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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A popular event at Panorama Days is the kids’ fishing derby. Many fish of all sizes were caught and released, along with at least one turtle. The annual event saw a record-setting 136 kids participate this year. A perfect morning yielded...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Panorama Days classic car show was held Saturday on Main Street immediately after the parade and until 4 p.m. Roger Dorr coordinated the show, which had a record number of cars on display, lining several blocks of Main Street. Dorr...

By Luann Waldo | Special to the Times Vedette Main Street Dance Studio hosted the Bill Riley Talent Show on Friday evening of Panorama Days with a full slate of performers vying for the honor of advancing to the Iowa State Fair in a few days. The competition was stiff...

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Panorama Days bags tournament was held Saturday on Main Street and started at noon just down from the classic car show. Bingo, live music, a ski show, a golf cart parade and the first day of the Panorama Days Pickleball Tournament...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Pastor Ryan Meyer and his family recently moved to Guthrie Center. As of July 26, he now serves as pastor for both Immanuel Lutheran Church (Guthrie Center) and St. Thomas Lutheran Church (Panora). Pastor Meyer shared the path that...

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Iowa Department of Education released the income qualifications for free and reduced-price school meals. Anyone who may qualify is encouraged to apply. Questions may be directed to the local school district personnel.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The 10 Squared Plus Men of Guthrie County held its 30th meeting on Tuesday evening at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National with 45 members in attendance who selected the next recipient of funding. Presentations were made by Frank...

Jessica Kendic of rural Adair brings pencil drawings to life. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 One definition of talent is making something difficult look easy. That description fits Jessica Kendic of rural Adair and the art she creates. She explained...

Custom seamstress Lill Delin turns a lifelong passion into a storefront, offering alterations, custom sewing and colorful creations while stitching together community one customer at a time. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, July 2026 Lill Delin of Guthrie Center...

Special to the Times Vedette Auditor of State Rob Sand today released an audit report on Guthrie County, which noted that the County’s revenues totaled $22,279,795 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a 2.6% increase. He also noted that expenses for County operations for...

Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to celebrate Panorama Days Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2, at locations throughout Panora and Lake Panorama. This year’s theme, “A Panoramic View of 175 Years:...

Special to the Times Vedette One of the traditions of Panorama Days will occur on a new day and time this year. The Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year will be announced this Friday, July 31, at 7:45 p.m. on the Main Stage in Panora. In past years, the...