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Edward Benedict Wright
1951-2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Benedict Wright, beloved father, grandfather and esteemed member of his community, who left us on Sept. 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Edward was born on July 26, 1951, in Jefferson, where he would...
Barbara A. Kastner
1953-2025 A beloved and generous heart stopped beating surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 1, 2025, when Barbara Ann Kastner, 72 passed away at Unity Point-Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Barb was born on May 26, 1953, in Perry, the daughter of Merrill and...
Painting pumpkins
Special to the Times Vedette Art students at Art on State painting pumpkins on Oct 5 under the direction of instructor Mary Johnson. Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the...
Cribbage results from Oct. 3 and Oct. 6
Special to the Times Vedette On Oct. 3, Dave Richter got two 20s; Kay Phippen, Allen Pierce and Rhonda Titus each got a 16; and Roy Carl got the 22. On Oct. 6, a total of 16 players participated. Roy Carl got a 21 and two 16; Dave Richter got an 18; Dave Kading had a...
Have you ‘Bin There’ yet?
Like other “bin style” stores, Justin Rockwell’s store uses a pricing system that lowers prices daily each week. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times Bin There is the name of a new store in Panora that combines the fun of “treasure hunting” with the environmentally friendly...
Iowa Weekly Weather Summary — Week of Oct. 6
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released today. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released weekly by the United States Department...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2025
9-29-25 2:11 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Mercy 7:51 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy removed debris off of State Street in Guthrie Center 1:14 p.m. Guthrie Center Fire and Guthrie County Sheriff responded to a field fire in...
The world’s dirtiest man
“If a rooster crows three times on the tail of a beaver, don’t take a bath.” That was advice that a guy named Vern told my buddy Dave and me when we were in middle school. It seemed reasonable at the time. In fact, I still find times to use that memorable quote… like...
Panorama cross country competes at Jim Klein Invite next Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The next meet for the Panorama cross country team is the 2025 Jim Klein Cross Country Invitational hosted by South Hamilton on Thursday, Oct. 9. The other teams competing are ACGC, BCLUW, Collins-Maxwell, Colo-Nesco, Eagle Grove, East...
Panthers battle against West Marshall tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama football team (1-4) hosts West Marshall (3-2) tonight, Friday, Oct. 3. West Marshall has the upper-hand in the all-time series, 2-0, but the most recent game was in 2013, a 55-30 Trojan win.
Panthers fall in close contest with West Central Valley, 3-2
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama volleyball team (5-10) nearly completed a miraculous comeback against West Central Valley (5-13) at home on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The Wildcats won the first two sets, 25-15 and 25-19. Panorama stormed back, dominating the...
No. 3 ACGC hosts Central Decatur tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 3 ACGC football team (5-0) plays at home against Central Decatur (2-3) tonight, Friday, Oct. 3. The two teams have only met once before, a 43-7 victory by the Chargers back in 2020. ACGC will want to contain the Cardinals’...
Charger volleyball competes at Greene County tournament on Saturday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC volleyball team (13-4) competes at the Greene County Volleyball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 4. Other teams at the tournament will be Greene County, South Hardin, Nodaway Valley, Carlisle, Carroll, Stanton and Van Meter. ACGC...
Girls win, Petersen takes 2nd; boys place 3rd, Kent places 2nd
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC girls and boys cross country teams competed at the West Central Valley Wildcat Invite on Thursday, Oct. 2. The girls team won its meet with a team score of 15. Cadence Petersen ran the best time for ACGC, placing second in...
Homecoming vs. senior night, and baseball in October
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Homecoming vs. senior night With Panorama wrapping up its homecoming festivities last week, and ACGC celebrating its own homecoming tonight, it got me thinking back to my high school days. As I’ve stated before, I was a basketball and...
Area events
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This time of year, many seasonal events are scheduled (pumpkin patches, church suppers, hayrides, etc.). Below are some upcoming ones in or near Guthrie County. Bob Dylan Tribute in Greenfield Oct. 3 Chrome Horse, the Bob Dylan Tribute,...
Moore retires from Panora Fiber
Special to the Times Vedette Mike Moore officially parked the Ditch Witch and hung up his hat after 25 years with Panora Fiber. He was honored for his years of employment at his retirement celebration on Sept. 30.
ACGC Homecoming Court
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The ACGC Homecoming Court was announced this week during a Monday pep rally at the high school. Today, at 2:15 p.m., the homecoming parade will travel through Guthrie Center followed by a pep rally and tailgate event at the stadium. At 7...
Cribbage results from Oct. 1
Special to the Times Vedette On Oct. 1, Robert Klever got an 18; Chet Vaughan and Wayne Nickel each got a 16; Lela Schwartz got a 17; Dan Webb had a 21; Dick Ellis had a 16 and a 17; and Rhonda Titus had a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at...
