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Summer camps end; eighth-grade rule begins a new era
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The state baseball and softball tournaments conclude today, officially marking the end of summer high school sports. In its place come summer camps for these high-school-aged, or younger, athletes to hone their skills. A recent change...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Ice Cream Social in Linden July 25 Everyone is welcome to enjoy an old-fashioned homemade ice cream social at Linden United Methodist Church from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. Besides ice cream, there will be beef burgers, cake and...
Marianne (Zoul) Favaro
1954-2026 Marianne (Zoul) Favaro, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at home on July 19, 2026, with her devoted husband, Bill, at her side. She was 71 years old. Born on Oct. 7, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, Marianne was the daughter...
Margaret Ann Reinhart
1949-2026 Margaret Ann Reinhart, 77, daughter of Jerome and Alice (Otto) Bruening, was born Jan. 2, 1949, in Lake City. She passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Margaret graduated from Lake City High School in 1967. She then...
Bill Lee Wilson
1943-2026 Billie “Bill” Lee Wilson, 82, son of Arch and Mildred (McKibben) Wilson, was born Aug. 21, 1943, in Jefferson. He passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines. Bill graduated from Panora High School in 1961. On June...
Kastner graduates from SDSU
Special to the Times Vedette South Dakota State University announces that Sarah Kastner of Yale has graduated following the spring 2026 semester. Kastner graduated with two Bachelor of Science degrees from SDSU's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and...
Flanery honored by Omaha Press Club
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie Center native Jim Flanery was honored in May for his commitment and success coaching the Creighton University women’s basketball team. Flanery and longtime women’s volleyball coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth were added as members of...
Hafners to receive ‘Way We Live Award’
Information from the Iowa State Fair | Special to the Times Vedette Six Iowa farm families will be recognized as recipients of the 2026 “Way We Live Award” at the Iowa State Fair. Nominations included descriptions of how living on the farm and choosing farming as an...
GCH treats 20 riders during RAGBRAI
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the July 23 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital’s board of trustees, Chief Nursing Officer Mandy Schiefert reported on the hospital’s involvement while RAGBRAI was in Guthrie Center. “We spent hours and hours preparing for it. I...
Cribbage results from July 22
Special to the Times Vedette On July 22, a total of 10 players participated. Bruce Bailey and Sandy Rumelhart each got a 20; Dick Ellis got a 23; Robert Klever got a 16; and Dave Richter got a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...
Casey annual honorees announced
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Casey Fun Days celebration, honorees for annual awards were announced. Jim “Obe” and Gwen Oberholtz were recognized as 2026 Distinguished Service Award winners for the volunteerism for the community. The late Forrest Schnobrich...
Cops and Kids Badge Bowl Aug. 8
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panorama High School’s football field will be the site of a first-time event in the area. It will be a flag football tournament in which youth will team up with deputies from the Guthrie County Sheriff’s department. The idea behind the...
Yale celebrates RAGBRAI
Photos by Betty Cooper | Special to the Times Vedette After the overnight stay in Guthrie Center on Monday, RAGBRAI cyclists made their way through Panora and then Yale on their way to Boone. These images capture some of the celebration while riders were in Yale. ...
A foggy start for RAGBRAI cyclists on Tuesday
Photos by Merle Petersen | Special to the Times Vedette Merle Petersen of Guthrie Center shared a couple of pictures he took with his drone camera on Tuesday at 6:20 a.m., showing the RAGBRAI early risers working through some foggy bottoms on their way to Panora.
Grill-out raises funds for American Legion
Special to the Times Vedette In May, The New Homestead teamed up with the ACGC FFA and Guthrie County Cattlemen for an annual community service event. The drive-thru event offered grilled hamburgers, chips and cookies for a freewill offering. Each year, the funds...
Federal funding requested for replacement of South Street bridge in Panora
Special to the Times Vedette In 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation will award up to $350 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grants to support critical infrastructure projects across the country. CHBP is a nationally competitive grant program...
The key to keys remains a mystery
The key to keys. That is what I am trying to figure out as I stare in frustration at the dozens of mystery keys scattered across my desk. I have absolutely no idea what most of them open. As tempted as I am to throw them away, I am convinced that the moment I do, I...
Steenblock named to Creighton University College of Nursing Dean’s List
Special to the Times Vedette The Creighton University College of Nursing released its Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester. To be named, each student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Arilyan Steenblock of Panora was named to the list.
A weekend of fun at Casey Fun Days
Special to the Times Vedette Casey Fun Days was held this past weekend with events on Main Street, McPherson Street and the Community Center. The town’s summer festival included many familiar events along with several new additions. One of the new additions was the...
