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And all of it 100% about Lake Panorama. That’s what you will find each month in Lake Panorama Times — the only publication reaching every property owner and home owner of the lake… for FREE!
News. Features. Photos. Events.
And all of it 100% about Lake Panorama. That’s what you will find each month in Lake Panorama Times — the only publication reaching every property owner and home owner of the lake… for FREE!
Current Issue: August 2026
Current Issue: August 2026
RECENT NEWS
THE SHORT ANSWER IS ‘NO’
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times John Rutledge has been the Lake Panorama Association (LPA) general manager for 20 years. Lane Rumelhart is in his seventh year as LPA project manager. Questions from LPA members often fall into a handful of common topics that...
LPN JUNIOR GOLF SCHOOL ATTENDED BY 48
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Forty-eight young golfers took part in the 2026 Lake Panorama National Junior Golf School, with 24 in each of the June and July sessions. Young people ages 5 to 16 are eligible to attend the annual school, which is held on three...
ASK LAKE PANORAMA TIMES
Q: A pesticide airplane flew over our house at least 20 times at the tip of our trees on July 28. I would like to know why that is legal. A: In Iowa, aircraft used for aerial application must be registered with the Iowa DOT and hold a valid aircraft registration...
GOLDEN HOUR ON LAKE PANORAMA
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Sunsets over Lake Panorama are popular photographic subjects. These photos by local photographer Trish Hart are prime examples of a Lake Panorama sunset. Hart captured these images while she and her husband, Scott, were taking...
MARIANNE (ZOUL) FAVARO
1954-2026 Marianne (Zoul) Favaro, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at home on July 19, 2026, with her devoted husband, Bill, at her side. She was 71 years old. Born on Oct. 7, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, Marianne was the daughter...
LAKE DOG
By Cheryl Temple | Lake Panorama Times Name: Reggie Age: Approximately 6 months old Breed: Standard Poodle/Redbone Coonhound and Great Pyrenees (according to his DNA test) Owners: Michelle and Joel Betzer Reggie was abandoned as a young puppy in Oklahoma and...
A FRESH TWIST ON BRUSCHETTA
By Jolene Goodman | Lake Panorama Times We recently had an impromptu dinner with a few neighbors. I fired up the grill and made chicken skewers. One friend arrived with a delicious pasta salad (you’ll be seeing that recipe in a future column), and another brought...
Lake Panorama Association Board of Directors Meeting June 23, 2026
The Lake Panorama Association Board of Directors met on June 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Lake Panorama Association Office. Board members in attendance were Dennis Flanery, Terry Gebard, Mark Jorgensen, Steven Sidman, Sue Thompson, Rachel Waldo and Jackson Whiton. LPA...
PANORA WELCOMES RAGBRAI RIDERS
A steady stream of bicyclists made their way to Panora on the morning of July 21 after the overnight stay in Guthrie Center. Many local organizations welcomed them with a variety of offerings.
RANDOL NAMED PANORA AND LAKE PANORAMA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
By Shane Goodman | Lake Panorama Times Andrew Randol was chosen to receive recognition as the 2026 Panora and Lake Panorama Citizen of the Year. He is the chief executive officer and general manager of Panora Fiber, where he has been employed for more than 30 years. ...
BABY RACCOONS POSE FOR PHOTOS, THEN MOVE ON
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times One evening in early June, Trish and Scott Hart were sitting on the deck of their home on Lake Panorama’s Andrews Cove. “We were enjoying the beautiful weather when we noticed movement on the back step of our...
CLASSIC CAR ENTHUSIAST REGAINS OWNERSHIP OF HIS FIRST CAR
A 1962 VW Beetle Deluxe was Dan Hotka’s first Volkswagen, but it was not his last. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Dan Hotka’s first car was a 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe. He owned it for only a year before his father took over ownership. Last year, his...
PANORAMA WEST 2-GAL TOURNAMENT HOSTS 72 PLAYERS
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The Panorama West women’s golf league hosted a two-gal best-shot tournament on June 9 with 36 teams participating. The tournament theme was “Hole-In-One.” The morning tournament was followed by lunch in the Panorama West...
PEEING BEAR BACK IN ACTION AT LAKE PANORAMA
Brian and Jill Thompson have fully committed to caring for the bear and sharing him with the Lake Panorama community. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Lake Panorama boaters have long enjoyed a bear sculpture on the right as they travel toward the main...
