATE. The American Legion State Runner-Up Guthrie Center Pee Wees. Front, left to right, Adam Courtney, Trey Imerman, Caleb Courtney, Payden Willms, Clay Stetzel and Cole Larsen. Back, from left, Dylan Robson, Dustin Clark, Garrett Eivins, Brandon Clark, Justin Clark and Brick Imerman.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 27, 1994

LET’S DO THAT TWIST. Molly Hennigar proves that size is no object when hoola hooping. It’s the twist that counts. The hoola hoops were left over from an earlier contest during Adair’s Jesse James Chuck Wagon Days, July 23. Molly is the daughter of Linda and Randy Hennigar of Greenfield.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 2, 1984

BUILDING BOOM CONTINUES. Ground was broken for the Clover Ridge Conference Center, located in the middle of the front nine at the Lake Panorama National Golf Course. The conference center will be nearly 16,000 square feet and will be 2½ stories with an outdoor swimming pool. In the background is the Clover Ridge townhouse development. The conference center is located southwest of number one green.

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 50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, July 29, 1974

CONTEST WINNERS. Julie Jorgensen (right), Susan Hollar (center), and Marj Ocheltree (left) won first, second and third place in the costume contest held Friday during Sidewalk Days. Julie is employed at Beulah’s Dress Shop, while Susan and Mari are employees of Dowd Drug.