FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Ten Squared Women of Guthrie County group presented its second quarterly donation of 2025, giving $14,700 to Friends of the Jamaica Library. This amount includes member donations and several employer matches.

The Jamaica Public Library, founded in 1948, holds a special place in the county — not only as a public library for the community of Jamaica but also as the longtime home of the Guthrie County Genealogical Society. For more than 40 years, the society has helped countless individuals across the county and the country trace their family histories.

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Special to the Times Vedette

Panorama FFA Member Ella Carico participated in the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference held in Washington, D.C., June 17-20. During the conference, Carico shared a room with three other members from different states. While at the conference Carico, along with 300 other FFA members from around the United States, attended leadership workshops. 

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Special to the Times Vedette

Corbin Deardorff’s Eagle Scout project was to build a fire pit across from Lenon Mill Park. The fire pit can be used for camping, and it will also be used for the troop’s flag retirement ceremonies.

The Panora VFW and Lake Lumber helped contribute toward his project.

Pictured are, back row, Wilson Clark, Carter Deardorff, Connor Deardorff and Corbin Deardorff. Front row, Sam Hansen, Camber Taylor and Clint Isom.

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is in the middle of its annual Canada goose banding effort across the state.

Geese that nested and had young are currently flightless, allowing staff and volunteers to capture the waterfowl, collect some demographic information, and place a metal band on their leg before being released.

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Nominate now for Panora Citizen of the Year

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place.

Criteria for Citizen of the Year:

• Any service performed for the betterment of Panora that the nominator deems worthy.
• No restrictions on the number of years a person can be nominated.
• Winners cannot be considered again for 10 years.
• Nominees must be a citizen of Panora or Lake Panorama.
• Nominees must be nominated in writing, signed by the nominator.

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Catch the Adair County Fair July 9-13

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Adair County Fairgrounds (900 N.E. Elm St., Greenfield) welcomes everyone to come out and enjoy the Adair County Fair, July 9-13. Daily admission cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5-12, but discounted tickets can be purchased through July 8 at the fair’s website (www.adaircountyfair.org).

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Fireworks display July 5 at Lake Panorama

Special to the Times Vedette

The annual “Fire in the Sky” fireworks display, sanctioned by the Lake Panorama Association and put on by the Joe Scheiring family, will start at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 5. The fireworks will be set off from the traditional spot at Shady Beach.

This show will be choreographed to music. Tune in to 107.9FM KKRF Radio at 9 p.m. for special interviews with the synced soundtrack during the fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Yale

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A wide variety of activities and entertainment for all ages will be part of the Yale Fourth of July celebration.

“We will have a couple of new events including an axe-throwing truck sponsored by Mickey’s Bar and Grill and a foam party sponsored by the city,” Yale Mayor Bev “Buffy” Louk said.

Mayor Louk also suggested attendees bring lawn chairs for use while watching the parade and other spectator events. She noted the softball field is an excellent location for watching the fireworks at dusk.

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50115 Fest is July 12 in Guthrie Center

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Guthrie Center’s 50115 Fest has a theme of “Where Good Times Grow,” and the day is growing ever closer. The Fest will be Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Scheduled events include Guthrie Center Fire Department water fights, farmers market, a car show, kids’ zone, food vendors and live entertainment. The Guthrie Center sidewalk sales will be held Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12.

YJB TTT Omelet Breakfast will be held July 4

Special to the Times Vedette

The YJB TTT (Camping for Girls) Omelet Breakfast will be held on July 4 from 8-10 a.m. at the Yale Community Building on July 4. Enjoy made-to-order omelets, muffins and drinks. This is the major fundraiser of the year for the group. The funds raised go toward sending deserving fourth-grade girls to TTT camp each year. The organization not only pays their way but also provides their clothing and other necessities. Also, each year when the TTT camp girls are seniors and graduate from Panorama High School, they receive a scholarship from the club to further their education.

Check out the Panora Farmers market Saturday

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora farmers market will be held this Saturday, July 5, at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. Hours will be 9 a.m. to noon.

