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IKM-Manning pulls out comeback victory over Panorama girls, 57-53
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls basketball team (0-2) lost at IKM-Manning (2-1) on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Panthers led by 10 points entering the fourth quarter, 42-32. A late rally from the Wolves, outscoring Panorama 25-11 in the final stanza gave...
Panorama girls drop opener to Woodward-Granger, 57-43
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls basketball team (0-1) lost its season opener at home on Tuesday, Dec. 2 against Woodward-Granger (0-1). Panorama got off to a rough start, exiting the first quarter down 25-2. The Panthers clawed their way back to...
Panther boys basketball loses to IKM-Manning, 73-47
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys basketball team (0-2) lost at IKM-Manning (1-1) on Thursday, Dec. 4. Panorama trailed by nine points heading into the second half, 33-24, but a rally from IKM-Manning ultimately separated the two teams. The Panthers...
Panther boys hoops fall late to Woodward-Granger, 78-72
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys basketball team (0-1) lost its first game of the season in close fashion to Woodward-Granger (1-0) at home on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Panorama ended the first quarter leading, 17-16, but would cede the lead to the Hawks,...
Charger wrestling wins 2 duals, drops 1 at season opener
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC wrestling team began its season with a quadrangular meet at East Union on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Chargers won two of their duals on the night — one against East Union, 52-18, and the other against West Central Valley, 48-27....
ACGC’s Baudler chosen to coach 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA Senior All-Star Series
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette ACGC’s head girls basketball coach, Brad Baudler, was selected as the one of the coaches for the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association’s 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA All-Star Series. Baudler will be joined by co-coach Richard Wettengel of...
No. 8 Chargers roll past West Central Valley, 58-20
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (2-0) defeated West Central Valley (0-2), 58-20 on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at home. Two Chargers reached double figures in scoring: Camdyn Richter with 16 and Kailee Kautzky with 12. Stella Largent and...
Ten Squared Men’s and Women’s groups donate $36,300 to New Opportunities
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette For the first time, the Ten Squared Men’s and the Ten Squared Women’s groups chose the same organization to donate to, providing combined total contributions of $36,300 to New Opportunities. The Ten Squared Men met had its final...
Haley Equipment holds food drive
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Haley Equipment is hosting a food drive now through Dec. 23 to support families in need. “Recognizing a growing need in our region, our employees have long collected donations for local food pantries. This year, we wanted to do something...
Area food pantries are here to help
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette A number of food pantries are available throughout the county to help those in need. Some of the options include: New Opportunities, 400 State St. in Guthrie Center. Call 641-747-3845 to make an appointment. Presbyterian Church, 701 State...
For Shirley Konz, art and nature merge
Panora artist paints on many surfaces. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, November 2025 Shirley Konz of Panora discovered long ago that she enjoyed painting, and she has never stopped. “I started back in the 1970s and 1980s with oil painting, watching Bob Ross on...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Dec. 2, 2015 GETTING READY FOR SANTA. Mary and Dave Beidelman help set up Christmas displays on the town square in Panora Saturday afternoon. The lighting of town square will be held Saturday, Dec. 5....
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Nov. 24-30, 2025
11-24-25 4:50 a.m. Panora Ambulance transported a patient from Guthrie County Hospital to Des Moines 6:20 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy checked on a disabled vehicle in rural Panora 8:10 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a harassment complaint in Guthrie Center...
Cribbage results from Dec. 3
Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 3, a total of 11 players participated. Lela Schwartz and Dan Webb each got a 16; Rhonda Titus got an 18; Dick Ellis had three 16s; Frank Kearan, Sandy Rumelhart and Robert Klever each got a 20; and Dennis Betts had a 21. The...
Why I dislike the College Football Playoff
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette It would be a shame if this column just turned into why I hate certain things, but I promise to bring the positivity back soon. For now, I have to rant again. For the sake of your time, and Shane’s editing of this, I cut out about...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Holiday basket auction Dec. 5 in Guthrie Center On Friday, Dec. 5, a silent auction fundraiser will be held at The New Homestead (2306 State St.). Bidding will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Springbrook Park Brainstorming and Full Moon Hike...
Holiday season church services
This time of year, many local churches hold special services for Advent, Christmas and New Year’s. Below is a partial listing. Additional services or updates can be sent to rich@gctimesnews.com. Sunday, Dec. 7 A live nativity program will be presented on Sunday, Dec....
You can save a life
Special to the Times Vedette As the holidays get closer, more people are enjoying holiday celebrations and gatherings. Getting together with friends, relatives and coworkers in this season offers relaxation and cheer. Others enjoy holiday movies and dinner out. New...
Truly independent
Independent. It is an interesting word with interesting meanings. I throw the word around a lot and stress how important it is for local media to be independent, but that’s just one definition. So what else does “independent” mean? Some say it means not to be...
