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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At a recent meeting of the Panora American Legion (Post 372), Dave Beidelman was honored for reaching the 50-year milestone as a Legion member.

Special to the Times Vedette On Friday, March 20, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited Panorama Daycare Center in Panora. Attorney General Bird toured the facility alongside owner and director Christine Litwiller, who discussed the process of purchasing and...

Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce is seeking input on a new town slogan for the community. The top six slogans so far are: “Come for the view, stay for the people.” “Small town, smooth water.” “Where the hills begin.” “Come for the fun, stay...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The web page of the Guthrie County Auditor/Commissioner of Elections has posted the names of candidates who filed for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election. The following candidates have filed nomination papers with the County Auditor to...

Special to the Times Vedette On March 25, Wayne Nickel got three 16s; Bruce Bailey got 17, 17 and a 20; Dennis Betts got a 20 and a 17; Allen Pierce and Robert Klever got a 16; Dick Ellis got two 17s; and Sandy Rumelhart ended up with a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The farmers market season is quickly approaching. Here are the events set to open this spring. Stuart’s farmers market opens on Wednesday, May 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the city park. Panora’s farmers market will open Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m....

By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette The 2026 Lake Panorama Fin and Feather fundraising banquet will be Saturday, May 9, the same day as the LPA annual meeting. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National clubhouse with social hour beginning at 5 p.m. A dinner...

Special to the Times Vedette The five-ton vehicle weight limit on Lake Panorama roads that began Monday, March 9 will end Monday, March 30.

Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce is currently collecting individually wrapped candy and goodies to help fill approximately 3,000 eggs for this year’s Panora Easter at the Square celebration on Saturday, April 4. Activities will begin inside...

By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) annual fundraising home tour for 2026 is Friday, June 5. Five Lake Panorama homes will be featured, with three on the west side of the lake and two on the east side. Tickets are $30 and include...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie Center School Board announced the appointment of Rhys Pate as the new 9-12 principal at ACGC High School. Pate currently serves as a math teacher at Valley Southwoods in the West Des Moines Community School District and brings...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the March 24 regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors approved the annual urban renewal report and the fiscal year 2025 GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) report. The...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m., Adair and Guthrie counties will participate in a statewide tornado drill. When the sirens sound, everyone is encouraged to practice how to respond in case of an actual tornado warning.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the March 23 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the council members discussed vehicles that have been illegally parked on certain areas of Oak Street. “I had two complaints about the no parking sign on Oak Street....