ASK LAKE PANORAMA TIMES
Q: When are the Panora Farmers Markets held? A: The Panora Farmers Markets are held every other Saturday on the grounds of the Guthrie County Historical Village at 206 W. South St. in Panora. If you have not attended, you should. It is a great experience. The...
PANORA’S FIRST STRUCTURE NEEDS REPAIR
A campaign to raise $10,000 for the cabin’s new roof is underway. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The history of the small log cabin at the Guthrie County Historical Village on the south edge of Panora goes back 175 years. A fundraising event during the...
2026 BEACH BALL RAISES $38,000
For the sixth year in a row, individuals and businesses became Friends Beach Club members to support this event. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The 2026 Friends of Lake Panorama Beach Ball had a profit of $38,000. The event was held June 12 at The...
LAKE PANORAMA LURES ARIZONA COUPLE BACK TO IOWA
Jay and Amy Ganske’s dream was to retire and spend their summer months somewhere cooler. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Many working Iowans spend their adult years dreaming of a retirement that allows them to spend winter months somewhere warmer....
APRIL SHOWERS EQUAL MAY FLOWERS
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom as part of a poem written in the 1610s. It refers to the natural cycle of spring, when April rains provide the moisture needed...
ASK LAKE PANORAMA TIMES
Q: Is a slowly alternating light on a boat that includes blue in the color rotation considered a flashing blue light and a reason to be pulled over? A: We asked this question of Lane Rumelhart at the LPA office, and he said this would come down to the DNR’s...
BUDGETING 101: WHAT LAKE PANORAMA ASSOCIATION MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times One question on the Lake Panorama Association (LPA) survey conducted in May asked members how much additional information they would like to receive regarding the association’s annual operational and capital budgets....
JENSEN PUMPING SERVICE KEEPS RURAL SYSTEMS RUNNING SMOOTHLY
Second-generation owner Eric Morris provides septic pumping, inspections and maintenance across central Iowa. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Out of sight, out of mind. That well-known phrase could describe the relationship rural homeowners have with...
RAINBOW OVER LAKE PANORAMA
Special to Lake Panorama Times Steve Bosshart was fishing on Lake Panorama’s main basin on Friday, May 8, when a rain shower moved through the Panora area. Bosshart captured this striking photo from his fishing boat of a rainbow that appeared shortly after the...
57th LPA ANNUAL MEETING HELD
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times The 57th annual meeting of the Lake Panorama Association was May 9 at the Lake Panorama National Conference Center. More than 65 people attended, representing 42 voting members. It was announced the LPA currently has a total...
TWO GM COFFEES ANNOUNCED
During his remarks at the 2026 LPA annual meeting, John Rutledge, LPA general manager, announced dates for two upcoming GM coffees. The dates are Thursday, July 9, and Friday, Sept. 4. Meetings begin at 10:30 a.m. and are held at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama...
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES HELD IN PANORA AT VETERANS AUDITORIUM
By Shane Goodman | Lake Panorama Times The annual Memorial Day services and Avenue of Flags was held on Monday, May 25 at Veterans Auditorium in Panora. Lynn Zajicek was the master of ceremonies, and Deb Rockwell and Deb Moylan were hostesses. Members of the Iowa...
LAKE PANORAMA FIREWORKS REMINDERS
Special to the Lake Panorama Times This year’s “Fire in the Sky” fireworks will be at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. This annual display is sanctioned by the Lake Panorama Association and put on by the Joe Scheiring family. The fireworks will be set off from the...
NEW EMPLOYEE FOR LAKE PANORAMA ASSOCIATION
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Carolyn Wagner joined the Lake Panorama Association (LPA) staff in mid-February as the LPA accountant. Wagner replaces Danna Krambeer, who previously served in this position. Wagner was born and raised in Bayard. She...
BLUES AND BBQ FUNDRAISER AUG. 29
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times A new event to raise money for needed updates on the Lake Panorama National golf course will be Saturday, Aug. 29, 4-7 p.m., at Boulder Beach. Tickets are $40 and will go on sale July 1. Blues and BBQ is a modified version...
GCSB DONATES $50,000TO LPN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times A fundraising campaign launched in May 2024 to pay for needed improvements at the Lake Panorama National golf course. Funds raised that year supported the renovation of forward tee boxes on holes 5, 6, 7 and 8. In 2025,...