| | Where will you place your vote?
“Every time you spend money, you are casting a vote for the kind of world you want.”
That’s a quote from Anna Lappe, an American author, educator and sustainable food expert.
Lappe was likely referencing the importance of choosing sustainable foods and avoiding the stuff we know we should avoid. That is a lesson in itself, but there is another.
When we go online and purchase a sweater for our sister from Amazon, we are casting a vote. When we search for tools and buy a drill on Facebook for Uncle Mel, we are casting a vote. And when we pay cash for a watch at a local retail store, we are casting a vote, too. How we spend our money really does say a lot about what kind of world we want.
My friend Loren Colburn penned a column in INK magazine addressing this topic and taking it a step further. He wrote about the importance of doing business with people who do business with you and encouraging your co-workers to do the same. He acknowledged that this effort is constantly being “challenged with convenience, cost savings, availability and an endless stream of other obstacles.”
Colburn explained what so many of us know but seem to continually forget: that local businesses are the ones that “support the local property and school tax base, provide jobs for our families and neighbors, donate to local charitable organizations, sponsor youth sports and social programs and so much more.” He challenged us to become “champions of educating our communities on the benefits of buying locally.”
I accept Colburn’s challenge, and I challenge each of you to do the same. If you are looking for a place to start, check out the advertisements for local products and services in our publications that you receive at home, on racks or in digital formats. Or take a stroll down the streets of any shopping district in the community of your choice. The options are aplenty. It just depends on “what kind of world you want.”
Where will you place your vote?
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
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| | Guthrie County supervisors review website
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Sept. 10, the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session. During the Public Comments portion of the meeting, Jill Albright asked the status of the resolution that the supervisors voted on regarding eminent domain and the proposed CO2 pipeline. She was informed that the resolution was filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission on Sept. 9.
Supervisor Maggie Armstrong provided an update on progress regarding the county’s new website. Armstrong showed the preliminary look of the website and said it is still on track for a full rollout later this month.
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| | Panora City Council bans portable storage containers
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Panora City Council on Sept. 9, the council held the first reading of Ordinance 354, adding Chapter 149, regarding portable storage containers (also known as shipping containers). The ordinance states, in part, that portable storage containers are prohibited on a property used for residential purposes and are also prohibited on a property used for commercial purposes. Any such containers within the city that are not in compliance will need to be moved within 90 days.
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| | Guthrie Center City Council looks to form Aquatic Center committee
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Sept. 9, City Clerk Kris Arrasmith offered a suggestion regarding the city’s Park and Recreation board. She explained that the board basically only deals with two activities: the aquatic center and the city’s “peewee” baseball/softball leagues. She went on to explain that since the peewee leagues have now been split off as “clubs,” they are no longer under city control, so she suggested changing the Park and Rec board into an “aquatic center committee” that would manage operations of the pool. She said it might be easier to fill such a committee with family members who have kids involved in swimming. The consensus of the council was to move forward with this plan.
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 | | | Lighthouse Assembly of God celebrate 25 years with Gafkjens | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
On Sunday, Sept. 8, Lighthouse Assembly of God church celebrated 25 years that Kelly and Krista Gafkjen have pastored in Panora.
The Gafkjens moved to Panora in 1999 with three children. A few years later, their fourth child was born. It was their desire to stay in one place long enough for all their children to graduate from the same high school, and this was accomplished. Now, all of their children have graduated from college, and three are married. The Gafkjens have four grandchildren, and the fifth one is on the way.
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| | Panorama School Board discusses absenteeism/truancy policy
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Sept. 9 regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, Superintendent Kasey Huebner reported on the school district’s professional development plan and district goals. The board approved the district and building goals.
The board held a first reading of the proposed Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Policy Revision - Policy 501.15. It will again be on the agenda during the Sept. 18 work session. Superintendent Huebner explained the proposed revision.
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| | Fickes celebrates 90th birthday
Special to the Times Vedette
Donna Fickes is celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Guthrie Center Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 105 N. 4th St. Donna requests no gifts and says your presence is her present. | |
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| | 50-year members of Linden Chapter, Panora, Order of the Eastern Star recognized
Special to the Times Vedette
Linden Chapter, Panora, Order of the Eastern Star, hosted its 50-year luncheon on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Masonic Lodge in Panora. Eighteen members enjoyed the pot luck meal followed by a program by Joyce Keeran. She greeted all with a reading “Hugs” and told the history of Linden Chapter before noting the current 50-year members, Nina Cole and Mona Sellman, who were unable to attend. She also introduced the 50-year members attending: Virginia Armstrong, Jean Cornish, Dottie Hill, Shirley Hughes, Frank and Joyce Keeran, Mary Jo Laughery, Kathy Smith, Myrna Whetstone and Janice Whitehead. | |
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| | Cribbage results from Sept. 6 and Sept. 9
Special to the Times Vedette
On Sept. 6, a total of 11 players participated. Jim Carico had a 16. Robert Klever got a 16 and a 17. Rhonda Titus pulled in a 20. Joanne Zieser and Bill Sheeder each got a 21.
On Sept. 9, a total of 14 players participated. Allen Pierce got a 20. Jim Carico got a 16 and a 24. Wayne Nickel played a 20. Rex Schoonover had a 16.
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| | Hunsaker named to Buena Vista University's Summer 2024 Dean's List
Special to the Times Vedette
Erin Hunsaker, from Stuart, was named to Buena Vista University's Summer 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the term. | |
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 | | | Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report | | | | | | | | From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.
“Areas of northern Iowa received some scattered showers last week, but otherwise conditions were favorable for field and farm work,” said Secretary Naig. “Warm and dry conditions are expected for the week ahead, with better chances of rain forecasted for the second half of September.”
