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From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources In late May and early June, male bluegill build nests that female bluegill lay eggs in. Bluegill nests are circular depressions, 1 to 2 feet in diameter. Built in clusters called beds, they appear to look like the surface...

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources The first reports of pheasant chick broods have been coming in to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) over the past two weeks, marking the beginning of the 2025 hatching season. The mild winter and favorable...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the month of June, the Panora Public Library will kick off its Summer Reading program for kids of all ages, infant to 18. Interested readers can pick up a tracking sheet and earn prizes for summer reading. On Friday, June 6 at 10...

Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County Arts Council announced its 2025 Jennifer Hewitt Memorial Art Awards, presented annually to an outstanding graduating senior art student in each of Guthrie County’s four school districts. The following student artists...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 27 meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers approved Resolution 25-24, authorizing the closure of Iowa Highway 44 and other city streets at certain times during Panorama Days, Aug. 1-3. City Administrator Lisa...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 27 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, resident Renea Winkelblack addressed the council regarding what she views as unequal treatment regarding ordinance violations. She noted that in April, she informed the city’s...

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Hospital announced the addition of the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) procedure to its suite of diagnostic services. This cutting-edge procedure will help assess and treat swallowing disorders with a...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Property owners in Guthrie Center have likely received automated call(s) from Guthrie Center Municipal Utilities regarding a survey. City Administrator Kris Arrasmith provided background information about the process. “As a gas utility...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Again this year, the Panora and Guthrie Center farmers markets will alternate weeks, meaning that each Saturday from June 7 through Sept. 20, shoppers can easily find local produce. The season kicks off on Saturday, June 7 at the Panora...

Special to the Times Vedette On May 28, a total of eight players participated. Richerd Ellis got two 16s, Allen Pierce got a 17, Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Robert Klever got two 16s, and Dan Webb got two 16s and a 21. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette In upcoming issues of Guthrie Center Times and Panora Times, we will share photos and stories about some of the historic and unique barns in the area. If you know of a barn that deserves to be included, email your suggestion to...

  By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, May 2025 Carla Hilgenberg of rural Jamaica is a lifelong learner and teacher. Although she has retired from employment as a teacher, she has a continuing passion for a cause that she learned about decades ago. Hilgenberg said the...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the May 27 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held on moving forward with creating an Animal Protection and Control ordinance for the county. Supervisor JD Kuster asked about the wording saying that...

Special to the Times Vedette Memorial Day services and the Avenue of Flags ceremony were held Monday, May 26 with Congressman Zach Nunn as the guest speaker. The Master of Ceremonies was Lynn Zajicek. Hostesses were Deb Rockwell and Deb Moylan. Members of the Iowa...