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Panorama girls start win streak with victory over I-35, 55-42
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette After an 0-4 start, the Panorama girls basketball team (2-4) has now won two straight games. Panorama was down narrowly at halftime, 20-18, but amped up their play in the second half. The Panthers outscored the Roadrunners 37-22 in...
Panorama girls wrestling competes at Tiger Invite tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama girls wrestling team hits the mat tonight, Friday, Dec. 19 to compete in the Tiger Invite. Other teams at the tournament will be host Carroll, Pocahontas Area, Baxter, Sioux City East, East Sac County, Kuemper Catholic...
Panther boys host quadrangular for senior night
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama boys wrestling team hosted a quadrangular meet for its senior night on Thursday, Dec. 18. Panorama seniors honored were Conner Knapp, Nate Spencer, Syler Shaffer, Zach Hayden, Dylan Donovan, Blake Holman, Blake Schwartz,...
Charger boys battle Panorama tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys basketball team (1-4) host Panorama (0-6) on Friday, Dec. 19. The Chargers secured their first win of the season last week, while the Panthers will hope to gain their first against a WCAC opponent. ACGC won the two...
No. 8 Chargers host Panorama girls tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The No. 8 ACGC girls basketball team (6-0) will hit the hardwood against local rival and WCAC foe Panorama (2-4) tonight, Friday, Dec. 19. The series has been historically dominated by Panorama, but ACGC found the upper hand last...
ACGC wrestling wins 3 duals at Panorama quad
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys wrestling team left Panorama with three dual wins on Thursday, Dec. 18. The Chargers played spoiler to Panorama’s senior night, winning their closest dual of the night, 39-30. ACGC won the other duals against Ogden,...
Chargers win 1, lose 2 at home quadrangular
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The ACGC boys wrestling team competed in a home quadrangular meet on Tuesday, Dec. 16. ACGC picked up a 47-24 win over Pleasantville and lost duals to Earlham, 48-22, and Central Decatur, 51-27.
Guthrie Center School board officially names Matthewson as high school principal
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 18 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center School Board, the board members considered a recommendation regarding Cody Matthewson, who has been serving as interim principal for the high school. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen...
Rivalry week in Guthrie County
It’s rivalry week in Guthrie County. Not only are the boys and girls basketball teams for Panorama and ACGC facing off against each other on the hardwood at ACGC tonight, but last night saw the schools’ wrestling programs hit the mats against each other, with ACGC...
Holiday lights all aglow
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Recent warm temperatures have melted most of the snow, which could put a damper on holiday cheer. But local homes are making up for it with beautiful lighting displays. This display at the home of Rick and Renee Baier at 506 Division St....
Thomas Lee Brooks
1996-2025 Thomas Lee Brooks, a man of courage and remarkable handiness, left this world on Dec. 11, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on Sept. 28, 1996, in Des Moines, Thomas grew into a person who could always be relied upon to lend a helping hand. His final moments were...
Dale Betts
1953-2025 Dale Craig Betts was born Oct. 30, 1953, in Richland, Washington, at the U.S. Military Hospital at Camp Hanford to Richard and Lois Betts. Dale was raised on a farm south of Jefferson. He attended Jefferson Community School until graduation in 1972. During...
Kirkpatrick named to Mercy College of Health Sciences President’s List
Special to the Times Vedette Brianna Kirkpatrick of Panora has been named to the President's List for the fall 2025 quarter and semester terms at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a...
Holiday season church services
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Many local churches are holding special services for Christmas and New Year’s. Below is a partial listing. Additional services or updates can be sent to rich@gctimesnews.com. Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. at Casey...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Extended shopping hours To allow holiday shoppers the chance at those last-minute purchases, the following businesses are extending hours as shown: Strawberry Patch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tractor Supply Company, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Paint your own...
Cribbage results from Dec. 17
Special to the Times Vedette On Dec. 17, a total of eight players participated. Wayne Nickel, Dave Kading and Dick Ellis each got a 16, Sandy Rumelhart got a 21, and Robert Klever ended up with a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Dec. 24, 2015 IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS... IN PANORA! A lighted display adds cheer to downtown Panora. ________________________________ 20 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie Center...
Heartfelt gratefulness
Most of you have likely completed all of your Christmas shopping by now. Since there are only a few more days till Christmas, that’s a good thing. Hopefully, you were able to purchase products and services from the many local merchants in the area. That effort truly...
Guthrie County Supervisors discuss size and makeup of EMS advisory council
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, discussion was held regarding how to create an EMS advisory council, as the county investigates the feasibility of designating EMS as an essential service. Panora EMS...
