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Guthrie County Supervisors learn from Greenfield disaster
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors was held on May 28. The main topic was the ongoing recovery efforts in Greenfield following the recent tornado that impacted the community. Public Health Director Jotham Arber...
Mitzie Rue’s Canine Corral to celebrate five-year anniversary with June 30 open house
Special to the Times Vedette Mitzie Rue’s Canine Corral is celebrating its five-year anniversary with an open house on Sunday, June 30 from 1-3 p.m. at 2706 Roost Lane, which is located just west of Panora on Highway 44. Snacks and beverages will be served. Take home...
Proceeds from GCH Color Run and Health Fair to support Greenfield
Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation is hosting a Color Run on Saturday, June 1. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Guthrie County Hospital Fitness Center. Registration is also at the Fitness Center/Rehab Services from 9:30-10:30...
An eye-‘pop’ping collection
Rich Schumacher has about 435 classic pop bottles in his garage. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times Rich Schumacher of Panora has an impressive collection of pop bottles in his garage. He explained how this collection — and hobby — came about. “Around 30 years ago, my...
‘Today in Iowa’ morning show feature on Panora and Lake Panorama moved to May 30
Special to the Times Vedette The WHOTV13 “Today in Iowa” morning show feature on Panora and Lake Panorama that was originally scheduled for Friday, May 24 starting at 5:30 a.m. has been moved to Thursday, May 30 due to coverage of the Greenfield tornado. Meanwhile, on...
Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 7-9
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 7, 8 and 9 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place. Free fishing weekend is a...
History Boy Theatre Company presents another Iowa premier
Special to the Times Vedette History Boy Theatre Company, located at 115 S. Wilson Ave. in Jefferson, presents “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” opening Friday June 14 at 6 p.m. and four other performances to follow. History Boy will be the first Iowa theatre to be...
Carrick graduates from Kirkwood
Special to the Times Vedette The 2024 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Local graduates include Jadeyn Carrick of Guthrie Center with an Associate of...
Peasley makes Dean’s List at Trinity Christian College
Special to the Times Vedette In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, released the college's Dean's List for spring 2024. The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is...
Expect heavy boat traffic on Iowa waters for Memorial Day Weekend
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial beginning to Iowa’s boating season is days away and boaters across the state are busy preparing their watercraft for the holiday. Susan Stocker, boating law administrator and...