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Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike at Springbrook State Park
Special to the Times Vedette Join the staff of Springbrook State Park on a free, guided hike on New Year’s Day. Hikers can meet at 1 p.m. outside the park office, for a 2-mile hike led by park staff. “First Day Hikes have become a tradition for Iowans to experience...
Panora City Council revisits issue of hunting within city limits
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Dec. 8, the council returned to a previously discussed issue of citizens being allowed to goose hunt on a private property within city limits. “A number of things have been brought...
Guthrie Center City Council sets wage increase at 4%
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 8 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, possible wage increases for city employees were discussed. Suggestions included a flat rate increase of $1.25 hourly, or a 4% increase. Street Department Director...
Fire fatality in rural Guthrie Center
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 6, the Guthrie Center Fire Department and Panora EMS responded to a secondary building fire at 2094 Hickory Ave. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to the house. Upon extinguishing the fire,...
Rep. Nordman honored with Gold Star Award from Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association
Special to the Times Vedette State Representative Carter Nordman (R-Dallas Center) has been awarded the Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association (ISSDA) 2025 Gold Star Award in recognition of his public service and commitment to protecting the safety of all...
More than 180 attend Breakfast with Santa in Panora
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Breakfast with Santa and Camp Candycane craft events were held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Panora Community Center. More than 180 people came out to see Santa Claus and enjoy some cakes on the griddle.
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Dec. 1-7, 2025
12-1-25 8:15 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Panora 10:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Dexter 10:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Sheriff provided traffic control for a funeral in Guthrie Center 11:38 a.m. Guthrie...
Cribbage results from Dec. 5 and Dec. 8
Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 5, a total of nine players participated. Rhonda Titus got a 16; Dan Webb got a 17, 16 and 17; Sandy Rumelhart got an 18; Bill Sheeder got a 20, and Dave Richter got a 24. On Dec. 8, a total of 10 players participated. Bill...
Can’t unsee the images in her mind
“Good day, Shane. My husband and I moved to a home at Lake Panorama in 2001. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Panora Times. However, I was furious when I read your commentary in the November 2025 issue. I have been an animal lover since I was born. My dad and I...
Donald L. Hamilton
1939-2025 Donald L. Hamilton, 86, son of Charles and Ruby (Jensen) Hamilton, was born at home on March 13, 1939, in Hampton. He passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at the Guthrie County Hospital, Guthrie Center. The family moved to Des Moines in 1951, and Don graduated...
Karla Caltrider
1938-2025 Karla Caltrider, 87, of Casey, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Heritage House in Atlantic. Karla Jane was born on May 7, 1938, at the Larson Hospital in Adair, the daughter of Raymond Michael William and Lucille Marie (Hammond) Wesack. She grew up with her...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette On Monday, Dec. 1, the Taylor Meeting Room at the MJB Library received a delivery of new tables and chairs. The sturdy nesting tables are on wheels for easy movement. The new chairs have good lumbar support, a sturdy base...
Scoop it, pack it, block it
With some snow on the ground this year, I can’t help but think of the countless hours I spent as a child playing in the white stuff. Sledding down hills. Having snowball fights. Making snowmen. But, there was one snow activity I could never seem to master — igloo...
ACGC dance team performs
Photos by Mark Reno | Special to the Times Vedette The ACGC dance team performed during halftime of the Chargers’ boys basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in Guthrie Center.
Matthewson to step down as ACGC track and field coach
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC’s Cody Matthewson announced an unofficial announcement on social media that he is stepping down as ACGC’s head track and field coach. This was made in the wake of his accepting the 9-12 principal position at the high school last...
ACGC boys start season with close loss to West Central Valley, 69-61
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys basketball team (1-0) got off on the wrong foot at home against West Central Valley (1-0) on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Joe Crawford led the Chargers in scoring with 23 points. Thomas Skram joined him in double figures with 14....
Panorama girls wrestling competes at Woodward-Granger Girls Wrestling Invite tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls wrestling team will do battle at the Woodward-Granger Girls Wrestling Invite tonight, Friday, Dec. 5. Other teams at the meet will be Albia, Ballard, Boone, Earlham, Osage, Panorama, Southeast Warren, Southwest...
Panther boys win 1, drop 2 at home quad
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys wrestling team hosted a quadrangular meet against Coon Rapids-Bayard, Manson NW-Webster and Southeast Valley on Thursday, Dec. 4. Panorama would lose two of the duals, one to CR-B, 53-24, and one to Manson...
Panther boys wrestling starts season with 1 win, 1 loss at home triangular
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys wrestling team won one dual and lost the other at its home triangular on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Panthers squared off against Nodaway Valley and Coon Rapids-Bayard. Panorama won its dual over Nodaway Valley, 36-32, and...
