NEWS

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 4 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Health Services Director Jotham Arber provided a departmental update. Overall, reporting on the recently completed fiscal year, he said it had been “a pretty good...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Aug. 1 at 1:47 p.m. on Horn Avenue. Terry Palkki was reversing his 2017 Ram truck before striking the front end of a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, legally parked...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Todd Thorn reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on July 31 at 6:30 a.m. on Highway 25. Micah Earl Minto, 42, of Fontanelle, was driving a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek northbound on the highway and struck a deer...

Dina Martinez turns a beloved Salvadoran tradition into a meal that nourishes neighbors while supporting her church. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, July 2026 Dina Martinez of Jamaica enjoys cooking, and one of her specialties is a food that many Iowans may have never...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Andrew Randol was chosen to receive recognition as the 2026 Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year. He is the chief executive officer and general manager of Panora Fiber, where he has been employed for more than 30 years.   This...

Special to the Times Vedette Connor Moylan, grandson of Pat and Deb Moylan, and Shaun Moylan, their son and one of the coaches, just qualified for the 2026 Babe Ruth World series 14 year old division. The Babe Ruth World Series will be played in Eagle Pass, Texas. The...

Special to the Times Vedette Forty contestants took part in the 2026 Panorama Days Cribbage Tournament with each entry fee of $5 being donated to support the Panorama Days festivities. Bill Eby and Stine Seed Company sponsored the event, providing $100 in prize money,...

Special to the Times Vedette The first-ever Panorama Days Pickleball Tournament was held Sunday. The results were as follows: 1st Place: Peg Carr and Jay Ganske (Big Bro/Lil Sis) 2nd Place: Team JP (Jake and Paula) 3rd Place: Team Alex Hamilton (Alex and Lenny)...

Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 3, a total of seven players participated. Dan Webb and Sandy Rumelhart got 16s; Robert Klever got a 16 and a 17; and Bill Sheeder got a 20.  The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand...

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...