NEWS
BEST OF GUTHRIE COUNTY RESULTS!
More than 1,000 voters weighed in on 91 categories in this year’s annual poll. By Rich Wicks | Lake Panorama Times Once again, it is time to unveil the results of our annual Best of Guthrie County poll. Each year, we keep the results under wraps until...
BOOST YOUR LANDSCAPE’S BEAUTY WITH FALL PLANTING
Pop in a few pumpkins, decorative squash and gourds for a bit of fall flair. By Melinda Myers | Special to Lake Panorama Times Add some immediate and long-term beauty to the landscape with fall plantings. The soil is warm and the air cooler, making it easier for...
BLUES AND BBQ EVENT RAISES $11,000 FOR LPN GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The Blues and BBQ fundraiser Aug. 29 raised more than $11,000 to support future improvements on the Lake Panorama National Golf Course. An estimated 250 people attended the fundraiser at Lake Panorama’s Boulder Beach. The...
$60,000 FUNDRAISING GOAL REACHED FOR BOULDER BEACH PATH
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times A walking path at Boulder Beach recently received the green light when the $60,000 needed for construction was raised through Friends of Lake Panorama. Private donations and funds from two Beach Balls accounted for the first...
CLASSIC CHEVROLETSCARRY ON FAMILY TRADITION
Chris and Jaimie Wadle own a 1963 Corvair and a 1966 Chevelle. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The fact Chris Wadle has two classic Chevrolets in his Lake Panorama garage is a nod to his childhood. “My parents were into classic cars,” Wadle said....
LPA MEMBERS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED NEW FUNDING MODEL
The proposal would restructure LPA’s dues over the next five years and provide an additional $747,000 annually. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times At its Aug. 25 meeting, the Lake Panorama Association board of directors approved a proposal for a new funding...
LPA GENERAL MANAGER DISCUSSES FUNDING MODEL PROPOSAL
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Lake Panorama Association members soon will be asked to vote on a proposal for a new funding model for the association. The proposal would restructure LPA’s dues over the next five years. By 2031, this would provide an...
WILLIAM RAY ‘BILL’ HILLYARD
1944-2026 William Ray “Bill” Hillyard, 82, of West Des Moines, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 21, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 at Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines. Following the service, there will be a celebration of life...
THOMPSON HONORED BY FRIENDS OF LAKE PANORAMA FOR HER SERVICE
In appreciation, the upcoming walking path at Boulder Beach will bear her name.By Shane Goodman | Lake Panorama Times Susan Thompson was honored by the Friends of Lake Panorama board members on Friday Aug. 28 for her commitment of more than 12 years to the...
ASK LAKE PANORAMA TIMES
Q: When is the construction work at the Guthrie County Hospital expected to be done? A: Chief Operations Officers Travis Martin reported to the board last month that they are tracking a completion of phase one for June 11, 2027. Q: I heard that the Guthrie...
SPOTTED FAWN FUN
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Whitetail deer are a common sight year-round at Lake Panorama. Yet when the summer crop of spotted fawns appears, it’s fun to watch how quickly they grow from their first wobbly steps to running and jumping. In early July,...
LAKE DOG
By Cheryl Temple | Lake Panorama Times Name: Koda Age: 11 Breed: Lab Owners: Karen and Gary Youngberg Koda loves the lake as much as his owners do. Their home in Horseshoe Cove has even been named Koda’s Point.
COVE CAT
By Cheryl Temple | Lake Panorama Times Name: Gravy Age: 4 Owners: The Rolston family Gravy enjoys hunting at the lake and taking naps in odd places. He doesn’t love sharing his food with the kittens or getting wet.
A FETTUCCINI ALFREDORECIPE THAT GREW UP WITH US
By Jolene Goodman | Lake Panorama Times Some recipes become part of your family story, and fettuccini alfredo is one of those for us. It was a favorite when our girls were young, and, somehow, all these years later, it still finds its way to our table. I love how...
LAKE PANORAMA ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING JULY 28, 2026
The Lake Panorama Association Board of Directors met on July 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Lake Panorama Association Office. Board members in attendance were Dennis Flanery, Terry Gebard, Steven Sidman, Sue Thompson, Rachel Waldo and Jackson Whiton. LPA Staff in...
WHAT MAKES SOMETHING THE BEST?
What makes something the best? Is it the fanciest? The most expensive? The most popular? The one with the most five-star reviews online? Or is it simply the place you trust, the person who always comes through or the business you would recommend to your neighbor...
BEST SPIDER-MAN. FAMOUS CHEF. ANOTHER STATHAM ACTION FLICK.AND A FOOTRACE TO GET TO THE CAR.
By Michael C. Woody | Lake Panorama Times “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” As a longtime Spider-Man fan, I am happy to report that not only is this a great Spider-Man movie, but it might be the best of the bunch. They not only told a good story, but they managed to un-do...
A LITTLE RAIN CAN’T STOP THE PANORA FARMERS MARKET
By Shane Goodman | Lake Panorama Times The Panora Farmers Market withstood a short thunderstorm on a recent Saturday morning, but the sun eventually broke through and allowed for another successful market.
IOWA AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VISITS GUTHRIE COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
Mike Naig visits Isom Tree Farm, which is owned by Larry and Heather Isom, who have lived at Lake Panorama since 2005. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Each summer, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig takes time to visit a Christmas tree farm. This...
TORI’S ANGELS HOLDS OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING
By Rich Wicks | Lake Panorama Times Tori’s Angels opened a downtown office in Panora at 110 East Main St. and celebrated Friday, Aug. 28 with an open house and official ribbon cutting. The office space is shared with BH Real Estate and Consulting. Refreshments and...
LIFELONG FRIENDS BUILD TRIBE BOUTIQUE ON FRIENDSHIP, COMMUNITY
Sarah Carstens and Chelsea Schwartz started with an online boutique before opening their Main Street store in Panora.By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Tribe is a women’s clothing store at 130 West Main St. in Panora. The business is owned by Sarah...