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Pastor Ryan Meyer installed in Guthrie Center, Panora
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Pastor Ryan Meyer and his family recently moved to Guthrie Center. As of July 26, he now serves as pastor for both Immanuel Lutheran Church (Guthrie Center) and St. Thomas Lutheran Church (Panora). Pastor Meyer shared the path that...
State releases guidelines for free and reduced price school meals
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Iowa Department of Education released the income qualifications for free and reduced-price school meals. Anyone who may qualify is encouraged to apply. Questions may be directed to the local school district personnel.
Ten Squared Men surpass $500,000 in community giving
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The 10 Squared Plus Men of Guthrie County held its 30th meeting on Tuesday evening at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National with 45 members in attendance who selected the next recipient of funding. Presentations were made by Frank...
A historical look at the area’s Iowa Shrine Bowl participants
By Cyote Williams After perusing the Iowa Shrine Bowl website after ACGC’s Joe Crawford’s appearance in this year’s game, I found a detailed history of the rosters since its inception. The site even listed the cheer squads and dance teams that were invited. With this...
Practice makes portraits
Jessica Kendic of rural Adair brings pencil drawings to life. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 One definition of talent is making something difficult look easy. That description fits Jessica Kendic of rural Adair and the art she creates. She explained...
Congregate meal menus for August 2026
Pink Dandelion blooms in downtown Guthrie Center
Custom seamstress Lill Delin turns a lifelong passion into a storefront, offering alterations, custom sewing and colorful creations while stitching together community one customer at a time. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 Lill Delin of Guthrie Center...
State Auditor Sand releases report on Guthrie County
Special to the Times Vedette Auditor of State Rob Sand today released an audit report on Guthrie County, which noted that the County’s revenues totaled $22,279,795 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a 2.6% increase. He also noted that expenses for County operations for...
Panorama Days kicks off Friday
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to celebrate Panorama Days Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2, at locations throughout Panora and Lake Panorama. This year’s theme, “A Panoramic View of 175 Years:...
Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year to be announced Friday night
Special to the Times Vedette One of the traditions of Panorama Days will occur on a new day and time this year. The Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year will be announced this Friday, July 31, at 7:45 p.m. on the Main Stage in Panora. In past years, the...