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Johnston named to Harding University dean’s list
Special to the Times Vedette Emma Johnston, a senior studying child life, of Panora, is among more than 1,300 Harding University students recognized for their academic excellence from grades achieved during the spring 2024 semester. The dean's list is published each...
Iowa State honors spring graduates
Special to the Times Vedette More than 4,450 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 9-11 at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 4,455 students who graduated in May, a total of 4,591...
Help stop the spread of invasive species
From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Governor Kim Reynolds recently proclaimed June as Invasive Species Awareness Month in Iowa. Invasive species, like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spongy moth and oriental bittersweet threaten Iowa’s ecosystem...
Local students graduate from Buena Vista University
Special to the Times Vedette More than 400 Buena Vista University students graduated in spring 2024. Local students who graduated include: Spencer Hunt of Panora graduated with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and exercise science. Stephanie Schroeder of Guthrie...
Bunde receives Alpha Zeta Mu Honors
Special to the Times Vedette Alaina Bunde, Guthrie Center, class of 2026, earned Alpha Zeta Mu honors at Central College in the spring 2024 semester. Students with this honor must be full-time, complete at least three semesters at Central and achieve a minimum...
County Fair Queen candidates sought
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The search is on for the 2025 Guthrie County Fair Queen. On Sunday, Sept. 3, the 2024 Guthrie County Fair Queen, Riley Gibson, will pass the crown to her successor. Below are a few of the qualifications for those interested in competing...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, June 5, 2014 STILL SNAPPY. Attendees at the Winter Marathon and Bridge Party May 29 and displaying a 65 and Still Snappy sign are seated: Mafalda Makey; standing from left: Brenda Dinkla, Joyce Spicer, Ruth...
383 votes… and counting
The votes keep pouring in — and I am not referring to the recent primary elections. Our Best of Guthrie County poll is now up to 383 votes, which surpasses the number cast for any of the candidates in Tuesday’s ballot boxes. I am not sure what that says, but we...
Panora Citizen of the Year nominations now being accepted
Special to the Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place. Criteria for Citizen of the Year: Any service...
Unofficial primary election results
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette As provided by the Guthrie County Auditor, the unofficial results of the June 4 primary election are shown below. Overall, of the county’s 8,287 registered voters, 427 ballots were cast (5.15%). Of that 427 total, 226 voted in the...
ACGC offense explodes late in win over Panorama, 18-4
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette It took a few innings for the ACGC softball (5-2) bats to get hot, but once they did, they didn’t cool off. In the game against Panorama (3-6) on Monday, June 3, ACGC and Panorama were tied, 3-3, heading into the fifth inning. ACGC...
Chargers’ comeback attempt falls short against Panorama, 9-8
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette On Monday, June 3, at Panorama High School, the ACGC boys baseball team (0-6) made several comeback attempts against Panorama (3-6) but ultimately fell short. ACGC took an early 2-0 lead, but Panorama battled back to make it 6-2. The...
Panthers hang on early, falter late in loss to ACGC, 18-4
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette On Monday, June 3, the Panorama softball team (3-6) played at home against ACGC (5-2). The game was tied, 3-3, heading into the fifth inning. ACGC proceeded to score six runs, four runs and five runs in the next three innings to...
Panorama falls to Woodward-Granger, 18-6
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Despite a strong first inning, Panorama softball (3-6) lost to Woodward-Granger (2-4) on Friday, May 31. The Panthers were leading after the top of the second inning, 6-3. After scoring six in the second, and nine in the third,...
Panthers hang on in close win against ACGC, 9-8
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama baseball (3-6) and ACGC (0-6) were trading punches all game long at the Panthers’ baseball field on Monday, June 3. ACGC took an early 2-0 lead after the first inning. Panorama took the lead away from ACGC in the third inning...
Late surge fuels Panorama over Woodward-Granger, 11-10
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette On Friday, May 31, the Panorama baseball team (2-6) picked up its second win of the season thanks to some late heroics away from home against Woodward-Granger (2-6). Panorama took the lead in the top of the fifth inning to go up 4-1,...
Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of June 3, 2024
Special to the Times Vedette Drones at the Extension Office Monday, June 17, 10-11 a.m., grades K-3. Noon to 1 p.m., grades 4-6. Guthrie County Extension Office. Sign up for your reserved spot by calling 641-747-2276. Comment Writers Needed Contact Guthrie...
Bagley fills council and clerk vacancies
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the June 3 regular meeting, the Bagley City Council filled the vacant city clerk position and the one vacant seat on the council. Former councilmember Janett Bennett was the only citizen to submit interest in filling the vacancy...
GCFD assembles, donates sack lunches for Greenfield
Special to the Times Vedette Members of the Guthrie Center Fire Department and their spouses assembled 300 sack lunches on May 31 that were to be donated to those affected by the Greenfield tornado. Several members of the department then took the lunches and drinks...
