NEWS
New staff at area schools
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette ACGC Superintendent Josh Rasmussen and Panorama Superintendent Kasey Huebner provided information regarding new staff for the upcoming school year. Classes at Panorama will begin Aug. 24, with preschool starting Aug. 26. ACGC classes will...
Panora baker turns cookies into edible works of art
Amity Halling combines baking talent, artistic creativity and food-printing technology to craft custom cookies that look almost too good to eat — but taste just as good as they look. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, July 2026 Amity Halling of Panora has discovered an art...
Panora Public Library August events
Special to the Times Vedette Wednesday, Aug. 5. “Wax to Crayons” presented by ISU Extension Guthrie County for children ages 6-11 years, 2-3 p.m. See how crayons are made and enjoy a colorful crayon melt activity. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, Aug. 6. “Road...
Arber reports to Supervisors that animal bites are down 50%
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...
Trucks collide: Ram strikes parked GMC
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...
Subaru vs. deer accident on Highway 25
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...
The joy of pupusas
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...
Randol named Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year
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...
Moylans are Babe Ruth World Series qualifiers
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...
Panorama Days cribbage tournament results
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,...