A few life lessons from Rudolph

Dec 15, 2025 | Publisher's Column

My recent pregnant reindeer column inspired a few of you to share thoughts about Santa’s sleigh-pullers, specifically a red-nosed one named Rudolph. I summarized a few of them, and I share of few of my comments as well. I am now inspired to take 52 minutes and watch...

Winter weather driving in Iowa

Dec 11, 2025 | Publisher's Column

Most of you reading this were born and raised in Iowa and have dealt with winter weather driving. If you weren’t, then you are forgiven for your awful driving habits when the snow hits. For the rest of you who have experienced this many, many times… come on. It’s...

More than 180 attend Breakfast with Santa in Panora

Dec 8, 2025 | News

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette The Breakfast with Santa and Camp Candycane craft events were held on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Panora Community Center. More than 180 people came out to see Santa Claus and enjoy some cakes on the...

Scoop it, pack it, block it

Dec 8, 2025 | Publisher's Column

With some snow on the ground this year, I can’t help but think of the countless hours I spent as a child playing in the white stuff. Sledding down hills. Having snowball fights. Making snowmen. But, there was one snow activity I could never seem to master — igloo...

Ten Squared Men’s and Women’s groups donate $36,300 to New Opportunities

Dec 5, 2025 | News

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...