Lake Panorama Times

06/11/2026

Check out the new June issue of Lake Panorama Times!
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06/11/2026

VOTE EARLY, VOTE ONCE, VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES

I have learned over the years that people truly love to know who and what is considered “the best.” That is why we search online, scroll through reviews and ask friends for recommendations. The problem? Online ratings can be manipulated by scammers, fake reviews and companies that specialize in polishing reputations. So how do you find out what local residents really think? That’s where our Best of Guthrie County poll comes in. ...

VOTE EARLY, VOTE ONCE, VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES Jun 10, 2026 | Publisher's Column I have learned over the years that people truly love to know who and what is considered “the best.” That is why we search online, scroll through reviews and ask friends for recommendations. The problem? Online ratin...

06/11/2026

LAKE PANORAMA LURES ARIZONA COUPLE BACK TO IOWA

Many working Iowans spend their adult years dreaming of a retirement that allows them to spend winter months somewhere warmer. Yet for one Lake Panorama couple, their dream was to retire and spend their summer months somewhere cooler. ...

LAKE PANORAMA LURES ARIZONA COUPLE BACK TO IOWA Jun 10, 2026 | Feature Jay and Amy Ganske are shown hiking while on a bucket list trip to British Columbia, Canada.   Jay and Amy Ganske’s dream was to retire and spend their summer months somewhere cooler. By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times Th...

06/11/2026

COVE CATS

Names: Lucy and Sadie
Ages: Sadie (pictured on the chair) is 8 years old. Lucy’s age is unknown.
Owners: Scott and Ellen Betzer. Both were taken in as stray kittens. ...

COVE CATS Jun 10, 2026 | Cove Cat By Cheryl Temple | Lake Panorama Times Names: Lucy and Sadie Ages: Sadie (pictured on the chair) is 8 years old. Lucy’s age is unknown. Owners: Scott and Ellen Betzer. Both were taken in as stray kittens. Sadie and Lucy love lounging around on the deck during the ...

06/11/2026

LAKE DOG

Name: Jolene “JoJo” Cate
Age: 1.5 years old
Breed: Labrador mix. Rescued from AHeinz 57. ...

LAKE DOG Jun 10, 2026 | Lake Dog By Cheryl Temple | Lake Panorama Times Name: Jolene “JoJo” Cate Age: 1.5 years old Breed: Labrador mix. Rescued from AHeinz 57. Family members: Alison, Jimmy, Beric and Teddi Cate. Grand-dog to Barry Monaghan. JoJo loves chasing tennis balls and her human sibling...

06/11/2026

APRIL SHOWERS EQUAL MAY FLOWERS

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 for plants to bloom in May. ...

APRIL SHOWERS EQUAL MAY FLOWERS Jun 10, 2026 | Trish Hart's Nature Photos 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, wh...

06/11/2026

ONE-PAN TURKEY SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES MAKES DINNERS EASY

Every home cook needs a reliable sheet pan meal in its recipe collection, and this one has become a favorite in our family. It checks all the boxes: nutritious, flavorful, easy to prepare and quick enough for a busy weeknight. Best of all, everything cooks together on a single pan, making cleanup almost as simple as the preparation. ...

ONE-PAN TURKEY SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES MAKES DINNERS EASY Jun 10, 2026 | Recipes By Jolene Goodman | Lake Panorama Times Every home cook needs a reliable sheet pan meal in its recipe collection, and this one has become a favorite in our family. It checks all the boxes: nutritious, flavorful, easy to....

06/11/2026

ECO-FRIENDLY WAYS TO MANAGE SQUASH BUGS

When growing pumpkins, squash, gourds and melons, watch for the squash bug. Its feeding damage can cause leaf spotting, damage to the fruit and in severe cases wilting of the plant. ...

ECO-FRIENDLY WAYS TO MANAGE SQUASH BUGS Jun 10, 2026 | Gardening/Landscaping By Melinda Myers | Special to Lake Panorama Times When growing pumpkins, squash, gourds and melons, watch for the squash bug. Its feeding damage can cause leaf spotting, damage to the fruit and in severe cases wilting of th...

06/11/2026

BUDGETING 101: WHAT LAKE PANORAMA ASSOCIATION MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW

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. Responses showed a significant percentage of members would like to know more about LPA budgets. ...

BUDGETING 101: WHAT LAKE PANORAMA ASSOCIATION MEMBERS NEED TO KNOW Jun 10, 2026 | Q&A By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times John RutledgeOne question on the Lake Panorama Association (LPA) survey conducted in May asked members how much additional information they would like to receive regarding th...

06/11/2026

JENSEN PUMPING SERVICE KEEPS RURAL SYSTEMS RUNNING SMOOTHLY

Out of sight, out of mind. That well-known phrase could describe the relationship rural homeowners have with their septic tanks. Flush a bathroom stool and walk away with no thought about what happens next — unless gray water, or worse, starts to back-up in the basement. ...

JENSEN PUMPING SERVICE KEEPS RURAL SYSTEMS RUNNING SMOOTHLY Jun 10, 2026 | Business Eric Morris handles most of the Jensen Pumping service calls. His wife, Jenna, sometimes helps on weekends or after-hours calls. Their son, Keaton, helps through the summer months.   Second-generation owner Eric Mor...