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From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Keep the entire family active and entertained this holiday season and all winter long with these fun activities: Take a walk through your neighborhood, yard or a local park. Stop and listen to the sounds of winter (e.g.,...

  Panora woman says she owns approximately 170 pairs.    By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, December 2025 Throughout her adult life, Linda Wendl has enjoyed earrings. She noted that while she never chose to purposely start a collection, she now owns approximately...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 30 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was again held regarding the county’s interest in pursuing EMS as an essential service. Supervisor Steve Smith shared his opinion that the supervisors...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 29 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees, the trustees voted to appoint officers for 2026. Cheryl Marks will serve as board chair with Doug Kent as vice chair. Dana Tews will be the board secretary, and...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Fremont Theatre in Stuart (124 N. Fremont St.) has been showing free movies through the holiday season. The remaining free showing is “The Grinch” on Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Many individuals and families face hunger at times. Below is a partial listing of local food banks and options for those in need of food. Days and times of operation are subject to change. Panorama Community Schools food pantry is open to...

Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 26, a total of five players participated. Lela Schwartz and Robert Klever each got a 16.    On Dec. 29, a total of six players participated. Kathy Feilmier and Bill Sheeder were the only two with a 16. The Guthrie Center cribbage...

Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 24, a total of seven players participated. Dave Richter got a 23; Lela Schwartz and Sandy Rumelhart got a 20; Larry Gardiner and Robert Klever had to divide a 24.    The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Alice and Victor Miller of rural Guthrie Center spent part of their Christmas Eve day delivering homemade ornaments to residents and tenants at The New Homestead retirement home in Guthrie Center. Nine-year-old Alice and 6-year-old Victor...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Friday, Dec. 26,  from 5-9 p.m., Twin Vines Winery (2821 Highway 44, Panora) will host a “Puzzles & Pints” event. Teams of four will compete to see which team can most quickly complete a jigsaw puzzle while also finishing two...