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Nominate now for Panora Citizen of the Year
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place. Criteria for Citizen of the Year: Any service...
Panora City Council discusses sidewalk concerns
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the meeting of the Panora City Council on June 9, the council approved the purchase of a Ziegler CAT 2025 Caterpillar skid loader for $64,583. The city’s old skid loader will be traded in for approximately $15,000. City...
Guthrie Center City Council discusses security cameras
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the June 9 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, streets department head Darrin Sloss asked the council to consider approving installation of a camera at the “city shop” to deter theft or vandalism. He said some recent...
William ‘Bill’ J. Carpenter
1954 – 2025 William “Bill” J. Carpenter passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Christmas Day in 1954, Bill was known to his many friends as “Carp” or “Willie.” Bill was raised on the family farm north of Boone in...
Jane Rae (Shick) Clarke
1944-2025 Jane Rae Clarke, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Guthrie County Hospital. Born on Jan. 8, 1944, in Perry, Jane was the only child of Vermyl Holmes Shick and Wilda Maxine (Danekas) Shick. She...
Dennis Ray Wailes
1947-2025 Dennis Ray Wailes, age 77, of rural Scranton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on Sept. 7, 1947, on a farm north of Bayard, and he was the son of George and Margaret...
Benefits and challenges of landscaping with native plants
Special to the Times Vedette Join Whiterock Conservancy on June 22 at 10 a.m. as we welcome Diversity Farm’s Jon Judson for a Conservation Conversation about the benefits and challenges of landscaping with native plants. Big or small, all native plantings provide...
Casey’s Mayor Lindberg to step down
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A June 4 Facebook post from Mayor Nick Lindberg of Casey announced that he will be stepping down as mayor and moving out of Casey. The post explained the reason and timing of the change. “At the conclusion of the July 7 regular city...
Acrylic paint on cloth bags
Special to the Times Vedette Students at Art on State used acrylic paint on cloth bags during a class last Wednesday. Next week, they will make sun catchers out of string, beads and beads. Classes are held from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Art on State is an art gallery...
Adair Library Events for June
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Adair Library is hosting numerous events this month. More details and photos can be seen on the library’s Facebook page. Thursday, June 12, Batman will be at the library at 10:30 a.m. for a “Batman and Books” event featuring photo...
Upcoming events at the Panora Library
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Panora Library has a variety of events upcoming. All are free and the public is welcomed. The summer reading program is ongoing. Wednesday, June 11, 1-2 p.m., a kids’ program titled “Learn to Draw Webinar” will be led by Hope Larson....
Cribbage results from June 6 and June 9
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 10 players participated on June 6. Dave Richter got a 16, Roy Carl got a 21, Lela Schwartz got a 16 and a 17, and Kay Phippen got a 16 and a 24. A total of 12 players participated on June 9. Allen Pierce got a 16 and a 21. The...
The front porch
The front porch is about as Americana as anything. It defines a more peaceful time when family gathered and friends joined in for conversation in an early evening or a Sunday afternoon. “The Waltons” may come to mind. (Follow the link, and you will smile… I promise.)...
ACGC falls to No. 9 Martensdale-St Marys
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC softball team (0-4) competed against No. 9 Martensdale-St Marys (4-2) on Thursday, June 5. ACGC was originally scheduled to face West Central Valley (0-2) on Tuesday, June 3, but the game was postponed to today, Friday, June...
Chargers dominate Griswold, 13-1
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC baseball (3-3) defeated Griswold 2-8) away from home on Thursday, June 5. The three wins the Chargers have collected early this season already eclipse last season’s total. It was all Chargers, all game long. ACGC scored four runs...
Panorama falls in double header games to Earlham, 10-2, 6-5
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama softball (1-6) hosted Earlham (4-5) on Thursday, June 5. Panorama dropped both games but fought hard throughout, according to Head Coach Ismael Galvan. “Always tough to play a double header against a conference opponent....
Panthers pick up first win against IKM-Manning, 4-3
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama softball team (1-4) picked up its first win of the season at IKM-Manning (2-3) on Wednesday, June 4. Bridgete White was stellar on offense for Panorama. She got on base each time she stepped to the plate with two walks,...
Panorama drops double header games against Earlham, 11-4, 4-0
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama baseball team (2-5) lost both its games against Earlham (4-4) at home on Thursday, June 5. The Panthers had their Tuesday game against Madrid (2-2) postponed due to the weather and will make it up on a later date....
MJB Library provides offerings for June
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Mary J Barnett Library in Guthrie Center offers a variety of events for the community. Upcoming events include: June 4-7 during library’s open hours, the Iowa PBS STEAM trailer will be on-site and full of STEAM/STEM activities....
