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Panorama Days 2024 5K Run/Walk results

Special to the Times Vedette A record-setting 120 runners participated in the Panorama Days 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 3. Kal Hoppe, 19, of Clive won first place in a time of 16 minutes, 15 seconds. Susie Howard, 68, of Greenwood, Indiana, was the oldest runner....

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Yester Years

10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Aug. 7, 2014 NEW ZEALANDER. For Panora's Phillip Lubeck, New Zealand is home away from home. He is shown here hiking near Lago de Atitlan, Guatemala. ___________________________________________________ 20...

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A lousy hugger

I am not a good hugger, but I am working on it. I didn’t realize I was a lousy hugger until my friend Terri told me, “You are a lousy hugger.” I was slightly insulted. Wouldn’t you be? So I asked her, “What makes a good hug?” She replied, “Well, you could start by...

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School registration at area schools is open

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Registration is now open for students enrolling in Panorama and ACGC schools. Details are shown below. Panorama Schools Online registration is offered on the school district’s website (www.panoramaschools.org). On the left side of the...

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Registration for Panorama Youth Football opens up

Special to the Times Vedette Registration for the Panorama Youth Football program has begun. Those interested should request a form via email from Youth Coordinator Blake Michelsen at bpd.michelsen@gmail.com. Information needed on the form includes student name, grade...

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Panorama Days 2024 Cribbage Tournament winners 

Special to the Times Vedette Forty contestants took part in the 2024 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,...

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More than just books

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette Back to school displays are popping up in stores, and advertisements for school supplies are seemingly everywhere — the universal sign for the end of summer. So, before the summer runs out and kids have to actually use...

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Laughery honored for 35 years of service 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright recently presented an award to civil clerk Leora Laughery for 35 years of service to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Arganbright praised Laughery’s skills and dedication.

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Annual Harwood/Latshaw Family Reunion held July 28

Special to the Times Vedette The annual Harwood/Latshaw family reunion was held Sunday, July 28 at the Stuart American Legion Hall in Stuart. Plenty of good food and conversations were had by those signing the guest book: Ed, Shirley and Nicole Menefee, Maryville,...

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Cribbage results from Aug. 6

Special to the Times Vedette On Aug. 6, a total of 16 players participated. Dan Webb got two 16s, Dave Kading got a 16, Bill Sheeder got a 17, Sue Mozingo played a 21, and Robert Klever had a 22. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...

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Harmann named 2024 Panora Citizen of the Year

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Panora Citizen of the Year award has a long history of recognizing community members who have given of themselves to better the Panora and Lake Panorama community. The Panora Chamber of Commerce asked for and collected nominations...

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Yard winner finale for Adair 

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Congratulations to the Adair Yard of the Month recipients Tracy Jensen and Jade Irlmeier, who reside at 104 Guthrie St. This is the last Yard of the Month for 2024. The Adair Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month program will resume next...

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Many hands made 2024 All School Reunion a success

Special to the Times Vedette The All School Reunion was held July 5-7 and provided an opportunity for former students to come back and share fellowship with classmates and others. The wide variety of events scheduled provided activities that appealed to most everyone,...

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Sellers named to 2A First Team All-State

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama senior Jaidyn Sellers was named to the 2A All-State First Team for softball. The future Iowa Hawkeye had a productive 2024. She batted .476, recorded more home runs (10) than singles (8), had 15 RBIs and was walked 28 times....

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Ram truck collides with bull in roadway

Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Todd Thorn reported a vehicle collision with an animal occurring on July 30 at 4:45 p.m. on Quail Road/K Avenue just north of the intersection with 100th. Ethan Steven Carstens, 16, of Bagley was driving a...

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Simpson College Dean’s List Spring 2024

Special to the Times Vedette Simpson College announced that 204 students made the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the Dean's List achieved a GPA between 3.70 and 3.99. Local students are listed below. Laura Anthofer of Coon Rapids Mitchell...

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