Iowans encouraged to report wild turkey sightings in July and August

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for help with the annual wild turkey production survey. During the months of July and August wild turkey sightings are recorded to estimate this year’s nesting rates and nest success.

Participation is easy. Just note the date and county in which the turkey was seen, if it was an adult female or adult male (males have beards on their breast) and if and how many poults (baby turkeys) were present.

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Cribbage results from July 2

Special to the Times Vedette

On July 2, a total of 14 players participated. Robert Klever got a 20. Dennis Betts and Wayne Nickel each got a 17. Dan Webb had a 20 and a 23.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (5-16) hosted a double header against I-35 (17-8) on Tuesday, July 1. Panorama dropped the first game, 10-0, but pulled out a 7-3 win in the second game against one of the WCAC’s best teams.

PICTURED: Braden Bahrenfuss leads off second base in a game earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panorama baseball falls to Atlantic, 13-3

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (5-17) lost its away game against Atlantic (8-14) on Wednesday, July 2, 13-3. The Panthers play in the first round of Substate at Ogden (12-15) on Saturday, July 5. Ogden won both games these two teams played against each other earlier this season, 13-1, and 6-4.

Panorama softball drops both games in doubleheader against I-35, 11-3 and 15-3

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (6-21) lost both its home games against I-35 (15-10) on Tuesday, July 1. In game one, RBIs came from Emma Walker, Lexi Galvan and Bridgete White. Walker and White both had one RBI apiece in game two, where Andrea Knode knocked in the other run for the Panthers.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (7-21) defeated Madrid (8-19) at home on Wednesday, July 2. The game was close early on with Panorama trailing at the top of the fourth inning, 7-6. A six-run burst in the bottom of the fourth put the Panthers on top for the win.

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PICTURED: Andrea Knode winds up for the pitch in a previous game. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (2-19) lost both games of its home doubleheader against No. 1 Van Meter (26-2) on Tuesday, July 1. The Chargers’ next game is against another solid WCAC opponent, West Central Valley (14-12). That game is at WCV today, Thursday, July 3.

PICTURED: ACGC's Olivia Mahaffey tracks down the pop fly against West Central Valley. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC baseball team (9-13) lost both of its home games against Van Meter (21-8) on Tuesday, July 1. Tommy Skram scored the Chargers’ lone run in game one. Noah Kading and Jackson Pfrang had one RBI each in game two.

The Chargers compete in the first round of substate against AHSTW (4-18) on Saturday, July 5 at the Woodbine athletic complex.

PICTURED: ACGC's Noah Kading delivers the pitch against West Central Valley. Photo by Mark Reno

Panorama Women’s Golf League: Koeningsberg is low scratch winner with 31

Special to the Times Vedette

A total of 61 women played in the Panorama Women’s Golf League on July 1.

In the A group, Kelli Koeningsberg was the low scratch winner with a 31. The second low scratch winners were Ai Dunlap and Carla Fitzgerald with a 33. Kelli Koeningsberg was the HDCP winner with a 21. The special event was most 4s, and Emily Spradling was the winner with nine. Carla Fitzgerald and Linda Wendl had the fewest putts with 14.

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Panorama Men's Golf League: Crawmer has low score of 28

Special to the Times Vedette

On Tuesday, July 1, a total of 33 men played league at Panorama West Golf Course. Trent Crawmer had a low score of 28 and made the longest putt. John Muenzenberger was closest to the pin. Jay Ganske needed only 14 putts. The scramble was won by the team of Curt Anderson, Dean Tanner and Bruce Bailey with a score of 2 under par 25.

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.

Adair County: Congregate Meals are served at Adair Senior Center, 410 Audubon St., Adair. Days and hours are: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Suggested contribution for meals is $5.25. If younger than age 60, fee is $12. More information can be found on the Adair County Connections Facebook page.

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From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, July 4, 1985

LOOK AT THIS! Lois and Fred Morain, Lake Panorama residents, pause on Main Street in Panora to glance at an article about Lake Panorama in the summer issue of The Iowan magazine. The spread on the booming lake development includes 10 color photos and seven pages of text. The magazine is published quarterly. Additional copies of the issue have been ordered by Panora Pharmacy.

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