By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
Saturday’s parade once again proved why it is the signature event of Panorama Days. Fire trucks rolled by. Race cars rumbled through town. Confetti floated through the air. Children darted from curb to curb in pursuit of enough candy to keep local dentists employed through Christmas. It was impossible to leave the parade without smiling — or checking your shoes for Tootsie Rolls.
The parade winners were chosen as follows:
100 – Commercial
- 1st place: Guthrie County State Bank
- 2nd place: The Captain’s Pick and Spikes, LPN
- 3rd place: Wood Duck Landscapes and Deluxe Docks & Lifts
200 – Organization
- 1st place: Pack 153 Cub Scouts of Guthrie County
- 2nd place: The SWAMP
- 3rd place: DNR/Springbrook
300 – Novelties/Float
- 1st place: Panora Linden Class of 1976
- 2nd place: Calvary Chapel
- 3rd place: Misfit Racing
400 – Antique/Classic Cars
- 1st place: Ron and Cathy Godwin, 1951 Fors F150 Rat Rod
- 2nd place: Mike Tebon, 1948 Willys Jeep restored
- 3rd place: Mike Freestone/Sara Bliven 1961 Chevy Impala, Twilight Turquoise
500 – Tractor/Farm
- 1st place: John Bunnell restored 2010
- 2nd place: Kevin Kroeger 1946 Allis Chalmers C
- 3rd place: Nathan Kroeger 1947 Massey-Harris 44-6
600 – Fire Dept/EMS
- 1st place: Panora FD
- 2nd place: Bagley FD
- 3rd place: Panora EMS
700 – Golf Cart
- 1st place: Panora Jr Class – After Prom
800 – Entertainment
- 1st place: Panorama Football Team
All first place winners will receive $50 in chamber bucks.
