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Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, Dec. 10, nine Sunshine Club members met at the Owl’s Nest in Panora for a luncheon meeting. Janine opened the meeting with roll call being, “What is your favorite Christmas song?” Lots of good answers were given. The minutes...

Special to the Times Vedette Alida Sarabia, mother of Tony Sarabia of Panora, was visiting from Chicago. While here, she crocheted more than a dozen children's scarves that she donated to the Children's Clothing Closet (3C’s) in Panora.  The 3C’s organization relies...

10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Dec. 17, 2015 YOUTH BASKETBALL. Members of the Panorama eighth grade girls basketball team for 2015-16 are, front row: Maggie Woodvine, Mckennzie Burns, Chloe Webster, Alex Kurtz, Lydia Lindstrom and Payton...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 9 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors held a discussion about the path ahead regarding the possibility of declaring EMS as an essential service. There was discussion that for the matter to...

Special to the Times Vedette Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers can meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff.  “First Day Hikes have become a tradition for Iowans to experience...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Dec. 8, the council returned to a previously discussed issue of citizens being allowed to goose hunt on a private property within city limits. “A number of things have been brought...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 8 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, possible wage increases for city employees were discussed. Suggestions included a flat rate increase of $1.25 hourly, or a 4% increase. Street Department Director...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 6, the Guthrie Center Fire Department and Panora EMS responded to a secondary building fire at 2094 Hickory Ave. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to the house. Upon extinguishing the fire,...

Special to the Times Vedette State Representative Carter Nordman (R-Dallas Center) has been awarded the Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association (ISSDA) 2025 Gold Star Award in recognition of his public service and commitment to protecting the safety of all...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Breakfast with Santa and Camp Candycane craft events were held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Panora Community Center. More than 180 people came out to see Santa Claus and enjoy some cakes on the griddle.