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The joy of pupusas
Dina Martinez turns a beloved Salvadoran tradition into a meal that nourishes neighbors while supporting her church. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, July 2026 Dina Martinez of Jamaica enjoys cooking, and one of her specialties is a food that many Iowans may have never...
New offerings at Panora Library
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Panora Public Library Director Molly Allen recently shared details on a few new options available through the library. Iowa Adventure Pass Local cardholders of the Panora Library (those with a home address zip code of 50216 or 50277)...
Randol named Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Andrew Randol was chosen to receive recognition as the 2026 Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year. He is the chief executive officer and general manager of Panora Fiber, where he has been employed for more than 30 years. This...
Moylans are Babe Ruth World Series qualifiers
Special to the Times Vedette Connor Moylan, grandson of Pat and Deb Moylan, and Shaun Moylan, their son and one of the coaches, just qualified for the 2026 Babe Ruth World series 14 year old division. The Babe Ruth World Series will be played in Eagle Pass, Texas. The...
A testament to Lewis Underwood
As a young, 23-year-old South Carolina man who was the son of an American Revolutionary War patriot, young Lewis Underwood probably felt duty-bound when it again became necessary for our young country to defend its liberty against England during the War of 1812....
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Cops and Kids Badge Bowl postponed to September NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Aug. 8 but has been postponed until September. When the date and time are determined that information will be published. Panorama High School’s...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — July 27 – Aug. 2, 2026
7-27-26 4:12 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call at Lake Diamondhead 6:46 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 7:14 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard 8:30 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist 9:02 a.m. Guthrie County...
Roger Harold Tallman
1936-2026 Roger Harold Tallman was called home to his Lord on July 31, 2026, in Guthrie Center. The son of Harold Claude and Lois Marie (Harwood) Tallman, Roger was born on the family farm north of Guthrie Center, on Jan. 17, 1936. Roger spent his childhood on a farm...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Aug. 3
Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through...
Panorama Days cribbage tournament results
Special to the Times Vedette Forty contestants took part in the 2026 Panorama Days Cribbage Tournament with each entry fee of $5 being donated to support the Panorama Days festivities. Bill Eby and Stine Seed Company sponsored the event, providing $100 in prize money,...
Carr and Ganske win inaugural Panorama Days Pickleball Tournament
Special to the Times Vedette The first-ever Panorama Days Pickleball Tournament was held Sunday. The results were as follows: 1st Place: Peg Carr and Jay Ganske (Big Bro/Lil Sis) 2nd Place: Team JP (Jake and Paula) 3rd Place: Team Alex Hamilton (Alex and Lenny)...
Panorama Days shows that community spirit always finds a way
Panorama Days wrapped up this past weekend, and what a ride it was. The festivities got off to a soggy start Friday evening as rain and wind crashed the party. Fortunately, Erica Matthies and the Panorama Days planning committee were ready. They made Pivot No. 1,...
Cribbage results from Aug. 3
Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 3, a total of seven players participated. Dan Webb and Sandy Rumelhart got 16s; Robert Klever got a 16 and a 17; and Bill Sheeder got a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand...
Everybody loves a parade!
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Saturday's parade once again proved why it is the signature event of Panorama Days. Fire trucks rolled by. Race cars rumbled through town. Confetti floated through the air. Children darted from curb to curb in pursuit of enough candy...
Fun for the kids — and the adults, too
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Panorama Days featured a Kid Zone on Saturday with unlimited access to inflatables, jousting arena, a mechanical bull, face painting and caricature drawings. Several food vendors also lined First Street while live music was offered on...
Take your dog to the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Guthrie Center Aquatic Center hours have changed for this week. The pool will be open 12:30-3:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily. Also, the pool’s last day of the season will be Friday, Aug. 14. Again this year, dogs will be welcomed in the...
Ski show moves to Sunday
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Lake Panorama Ski Show was scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but high winds made performing too dangerous. The show moved to Sunday, when blue skies and calmer water finally gave those talented skiers the stage they deserved. It...
Fishing derby has record participation
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...
Roaring engines and gleaming chrome
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...
