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Aug 28, 2025 | Yester Years

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 3, 2015

MOVING FORWARD. Panorama’s Trent Sloss tucks the ball and moves forward for a gain while Ogden’s Graham Tews defends. Sloss rushed for a pair of touchdowns in Friday’s 48-21 win.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 31, 2005

4-H KING AND QUEEN ARE CHOSEN. Jodi Calvert of Guthrie Center and Wade Downing of Panora were selected by senior 4-Hers to reign as queen and king at the 147th annual Guthrie County Fair this weekend.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 30, 1995

VOLLEYBALL VETERANS. Six returning letter winners will form the nucleus of the Guthrie Center volleyball team this fall. From left, Abby Snyder, Abby Gonzales, Jenni Wedemeyer, Jody Petersen, Katy Snyder and Kris Stringham.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 15, 1985

P-L LETTERMEN. Nine letterwinners hoping to lift the Hawks to another winning season are: front row: Todd Winter, Dennis Perrigo, Brian Simmons, Doug Pittman and Jay Woodvine. Back row: Bryan Richey, Mike Duke, Tim Pote and Treffie Cole.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Sept. 3, 1975

WHAT’S UP, DOC? Cuteness may have played a role in the selection of this snowy white rabbit as grand champion. The winning entry was exhibited by Jeff Cox of Panora.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 27, 2015

SUNBEAMS ADVANCE. U.S. Sunbeams 4-H Club members who advanced to the Iowa State Fair are Lydia Knapp, Hope Arganbright, Brooklyn Behrends and Madeline Knapp.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 24, 2005

UNDERGROUND WORK. Ron Smith, left, and Jeff Cobb of Guthrie Center Communications work to replace a piece of conduit that was broken when fiber optic cable recently was extended west from the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 28, 1995

LINE UP FOR TICKETS. People were lined up to buy their first Iowa lottery ticket Thursday when the clock struck noon. From left to right are, Bob Skow, Dale Gardiner, Bill Slater and child. Kathy Cron and Bill Boyle of Foodland hustled to keep up with the demand on the first day for sales.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 22, 1985

THE NEW LOOK. Toothless Richard Allen, son of Terry and Linda Allen, sports a fresh “spiked” haircut for the opening of school at Panora-Linden Monday. For the older generation, the new version of an old haircut, the flat top, is the current rage. Richard will be a first grader.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 27, 1975

REPLACEMENTS. Graduation left several big shoes and jerseys to fill, but Coach Dick Tryon has two top-notch defensive performers returning in linebacker Ron Robson, left, and Randy Mains who has been moved to middle guard from an end spot. Both are seniors and are being counted on to help the Tigers improve on last year’s 4-5 mark.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 20, 2015

LINDEN DAZE. John Deere Jeeps of Bill Knapp and his son, Oliver, of Linden, were a Big and Small hit during Linden Daze Aug. 15.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 17, 2005

NEARLY FINISHED. Student school workers Reed Johnson, left, and Joe Bolton stack wood scraps from the construction of a perimeter fence around the elementary playground. The work was done by the wrestling team to conform with Head Start standards.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 23, 1995

WC I-80 HIRES NEW DIRECTOR. Rick Allely of Carroll has been named executive director of the West Central I-80 Development Corporation, President Barry Monaghan announced this week.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 15, 1985

QUEEN DAFFNIE AND COURT. Daffnie Kemble, daughter of Dennis and Linda Kemble, reigned as the 15th queen of Panora’s Panorama Days celebration last weekend. The queen, who will be a senior at Panora-Linden high school this fall, was crowned at Thursday’s pageant. From left are Sheila Johnson, rural Stuart, Stephanie Coleman, Jill Wooldridge, second runner-up, Queen Daffnie Kemble, Connie Contner of Rippey, first runner-up, Beverly Adams, and Jeanette Kunce of Yale.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 20, 1975

IT’S ALL OVER. The swimming season came to an abrupt end Monday as lightning struck a motor that recirculates and aids in filtering at the local pool. Repairs cannot be made before the regular closing Sunday since parts are not available. Pool Manager Steve Smith gestures to Billy Flanery there’s nothing that can be done except wait till next year.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 13, 2015

THE OLDE ROOSTER. Rhonda Stanley refinishes and paints old furniture as part of her business, The Olde Rooster, located on Highway 141.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 3, 2005

