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Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 26, 2015 ON THE REBOUND. Returning letter winners for the Panorama boys basketball team for 2015-16 are, front row: Mitchell Wagler, Levi Leiferman, Gabe Richey, Will Babcock and Aaron Klinge. Back...
All of Santa’s reindeer are female — and pregnant?
With the Thanksgiving holiday now behind us and Christmas holiday quickly approaching, that doesn’t leave much time for a good debate. Maybe so, but here is you can still toss this around with family members as you chow down on leftovers this weekend. It has to do...
Making smiles at Lakeshore Family Dentistry
By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, November 2025 A familiar building in Panora is Lakeshore Family Dentistry, the office of Dr. Larry Spray and his team. The practice has been located at 709 E. Main St. in Panora for 13 years. “We have four exam rooms,” Dr. Spray...
Congregate meal menus for December 2025
Guthrie County Supervisors set hearing on subdivision
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Nov. 25 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, a public hearing was set regarding the proposed Calmer Minor Subdivision (29-80-30 near Highway 4). Chris Whitaker of Region XII explained. “Mr. Calmer requested a...
Panther girls wrestling competes at Central Iowa Kickoff
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls wrestling team hit the mat on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Nevada High School for the 2025 Central Iowa Kickoff Tournament. The girls were competing against 32 other schools at the event. In the varsity bracket, the...
No. 8 Chargers start season with win over IKM-Manning, 64-35
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (1-0) tipped off its season with an away victory over IKM-Manning (0-1) on Monday, Nov. 24. The Chargers jumped out to a 24-9 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back. There were...
Cribbage results from Nov. 21 and Nov. 24
Special to the Times Vedette On Nov. 21, a total of nine players participated. Roy Carl got a 16 and a 17; Rhonda Titus got two 17s; Lela Schwartz had a 20; and Robert Klever got a 21 to win the kitty. On Nov. 24, Wayne Nickel got a 24; Rhonda Titus got a 17; and...
Guthrie Center City Council approves funds for firefighter fund
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Nov. 24, Fire Chief Cory Campbell addressed the council to request approval for a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the city’s firefighters as a way to encourage...
Panora City Council approves Urban Renewal Area expansion
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Nov. 24, the council held a public hearing on the proposed expansion of the Central Panora Urban Renewal Area. “We had our consultation meeting, which nobody attended, and then we...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Santa visits Panora Nov. 26 On Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m., Santa Claus will be at the Panora town square and gazebo to see the lighted decorations at the town square and to start spreading holiday cheer. Turkey Trot Nov. 27 in Panora...
‘Happy Trails’ to Coffman and Lake
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Monday, Nov. 24, a “Happy Trails” retirement event was held for Deb Coffman and Don Lake, who are retiring from their longtime positions in the Activities department at The New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Attendees enjoyed visiting...
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report — Week of Nov. 24, 2025
Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through...
Holiday season church services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This time of year, many local churches hold special services for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and/or New Year’s. Below is a partial listing. Additional services or updates can be sent to rich@gctimesnews.com. Wednesday, Nov. 26 - St....
Retiree’s knives carve out a niche
Darwin Wetzel says his years of working with metal have served him well, giving him knowledge of the technical aspects of the steel he works with. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, November 2025 After retiring and facing a lengthy ordeal with diabetic...
More than just books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette In a few days, families will be gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving. We look forward to family time, and while we are thankful for the chance to all be together, sometimes all that togetherness can be a lot. Here is a...
Charles ‘Chuck’ Hawley
1940-2025 Charles “Chuck” Mason Hawley, 85, son of Merle and Alice (Underwood) Hawley, was born Nov. 7, 1940, in Anamosa. He passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Chuck graduated from Olin High School and Upper Iowa University. On July...
Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report — Nov. 17-23, 2025
11-17-25 8:30 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center 9:10 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted an individual in Guthrie Center 10:10 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a possible fraud 12:08 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Reserve...
A well-deserved gravy train
Turkey. Stuffing. Green bean casserole. Hot rolls. Cranberry sauce. Mashed potatoes. Those are the foods that often grace our dining table on Thanksgiving day, along with one other customary staple — gravy. Yes, gravy. The wonderful potato topper made from the juices...
