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Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Dog Day at the pool Friday, Aug. 14 is the final day of the season at the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center. That evening, from 6-9 p.m., dogs will be allowed in the pool. Dogs must have all vaccinations current, and must be on a leash when...
Sunshine Club meets Aug. 12
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, seven Sunshine Club members met at the home of Chari Heldenbrand for an 11 a.m. meeting and luncheon. Sandy called the meeting to order with the roll call being, “What is the furthest you have travelled from...
Panorama honored as FAFSA Focused School
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Aug. 10 meeting of the Panorama School Board, it was announced that Panorama has been recognized as a FAFSA Focused School of Excellence for meeting or exceeding a 70% FAFSA completion rate. The Iowa Department of Education...
Cribbage results from Aug. 12
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 12, a total of 14 players participated. Dave Richter got a 16; Robert Klever got a 16 and a 20; Dave Kading got a 21; Sue Mozingo got a 16 and a 20; and Lela Schwartz won with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally...
A new welcome into Panora
Photo by Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette The welcome sign on the west side of Panora on Highway 44 received a major upgrade on Thursday with a new design. This was a long-awaited project spearheaded by the Panora Chamber of Commerce and is part of a multi-sign effort...
P.E.O. holds 44th annual style show
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette On Aug. 12, the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) held its 44th annual Style Show at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort. The event was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch hosted by The Captain’s Pick....
2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen candidates announced
By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette Candidates for the 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen contest were announced on the Guthrie County Fair Queen Facebook page on Aug. 10. The candidates are Maci Bauer (Panorama), Ruanne Brinker (Panorama), Laurin Davis (ACGC), Jamie...
10 Squared Women presents second quarter donation of $15,000 to Country View Estates
Special to the Times Vedette The 10 Squared Women of Guthrie County held its 2026 second quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 26, at Cafe on the Hill in Guthrie Center with four new members this quarter. The group heard presentations from Guthrie County Community...
Some things are better left unexplained
There are some things in life I simply do not understand, despite numerous attempts to figure them out. Maybe I have not tried enough. Maybe I do not care enough. Or, more likely, my brain has decided it has reached its storage limit and is no longer accepting...
Wesley Charles Joynes
1950-2026 Wes, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, with his family by his side. He was a loving, caring and generous man who strived for perfection in all that he did. He was strong-willed...
Supervisors vote to keep 55 mph limit on Redwood Avenue and 200th Street
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting on Aug. 11, the supervisors held discussion about the Lake Panorama Association request for speed limit review on county roads 200th Street and Redwood Avenue. Supervisor Maggie...
Explorer vs. deer on Highway 44
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Aug. 8 at 11:23 p.m. on Highway 44. Bobbi Jo Wolfe, 48, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2016 Ford Explorer westbound on the highway near Willow...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette As summer starts to bid us farewell, the MJB Library is here to help you squeeze the last drops of sunny fun before school hits/ If you are 18 or older and live in Guthrie Center, don’t miss out on the Iowa Adventure Pass,...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Aug. 3-9, 2026
8-3-26 5:28 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff responded to a complaint in rural Coon Rapids 8:01 a.m. Guthrie County Sheriff responded to a driving complaint on Highway 44 9:48 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Menlo 12:02 p.m. Stuart Police...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Aug. 10
Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Superhero Health Fair Aug. 11 Panorama High School will be the site of a “superhero health fair” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. There will be inflatables and other fun activities for kids, along with free school supplies and the...
Cribbage results from Aug. 6 and Aug. 10
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 6, a total of eight players participated. Dave Coffman got a 16; Dick Ellis got a 17; Allen Pierce got a 17 and a 20; Kathy Feilmeier got a 16 and a 21. On Aug. 10, a total of 10 players participated. Chet Vaughan got an 18 and a...
Guthrie Center City Council approves replacement of doors at fire hall
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Aug. 10, Cory Campbell provided an annual update regarding the fire department and its facilities. He showed photos of portions of the fire hall in need of repair or...
Panora City Council addresses nuisance/pollinator plot
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Panora City Council met in regular session on Aug. 10 with all members present. The council returned to the matter of the nuisance notice sent to David Hardisty regarding his property at 410 East Market St. Hardisty addressed the...
