NEWS
Panorama School Board reviews survey responses on four-day week
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Feb. 9 regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, Superintendent Kasey Huebner addressed the issue regarding the district’s interest in pursuing a possible change to a four-day instruction week. “Everything we’ve done is on...
Guthrie Center City Council approves repair to city shop building
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Feb. 9 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, City Administrator Kris Arrasmith shared information on repairs needed at the city’s “shop” building. She noted the budget includes funds (about $65,000) for a roof...
Panora City Council revisits lack of water meter access in apartment building
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The regular meeting of the Panora City Council was held on Monday, Feb. 9 with the bulk of the meeting dedicated to a follow-up discussion on the lack of water meter access to an apartment building, as well as a budget workshop review...
Stark’s Performance Horses offers ‘Western pleasure horsemanship’
Clients learn to ride horses as well as the various chores involved in horsemanship, including brushing and grooming. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, January 2026 Dana and Dan Stark of rural Panora (1977 A Ave.) own and operate Stark’s Performance Horses. Dana shared...
Cribbage results from Feb. 6 and Feb. 9
Special to the Times Vedette On Feb. 6, a total of 11 players participated. The players were apparently stuck on 16. Sandy Rumelhart got two 16s. Dennis Betts, Kathy Fielmier and Allen Pierce ended up with one 16 each. On Feb. 9, a total of six players participated....
Hunting, fishing license sales in 2025
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources In 2025, Iowa residents purchased… Fishing 198,202 annual licenses 8,794 lifetime fishing licenses 17,405 three-year licenses 1,098 seven-day license 3,586 one-day license 41,850 trout fees 166 paddlefish licenses 19,513...
Drought watches lifted, but precipitation deficits remain
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Despite below-average precipitation in January, all regions of Iowa previously under drought watch have had those designations lifted, according to the latest monthly Water Summary Update. Although months of dryness...
Grambart named to fall Deans’ List at Nebraska
Special to the Times Vedette Jackson Thomas Grambart of Panora has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Grambart, a senior majoring in accounting, was named to the Dean's List for the...
Cribbage results from Feb. 4
Special to the Times Vedette On Feb. 4, a total of six players participated. Wayne Nickel got the only high hand of 18. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead...
Take the Good Neighbor Iowa pledge
Special to the Times Vedette Across Iowa, residents are choosing to care for their yards in ways that protect kids, pets, pollinators and the environment. At the heart of this shift is a simple idea: when neighbors look out for each other, small individual actions can...
