TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 2025

Conservation report presented to Guthrie County Supervisors

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Nov. 18 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Conservation Director Brad Halterman summarized the department’s 2024-2025 annual report.

“We had an average to above-average camping season,” Halterman said. “As far as fiscal, it was a good year.”

Halterman shared information on current and planned projects.

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Special to the Times Vedette

Tamber from Guthrie Center attended her first art class at Art on State last week. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org or call 641-332-2267.

Facility assessment provided to Adair-Casey School Board

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Nov. 17 meeting of the Adair-Casey School Board, Patrick Davis of Denovo reported on the findings of the district’s recently completed facility assessment. The assessment included all district buildings, bus barn, daycare and athletic facilities. He explained the findings of areas suggested for improvements as well as areas of “celebration” for the things Denovo noted as strengths.

The main suggested improvements were in the categories of security and accessibility. Davis shared some ways that entryways and locks could be changed to enhance security. He also told of ramps and bathrooms that are not considered ADA-compliant. But, Davis said the findings are only recommendations.

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Monteith ‘City Council Meeting’ minutes from Nov. 11

Submitted by Barb Rees Bachman, secretary/treasurer, Monteith City Council

Editor’s note: Monteith is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County. Residents in or around the area gather monthly to share updates on projects and celebrate milestones. Following are the “minutes” from the affectionally named “Monteith City Council Meeting.” We are pleased to publish these as submitted.

Mayor J.D. Kuster started the meeting by leading with Pledge of Allegiance.

Birthdays
• Jeff Derry

Anniversaries
• Mike Dideriksen and Carrie Dideriksen — 8 years

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Iowa Cattle Industry Convention to be held Dec. 16 in Altoona

Special to the Times Vedette

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) invites cattle producers and industry supporters to attend the 2025 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention being held Dec. 16 at the Meadows Event Center in Altoona.

The Iowa Cattle Industry Convention offers an opportunity for both those just starting out and those with years of experience to come together, network and learn.

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Cribbage results from Nov. 14 and Nov. 17

Special to the Times Vedette

On Nov. 14, Robert Klever got two 16s; Roy Carl got a 16 and a 17; Dan Webb got a 16; Rhonda Titus got a 16 and a 20; Lela Schwartz got a 17; and Allen Pierce got two 16s.

On Nov. 17, a total of eight players participated. Dave Richter got a 16; Rhonda Titus had a 16, 21, 21 and 16; Dennis Betts got a 16; and Chet Vaughan had a 17 and a 20.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Free Community Meal Nov. 19
The public is invited to Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) for a free community meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, pie and ice cream.

Potato Bar and Bake Sale Nov. 20 in Guthrie Center
The Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary’s Potato Bar and Bake Sale will be Thursday, Nov. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guthrie Activity Center, 209 State St. Carryouts are available. The potato bar meal will be offered for a freewill donation.

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More than 85 calls this week including Guthrie County Sheriff and Reserve responding to a report of an assault in Yale; Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Bayard; and Guthrie County Deputies responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in Bayard.

11-10-25

• 1:05 a.m. Stuart Rescue and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in rural Menlo

• 9:30 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Panora

• 10:11 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Reserve responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center

• 4:30 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy followed up on an investigation in rural Menlo

• 4:30 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Reserve checked on a disabled vehicle in rural Bagley

• 5:55 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Yale

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From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released Monday. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released weekly by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service from April through November, was not available today.

“After the first snowfall of the season, we bounced right back to warmer weather with temperatures climbing into the 60s and even low 70s, and the mild temperatures stuck around over the weekend,” Secretary Naig said. “Those dry days allowed farmers to make a final push to harvest the remaining corn and move onto other fieldwork. With dry conditions and drought creeping back in, many will welcome the forecasted moisture that could help recharge our soils as we head toward Thanksgiving.”

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Panorama girls wrestling wins 1, drops 2 at West Central Valley quadrangular

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls wrestling team competed at West Central Valley in a quadrangular meet on Monday, Nov. 18. The girls won one dual against Martensdale-St Marys, 35-30. The girls lost their two other duals against Southwest Valley, 41-24, and WCV, 54-24.

The girls next competition is the 2025 Central Iowa Varsity Kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 22. A total of 34 teams will be competing at the event.

Panorama football hiring new head coach

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama football team is searching for a new head coach to lead the Panthers in 2026. The next leader of the team will succeed Charlie Lake, who went 2-14 in his two seasons leading the Panthers.

PICTURED: Charlie Lake addresses the Panthers after his final game in charge on Oct. 17. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Card making class will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 9-11 a.m. to make handmade greeting cards. All supplies for the class are provided. The $5 fee for the class pays for materials.

At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, Cookbook club will gather to share food made with recipes from the “Taste of Home Soups and Breads Cookbook.” If you’d like to join the group, stop by the library to choose a recipe from this month’s cookbook to make and take to share at the meeting on Thursday evening.

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PICTURED: Some of the LEGO Day participants pose with their finished catapults, loaded with marshmallows and ready to test.

ACGC school lunch menus

Panorama school lunch menus

Guthrie County: Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital, 710 N. 12th St., Guthrie Center. No meals are available on major holidays or during inclement weather. This service is available for seniors ages 60 and older. No reservation is needed. All menus follow Elderbridge-approved menus and provide at least one-third of the nutritional needs of individuals 60 and older. Menus are subject to change. For more information on these services, call 641-332-3818.

Mom washed, and we dried

“I can really relate to your Nov. 14 column (We will let Jesus dry those, Nov. 14, 2025). My sister (three years younger) and I shared dish drying at home; me morning and she at night. She had the larger task, but we both used the time to learn our spelling words while Mom washed, and we dried. Both of us got A's.” - Mike Simpson

After reviewing the pros and cons of opening a retail location, Brandi Rockwell says she and her husband, Justin, decided to give it a try.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, November 2025

It has been two years since Brandi Rockwell opened her small business in Panora at 107 North First St., across the street from the Panora Library. Yet, the business name, Old Soul Millennial, has been around since 2016.

Rockwell attended classes in Jamaica until the Panorama Community School District was formed when she was in third grade. She graduated from Panorama in 2009.

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PICTURED: Customers can find lots of signs and frames of all shapes, sizes and content at Old Soul Millennial. Here,, Brandi Rockwell holds one of her favorites.

Swimming Pool Manager for Greene County Community Center/Jefferson Parks and Recreaton

Assistant Park and Recreation Director for the City of Jefferson

EMS Service Director for Stuart Rescue

Public Works position for the City of Scranton

Housekeeping at Motel 6 - Stuart

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Female seeks a ride from G.C. to Panora Al-Anon meeting: Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. and returning at 8:10 p.m. Must be careful, female driver. Call 641-332-2778.

’58 Chevy Biscayne for sale: Power steering. Car has been very well kept up. Call Robert for more info or leave message at 641-747-3015.

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