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 | | | Panorama football drops away matchup vs. IKM-Manning, 20-0 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Friday, Sept. 6, Panorama football (0-2) traveled to face IKM-Manning (2-0), losing 20-0. Notable performances for the Panthers came from Gavin Lindstrom at quarterback, going 15/22 with 79 yards in the air. AJ Draper led the ground attack with 12 attempts for 75 yards. Brayden Meinecke was Lindstrom’s favorite target on the night. Meinecke caught six passes for 33 yards. Landon Kirtley led the way on defense with 7.5 tackles. Panorama’s next game will be against rival ACGC (2-0) at home this Friday, Sept. 13.
#55 Aden Rochholz and #23 Sawyer Simmons move the ball downfield against IKM-Manning on Sept. 6. Photo by Betty Cooper | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Panther volleyball travels to face No. 14 Van Meter tonight
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama volleyball (2-1) will make the trip to face No. 14 Van Meter (4-1) tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 10. Van Meter, one of the more dominant teams in the area and one of the tougher teams in the state, will be a challenge for the Panthers. Panorama hasn’t notched a win against the Bulldogs since 2018. | |
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| | Panther boys and girls cross country to compete at Greene County Invite on Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama will send its boys and girls cross country squads to the Greene County Invitational this Thursday, Sept. 12. The race will take place at Greene County Middle School, set to begin at 4:30 p.m. | |
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 | | | Chargers survive against Earlham, win 28-21 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Earlham (1-1) did its best to mount a comeback, but, ultimately, ACGC (2-0) held off the Cardinals on its way to its second straight win of the season last Friday, Sept. 6. The 28-21 win for the Chargers had Jathan South’s footprints all over it. The senior quarterback had 14 rushing attempts for 145 yards and a touchdown. He completed one pass on the night, which went for six, caught by Taytum Bates. ACGC had two other 100-yard rushers that night. Mike Fuller had 17 carries for 100 yards and one TD, while Joe Crawford had nine carries for 127 yards and one TD. South also had an interception, as did Thomas Skram. South tied Ben Franzeen for most total tackles on the night, with 5.5. The Chargers will travel to Panorama (0-2) this Friday, Sept. 13 for the rivalry matchup with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.
#4 Joe Crawford and #8 Brexton Schneider move the ball against Earlham last Friday. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Charger volleyball hosts West Central Valley today
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC volleyball (4-1) hopes to keep its four-game win streak alive as the team hosts West Central Valley (1-7) today, Sept. 10, set to start at 6:30 p.m. The Chargers have won the last four matchups against the Wildcats. | |
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| | ACGC runners to compete at Gilbert cross country meet Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Iowa State University’s cross country course in Ames will be the destination for the ACGC boys and girls cross country squads on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Gilbert Cross Country meet will see tons of activity between the two events. The boys meet, starting at 5 p.m. will have an 18-team field. The girls race, set to start at 5:25 p.m., will feature 19 teams. | |
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| | New teacher feature: Mrs. Katie Boldy | | | | | | | | by Leah Kastner, freshman, staff writer
Mrs. Katie Boldy is the new middle school math teacher. She has been teaching for two years, although her former job was at Green State Credit Union. Mrs. Boldy choose to come to Panorama because her husband graduated from here, and she had also recently moved here. Mrs. Boldy has one child named Tyson; he is 6 months old, and she is currently pregnant and due in November. Mrs. Boldy’s favorite part of teaching is getting to know the students and having fun with them.
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| | So much more than books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
Former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush famously said, “I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” Nothing could be more accurate from my perspective. Visit your library, get your library card, and so many resources are available to you at no charge.
September is Library Card Month. During the month of September, the American Library Association urges everyone to get their own library card from their local library.
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| | More than 100 calls this week including Panora Police responding to a report of a lost or stolen purse, Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve civil papers in Bayard, and Guthrie County Deputy responding to a two-vehicle accident in Jamaica.
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12:20 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Stuart Police assisted an Adair County Deputy on a traffic stop in rural Stuart
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3:10 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Bayard
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| | Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital. 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. | |
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 | | | 10 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Sept. 11, 2014
GOTCHA! Panorama’s Levi Leiferman (left) and Aaron Klinge (right) make the stop against Manson Northwest-Webster’s Coy Snell in the third quarter of Friday’s game played in Panora. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Lake Panorama provides playground for whitetail fawns | | | | | | | | By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, August 2024
There’s no denying the adult whitetail deer population at Lake Panorama causes heartburn for many homeowners who can’t keep them from munching on beautiful flowers and foliage. Yet, the spotted fawns born each summer always are fun to watch.
Trish Hart recently captured several photos of fawns on an evening Ranger ride with her husband, Scott. The Harts live on the east side of the lake near the Narrows.
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| | FOR RENT: Newly Renovated! 2/1 Apartment for Rent. Newly renovated 2-bed, 1-bath apartment at 502 W Market St, Panora, IA 50216. Enjoy 700 sq ft of modern living with LVP flooring, new cabinets, counter tops, fresh paint, and updated trim and doors. Under new management, this bright and stylish unit offers comfort and convenience in a welcoming community near local amenities. $800/month. Call 712-469-4033.
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PRAISE GOD FOR YOU: For showing up, working, praying, giving, loving, making or paying for meals. Many Angels too numerous to put names to, Thank you! For EMS, Police, Fire that saved lives, protected us, donated time/resources/love, Thank You! So many blessings from God through people, prayers, and generosity. Thank you! Consider this a thank you hug!
FOR SALE: Pint canning jars, $5.00/dozen. Wide mouth quart canning jars, $6.50/dozen. Call 641-757-1232.
SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.
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