100^TH BIRTHDAY. Chet Ruch celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends July 17, 2005 at The New Homestead. His actual birthday was Aug. 3. Cake and ice cream were served.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 16, 1995

CONCERNED CITIZEN. Little Ashley Rodgers of Panora seems a bit dissatisfied with the sucker that had just been thrown to her from a passing float at the Panorama Days parade on Saturday.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 8, 1985

GOLD MEDAL VISIT. Olympic gold medal swimming champion Tracy Caulkins visits with her grandparents, Raymond and Mary Clouse, in Panora.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 6, 1975

HELLOOOO DOWWWWWN THERRRRRRE! Billy Krakau and Jim Wickland aren’t trapped in the time tunnel or even lost in space. They’re just stuck in the metal fire escape at the soon to be torn down 80-year-old junior high school.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 6, 2015

WHOOOSH! Avery Ambrose enjoys the inflatables during the Kids Zone activities at Panorama Days Saturday.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 3, 2005

SUNDAY’S BEST. These three golfers were tops in the Guthrie Center Golf Club Championships Sunday. Curt Sorensen left, was runner-up in both medalist and handicap play. Andy Priestley, center, was club champion, and Ron Baier, right, claimed the handicap championship.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 9, 1995

CROSS TALK. These boys enjoy cross talk at a convenience store while Dad is inside. Cole, left, and brother Taylor Petersen carry on their conversation across a car top. They are the sons of Trace and Lisa Petersen of Panora.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 1, 1985

RAINY DAY STROLLERS. Monica Brommel and friends took a sulky attitude toward Tuesday’s rain, which measured nearly an inch. On the bright side, maybe Monica should know the moisture will help her Cabbage Patch Kid grow.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 6, 1975

READY…AIM…FIRE! Cannonball expert Roger Middleton demonstrates his talents during an early morning plunge at the Guthrie Center swimming pool. Silhouetted against the sun, at left, Roger readies himself for the run down the board. The impact of his knees-to-chest cannonball form creates a tidal wave in the tiny ocean.

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10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 30, 2015

LEMONADE, COOKIES AND BROWNIES. Two sisters and a cousin joined the ranks of entrepreneurs on a recent Sunday afternoon and set up a lemonade stand along Highway 44 in Panora. The trio (from left) Maddelyn Richey, 8, Miyah Small, 5, and Laicey Richey, 6, welcome paying customer Jazmyn Sellers, 10. Laicey had the idea for the stand that sold lemonade, cookies and brownies. There was one donation jar for the refreshments and one for donations to help the Mark Johnston family as the school principal undergoes medical treatment for cancer. The girls were able to donate $100 to the Johnston family. Maddelyn said the stand really did well. One highlight was a Panora policeman stopping by for a purchase. All was done with the assistance and under the watchful eye of mother Lila Richey.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 27, 2005

SENIOR STATE FAIR STATICS PARTICIPANTS. Front row, from left, Paige Johnson, Kelsey Perron and Hannah Carter. Row two, Sarah Dentlinger, Jonathon Kempf, Reed Johnson and Emily Tuel.

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30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 26, 1995

GUTHRIE CENTER ALL-STARS. Guthrie Center had 13 all-stars recognized at the conference swim meet. They were front row, left to right: McKenzie Benton, Roxanne Edgington, Trish Secoy, Shylo Wardyn, Mandi Rasmussen, Jennie Grace and Jessica Booth. Back row, left to right: Erin Larson, Ann Feilmeyer, Kyle Chance, Emi McCarty, Genienne Betts and Blake Benton.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 25, 1985

NEW SIDEWALKS. Businesses on the west side of Yale’s main street are getting new sidewalks, thanks to volunteer labor and financial assistance from the Centennial Committee. The business firms also are contributing. Ron Dygert, Alvin Clark and Dick Kunce formed the sidewalks Tuesday morning. Above, Lee McGee, Ron McGee and Dale Louk, background, level fill sand. McGee, a member of the city council, said the sidewalks being replaced are 70 years old.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, July 30, 1975

NO BANGS HERE. Tim Pote covers his ears anticipating something like the 4th of July firecrackers, but sister Rachel knows better and enjoys the Lake Panorama Day Parade with their father, Mike Pote of Panora.