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Panorama boys and girls basketball to scrimmage Greene County tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama’s boys and girls basketball squads will get their first action tonight, Friday, Nov. 21, in the form of scrimmages against Greene County at home. The girls game starts at 6 p.m., and the boys game is at 7:30 p.m.
Panorama girls wrestling competes at 2025 Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff on Saturday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls wrestling squad competes at the 2025 Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 22. A total of 34 teams will be competing at the event.
Charger girls basketball 8th in preseason rankings, first game on Monday against IKM-Manning
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC girls basketball team is ranked 8th in 2A heading into the season after the IGHSAU posted its preseason rankings. The Chargers finished last season 22-2 after losing in the Region 1 Championship game. Their season begins at...
Vaughan named District Coach of the Year, Largent 3rdTeam All-State
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC volleyball team announced two more award winners after its successful 2025 campaign. Head Coach Caley Vaughan was named the 2A Central District Coach of the Year. She led the Chargers to a 24-12 record in her first year at...
Iowa high school state football championships and World Cup madness
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette State football championships It’s football championship week here in Iowa. Some champions have already been determined: Class 8-player, won by Bishop Garrigan over Woodbine, 44-42. Class A, won by MMCRU over Saint Ansgar, 30-17. Class...
Sleigh bells ring
Special to the Times Vedette The Bruce Riddle family, 100 West Third St. in Casey, is collecting donations for the Adair Casey Food Pantry during the holiday season from 3-9:30 p.m. Simply leave items in the sleigh, located in one of the most decorated yards in town....
Be aware of the warning signs of problem gambling
Special to the Times Vedette The winter holidays are right around the corner. We often think of warm, cozy gatherings with family and friends, sharing our favorite foods, beverages and seasonal treats. But, did you know that another holiday tradition some people enjoy...
Hester Joins EXIT Country Realty in Panora
Special to the Times VedetteEXIT Country Realty announced that Joel Hester has joined its team of real estate sales professionals. EXIT Country Realty, located at 108 E. Main St. in Panora, is a member of EXIT Realty Upper Midwest's network of independently owned and...
Cribbage results from Nov. 19
Special to the Times Vedette On Nov. 19, a total of 13 players participated. Paul McCool and Dennis Betts each got a 16; Rhonda Titus and Robert Klever got two 16s; and Richard Ellis, Dave Richter and Lela Schwartz won with a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players...
HawkGuy says he never ‘tires’ of bike repair
Willis Sheeder enjoys giving bicycles another life. By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, November 2025 Willis Sheeder of Guthrie Center enjoys riding his bicycle, and that has led to him working on bikes as well. His business name is “HawkGuy The Bike Guy.”...
More than 150 attend Veterans Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette A freewill donation Veterans Pancake Breakfast was held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8-11 a.m. at The Captain’s Pick, and more than 150 people were served. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which were nearly $4,000, are going to VFW Post 5510...
Have a favorite holiday recipe?
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Most families have an item that simply MUST be on the table during the holidays. The December issues of Guthrie Center Times and Panora Times will feature some of these favorite holiday recipes. If your family has such a recipe, submit it...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 19, 2015 HONORABLE MENTION. Panorama senior Emily Houston was named honorable mention when West Central Conference coaches released their teams for the 2015 volleyball season....
Can’t live without them
“I wear slippers all the time (Cold feet, Nov. 18, 2025). I don’t think my delivery drivers would recognize me without them. One time I had big ‘dog’ slippers and even put up my Christmas lights (in the snow). Can’t live without them. Good column. Love reading what...
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. Sunday, Nov. 23 - Guthrie...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Happy Trails for Coffman and Lake Nov. 24 On Monday, Nov. 24, The New Homestead (2306 State St. in Guthrie Center) will hold a “Happy Trails” retirement party for longtime staff members Deb Coffman and Don Lake. The event will be 2-4...
Stitch & Chatter holds annual giveaway
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Nov. 5, the Stitch & Chatter group met for the giveaway of the quilts and various items they have created for charitable causes in the area. Items donated included quilts, dolls, stuffed animals, fabric balls, stocking caps and...
Guthrie Center School Board accepts $125,000 bid for stair replacement
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Nov. 19 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board, the board members discussed a bid for replacement of the front stairs outside the high school. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen reported on the expected scope of the...
ACGC vocalists to All-State Music Festival
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Oct. 25, nine ACGC vocalists traveled to Atlantic High School to audition for spots in the 2025 Iowa All State Music Festival. ACGC Vocal Director Kelsey Dinkla shared her pride in the hard work the students did to prepare and perform....
