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Sharon Louise Smith
1942-2024 Sharon Louise Smith, age 82, of Panora, and formerly of Bayard, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Panora Specialty Care Center. Sharon was born on Nov. 24, 1942, in Yale, and she was the daughter of Delbert and Dorothy (Bollerman) Deardorf. She grew...
Something to chew on
Consumers spend more than $22 billion on chewing gum annually, and that number is growing. What’s pushing this? It is driven by “stress-relieving properties,” “a growing shift from sugared gums to sugar-free gums,” and an “increasing preference for products that offer...
REC annual meeting is Saturday
Special to the Times Vedette The Guthrie County REC annual meeting is Saturday, Jan. 4, at the event center at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds. Property owners residing in Districts 1, 2 or 3 have directors up for reelection and should have received a ballot in the...
Hunting seasons starting to close
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10. Squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31. Furbearer seasons and rabbit season is open until Feb....
Ladies’ Night Snowman Extravaganza Jan. 23
Special to the Times Vedette Enjoy a fun-filled evening of snowman-building at the Snow Much Fun: Ladies' Night Snowman Extravaganza on Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Lake Lumber, 405 E. Clay St. in Panora. Bring your creativity and any fun decorations for your snowman,...
Iowa farmland values fall, breaking five-year trend
From Iowa State University Extension and Outreach The annual Iowa State University Land Value Survey found that farmland values decreased 3.1%, or $369, to $11,467 per acre. The decrease this year nearly erases the 3.7% increase from last year and ends a five-year...
15 Barracuda swimmers qualify for GISL State Meet, 5 qualify for Regionals
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Guthrie County Barracuda Summer Swim Team is getting plenty of representation this winter with more than 30 swimmers competing with the Perry Area Winter Swim Team. Head Coach Dana Stein has been coaching the Guthrie County swim...
Cribbage results from Dec. 27 and Dec. 30
Special to the Times Vedette On Friday, Dec. 27, a total of six players participated. Allen Pierce got a 16, 16 and a 20; Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 17; and Robert Klever got a 16. On Monday, Dec. 30, a total of 13 players participated. Dennis Bets got an 18;...
Adair County Cattlemen’s 2025 Banquet is Jan. 18
Special to the Times Vedette Mark your calendars for a night of celebration at the Adair County Cattlemen's 2025 Annual Banquet on Jan. 18 from 8-11 p.m. at the Adair County Fairgrounds. The evening will feature a prime rib dinner, an annual meeting, auctions and live...
ACGC FFA soup supper is Jan. 12
Special to the Times Vedette Join the ACGC FFA chapter for an evening of food, fun and recognition on Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium in Guthrie Center. This event will feature a variety of activities including a Greenhand jacket ceremony for new...
High school sports competitions resume Jan. 3
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Student athletes are on break during the holiday season but will soon be back in action. Panorama: Boys basketball: At home vs. Pleasantville (2-3), Friday, Jan. 3 Girls basketball: At home vs. Pleasantville (5-2), Friday, Jan. 3 Boys...
Marian Catherine McQuaid
1941-2024 Marian McQuaid died peacefully on Dec. 23, 2024, at Halcyon House, after a lengthy illness. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond, Iowa, with Fr. Bill Roush officiating. Interment will take...
ACGC Pre-K – Junior High Menu – January 2025
ACGC High School Menu – January 2025
Nostalgia for the 1990s hits an all-time high in ‘Y2K’
It’s messy, uneven and often frustrating, but it’s also packed with laugh-out-loud moments and a nostalgic charm that’s difficult to resist. By David Rowley | Special to the Times Vedette Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter’s “Y2K” is a throwback to the dope...
My first car
Locals share beloved stories about their first vehicles By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times Whether it was a brand new roadster or an old jalopy that was barely road-worthy, most of us can recall our first car. And these first cars often have the best...
Bryton Insurance focuses on local service
Company will officially take over accounts of property and casualty insurance customers from Hemphill & Associates on Jan. 1 due to retirement of Doug Hemphill. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times Bryton Insurance in Panora has a well-known storefront in...
Santa Send Off
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Christmas Eve, Santa was escorted throughout Guthrie Center by members of the Guthrie Center Fire Department. Kids of all ages came out for a peek at Santa before he made his worldwide trek to deliver presents.
The Christmas music debate
Christmas Day may be over, but the Christmas season continues — and so do the holiday songs, at least for me. Although I can’t play an instrument, and I flunked choir in eighth grade, I truly appreciate music. I still spin vinyl on my record player, play my cassettes...
