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Memories of Mr. Ray Clough’s bobsled
By Cheryl Castile | Times Vedette You had to wait until you were in seventh grade to get to ride in the bobsled, and having two older sisters who had been passengers for a few years before I became of age, the wait seemed forever. The year was 1954 when Mr. Clough, at...
Join a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest. More than 40 parks are hosting either a guided group hike or suggesting a self-guided hike. Hikers can expect to be...
Boil advisory lifted for city of Bayard
Special to the Times Vedette A boil advisory that was issued for the City of Bayard on Dec. 10 due to a water main break, requiring the depressurization of the entire system, has been lifted. Repairs to the main have been completed, and the affected area has been...
Stay safe on the ice this winter
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Outdoor ice enthusiasts are ready to get out ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating or fat-tire bike riding. The DNR...
Hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowans can buy 2025 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2024 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident...
An uncomplicated invitation to celebrate the Christmas season
Those of us who grew up in Midwest communities share many of the same Christmastime experiences. Decorating the Christmas tree. Baking lots of sweets. Gathering of family. Opening of Christmas presents. Eating traditional foods. Attending a Christmas service at a...
Betty Lou Thompson
1938-2024 Betty Lou (Wetzel) Thompson, 86, daughter of Ralph Merle Wetzel and Sarah (Guss) Wetzel, was born July 24, 1938, in Manilla in Shelby County, Iowa. She passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Thomas Rest Haven, Coon Rapids. Betty grew up on a farm in southwest...
Guthrie County Supervisors vote to engage with counsel regarding hazardous pipeline issue
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette At the Dec. 10 regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held regarding the option of engaging with Tim Whipple of Ahlers & Cooney for legal representation in the matter of hazardous liquid...
ACGC spreads the wealth in double-digit win over Woodward-Granger, 56-28
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC girls basketball (3-0) earned its third straight win after defeating Woodward-Granger at home on Friday, Dec. 6. ACGC spread the wealth on offense, on the boards and on defense. Camdyn Richter led with 17 points, Stella Largent...
Cline and Sloss take 1st, ACGC finishes 3rd at Dennis Field Invitational
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC boys wrestling traveled to Woodward-Granger High School to compete in the Dennis Field Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 7. Two Chargers won championships, Ryder Cline (144) and Gavin Sloss (132). Several others placed highly....
South scores 36 as Chargers dominate Woodward-Granger, 88-57
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC basketball (2-0) earned a blowout win over Woodward-Granger (0-2) on Friday, Dec. 6. The Chargers were slow out of the gate, trailing by three at the end of the first quarter. That wouldn’t last long as ACGC would outscore the...
Cooper, Christe and Knapp take 1st, Schwartz, Wagner 2nd at Treynor Wrestling Invite
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama boys wrestling competed at the Treynor Cardinal Boys Wrestling Invite on Saturday, Dec. 7. Five Panthers placed at the meet, with three winning their weight classes. Joel Cooper (285) defeated Jayden Beckman of St. Albert and...
Panorama girls compete at Woodward-Granger Wrestling Invite
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama girls wrestling took to the mat during the Woodward-Granger girls wrestling invite on Friday, Dec. 6. Eleven Panorama wrestlers competed at the meet and all but one came away with points. Four Panthers had third-place...
Panthers hot start continues, defeat Madrid, 51-35
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama girls basketball (4-0) defeated Madrid (2-2) at home to continue its early-season winning streak on Friday, Dec. 6. Morgan Crees continued to lead the team in scoring and earned herself a double-double in the process. Crees...
Panthers fall to Madrid, 75-42
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama boys basketball (1-2) lost its home matchup with Madrid (3-0), 75-42, on Friday, Dec. 6. AJ Draper had a solid game for Panorama despite the final score. Draper led the team in points with 11, rebounds with 7, assists with 3...
Great weather for annual Holiday Home Tour
By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette Spring-like temperatures this past Sunday resulted in good participation in the annual holiday tour of homes sponsored by Women for Panora’s Future (WFPF). A total of $2,000 was raised through sales of both tour and raffle tickets....
Experience holiday fun all around Guthrie County
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Many holiday traditions and events are upcoming in the Guthrie County area. Here is a partial listing: Saturday, Dec. 14 Santa comes to Jamaica 1 p.m. at Jamaica Fire Station Santa comes to Bagley Fire Station 5 p.m. Pictures with...
Panora City Council sets committees for 2025
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Dec. 9, the councilmembers reviewed various dates related to budgeting for the upcoming fiscal year. Also listed were the updated council committee assignments, which include:...
Guthrie County Hospital outperforms budget
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 2 regular monthly meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board, the trustees reviewed budgetary data showing overall positive results. According to CEO Chris Stipe, “Bottom line, we are outperforming our budget by more...
