Learning to conform

Feb 16, 2026 | Publisher's Column

As human beings, we tend to gravitate toward others who are similar to us. Similar backgrounds. Similar beliefs. Similar values. It’s natural, and it should not be condemned. Can we learn from others who are not like us? Absolutely, and we should. But, that doesn’t...

Survey says…

Feb 13, 2026 | Publisher's Column

Are poll results news? Look at most any daily newspaper, and those editors clearly say yes. Even so, some of us are beginning to wonder if the gathering of people’s opinions warrants news coverage at all.  Don’t get me wrong. We do our own silly polls. You can find...

Panora Chamber holds Community Gala Saturday

Feb 10, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Panora Chamber of Commerce held its Community Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Captain’s Pick at the Lake Panorama Conference Center with more than 135 attendees. The event brought together many new members and longtime supporters....

Fired up for pancakes in Yale!

Feb 10, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Yale Fire Department held its 24th annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 9  from 7 a.m. to noon at the Yale Community Building. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy were served as a fundraiser for the department. Food...

Panora City Council revisits lack of water meter access in apartment building

Feb 10, 2026 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The regular meeting of the Panora City Council was held on Monday, Feb. 9 with the bulk of the meeting dedicated to a follow-up discussion on the lack of water meter access to an apartment building, as well as a budget workshop review...