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Panorama and ACGC FFA members attend convention in Indianapolis
Special to the Times Vedette Students from Panorama FFA and ACGC FFA recently attended the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Panorama’s group included 10 members who visited Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger, the Indianapolis Speedway and more attractions....
Guthrie County Community Foundation provides $210,410 to 27 area organizations
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Guthrie County Community Foundation (GCCF) held a reception at the Guthrie Activity Center to hear from the various organizations that received funds from GCCF. This year’s grants totaled $210,410 among the 27...
Yester Years
10 years ago From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Nov. 10, 2016 MEAT STICKS DONATION. Landus Cooperative and its Feed Ingredient Supplier NutraBlend Corp has donated 5,500 meat sticks to the area Back Pack programs at elementary schools in Panora, Guthrie...
Whiterock unveils logo and plans
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Nov. 12, staff and board members of Whiterock Conservancy unveiled a new logo and shared information on the first-ever master plan for the area. Whiterock offers a total of more than 40 miles of trails with portions for walkers,...
Panora Christmas tree lights up for the season
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Thursday evening, the town square in Panora drew a crowd as the large Christmas tree was lit for the season as part of the community’s holiday celebrations.
Gonzales honored at Veterans Day event
Special to the Times Vedette At the annual soup supper on Nov. 11, Scott Gonzales was recognized as Legionnaire of the Year by Omar B. Shearer Post 124, Guthrie Center. Making the presentation, right, was Dennis Hoover.
Happy birthday to you!
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Each Friday in the Times Vedette, we share birthdays and anniversaries for the following week of people with past or present ties to the area. To submit yours, or for corrections or updates, email rich@iowalivingmagazines.com. Birthdays...
Carroll to compete in state swim meet today
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Panorama co-ops with Carroll for swimming with Panorama athletes Malia Jacobsen and Izzy Stein participating. Carroll qualified three relay teams for the state meet: the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle...
The art of sports commentary
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette Commentators are an underrated part of the sports-viewing experience. A great one can elevate a moment from good to great, and a great one to truly special. A bad one can take a moment the opposite direction. The unfortunate passing...
Upcoming events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Holiday Showcase set for Nov. 12-14 The Panora and Guthrie Center Holiday Showcase event that was originally scheduled for Nov. 5-7 has been postponed by one week. The event is being held Nov. 12-14. Harvest Meal...
Panorama School Board approves wrestling coaching positions, hears various updates
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette The Nov. 9 regular meeting of the. Panorama School Board opened with a public hearing regarding the expenditure of funds from the flexibility account. No written nor oral comments were received, so the hearing was closed. The board...
Robert ‘Bob’ Batschelet
1947-2026 Robert “Bob” Earl Batschelet, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at the age of 79 in Guthrie Center. Bob was born on a snowy day in Iowa City on April 16, 1947, the son of Carroll...
Sunshine Club meets Nov. 11
Special to the Times Vedette On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, nine Sunshine Club members and one guest met at the home of Maribee Burnham for an 11 a.m. luncheon meeting. Sandy called the meeting to order with roll call being a funny or memorable Thanksgiving memory....
Water boil advisory at Lake Panorama lifted
Special to the Times Vedette The Lake Panorama Association notified its members Monday evening about a water main break near Lean To Point. The notice stated that, due to the size and massive water loss, a water boil advisory was being issued. Two negative bacteria...
Cribbage results from Nov. 11
Special to the Times Vedette A total of 13 players participated Nov. 11. Rhonda Titus and Wayne Nickel each got a 16, Sandy Rumelhart got two 16s and a 17; and Roy Carl got a 16 and a 20. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library,...
The list goes on
There are two types of people in this world: Those who make lists and those who think they do not need to. I fall firmly into the first category. I love a good to-do list. In fact, I would be lost without one. I have too many things rattling around in my head, and I...
‘Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey’ on stage this week
By Chuck Offenburger | Special to the Times Vedette The story of the “Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey” comes to new life this week in Jefferson as the students of the Greene County Community Schools present a 90-minute stage play about the Civil War service of 32...
Six Panthers earn All-District honors
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Panorama football had six players earn All-District honors. Cruz Crandall was named First Team Punter and Cole Carstens was named First-Team Offensive Line. Four Panthers earned Second Team nominations: Devonne Bell for Utility...
Carroll places 4th at state qualifier, advances to state meet on Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette The Carroll swimming team, which co-ops with Panorama, represented by Malia Jacobsen and Izzy Stein, placed fourth at the Johnston State Qualifying meet on Saturday, Nov. 7. Carroll scored 271 points. Johnston won the meet with 512...
