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Guthrie County Supervisors seek to lower tax levy

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Feb. 15, the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met for a budget work session.

Supervisors discussed ways to control/lower the tax levy rate to ease the burden on taxpayers throughout the county. The plan is to reduce it over the next four years.

Supervisor Mike Dickson shared his opinion that the county needs to do this gradually.

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Panora City Council discusses potential EMS agreement changes

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Panora city council on Feb. 12, one of the main topics was the agreement between Panora EMS and the city of Audubon.

The council had a discussion about the Audubon Ambulance and Health Care Transportation Services Agreement. Through this agreement, Panora EMS helps Audubon by transporting patients when able. The trips often involve transporting a patient from Audubon to Omaha, although sometimes the patient is going to a different destination, such as Des Moines.

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Adair Police Chief convicted on 11 charges

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Feb. 14, Adair Police Chief Bradley Wendt was convicted on 11 of 15 charges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. The charges were originally filed on Dec. 14, 2022.

The charges stated, in part, “Since approximately July 2018, Wendt has exploited his position as the Adair Chief of Police to obtain and possess machine guns not lawfully available to the public

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Special to the Times Vedette

Most everyone knows the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, but it’s rare to get a chance to hear the story from the Wolf’s point of view. In “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood” musical, the Wolf is upset because he has been bad-mouthed for generations. Determined to defend his own good intentions, he reveals Red Riding Hood’s real nature.

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The Panorama School District received two $400 grants from Panora Fiber and its technology partner, Aureon, in support of the school’s FIRST LEGO League robotics program. These grants will be used to help purchase iPads, empowering middle school students to excel in robotics, which further promotes Panorama’s efforts to facilitate STEM education.

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Fish dinner at St. Cecilia on March 1

Special to the Times Vedette

With the Lenten season upon us, the fish dinner season is also underway.
The Panora St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council No. 11242 will be holding its fish dinner on Friday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the basement of St. Cecilia Catholic Church at 220 N. 1st St. in Panora. The menu will include hand-breaded fish, baked potato or tater tots, coleslaw, lemonade, tea, water and dessert. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids age 8 and younger. Carry-outs are available.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Guthrie Center is planning a fish fry, but the date is yet to be determined due to the high school basketball playoffs.

Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Bayard will not have a fish fry but will have a beef and noodle dinner sometime near Saint Patrick’s Day. Details will be announced soon.

Sunshine Club met on Feb. 13

Special to the Times Vedette

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, nine Sunshine Club members and one guest met at Morrisburg Community Church for an 11 a.m. luncheon hosted by Trudy Woolman and Pat Trent. A delicious meal with dessert was served. Trudy called the meeting to order with roll call being, “Who would you like to have dinner with — anyone in the world?” Many interesting answers were given. Due to bad weather last month, no meeting was held, so new club booklets were passed out and a few corrections were made. A discussion was about having two things you really like to buy and then exchange for our annual Christmas meeting in December. Trudy asked for suggestions for our annual August outing. On April 8, we are scheduled for bingo at the Stuart Care Center at 2:30 p.m. Trudy is checking with Meals for the Heartland to see if they are in need of volunteers to come and help pack meals, and, if so, what times are available. Meeting adjourned and cards were played for the remainder of the afternoon.

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for turkey hunting workshops

Special to the Times Vedette

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering two opportunities to learn skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook wild turkey to adults who have little to no wild turkey hunting experience.
In central Iowa, the Learn to Hunt workshop will be held on March 12 and 19 at the Butch Olofson shooting range, near Polk City, from 6-9 p.m. In eastern Iowa, it will be held on March 30, at the Amana Sportsmans Club, near Homestead, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Cribbage results — 4 players get 16s

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The Guthrie Center cribbage players meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the assisted living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center 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.

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Drivers hit deer on Highway 44

Special to the Times Vedette

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Feb. 14 at 7:20 a.m. at Highway 44 and Indigo Avenue. Brian Jeffery Burris, 18, of Scranton was driving a 2009 Ford F150 Supercrew and hit a deer, creating an estimated $16,000 in damage to the vehicle.

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Peasley named to Trinity Christian College Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Waddle named to dean’s lists at Drake University

By Bo Arrasmith | ACGC FFA Reporter

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 12 members departed for the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon arrival in Indianapolis, members attended the CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo. Along the way, members got the opportunity to visit the Indianapolis 500, Ozark Fisheries, Indiana Zoo, and Top Golf. Besides learning about different avenues of the agricultural industry, members attended one full day of the National Convention. Here, students got the opportunity to meet people from across the United States and U.S. territories through attending workshops and sessions. They also got the opportunity to tour the career and college fair. Members who had the opportunity to attend that did not accompany the rest of the group were Isabelle Rouse, who was in the National FFA Band, and James Hodges, who received his American FFA Degree.

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Panthers tame Wildcats in round two, 72-30

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

A dominant victory for Panorama (21-1) over West Central Valley (12-11) sends the Panthers into the semi-finals of the Class 2A region 2 substate playoffs.
Tyme Boettcher exploded in the Panthers’ first post-season test, scoring 31 points and grabbing 8 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. Jaidyn Sellers posted an impressive double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Mia Waddle also hit double figures in points with 10, adding 7 assists and 5 steals. Morgan Crees had a solid night, putting up 9 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals.
In the semi-finals of the substate playoffs, Panorama will match up against rival ACGC (16-5) tonight, Feb. 16 at home. Panorama has not lost to ACGC since 2008.

PICTURED: Lindy Nelson gets posession of the loose ball in last week's game against Woodward Granger. Photo by Mallory Quick

Van Meer advances at IHSAA State Tournament

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Cayden Van Meer (175) and Joel Cooper (285) both won their first-round matches at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines on Wednesday. Cooper saw his season end later in the consolation bracket on Thursday, while Van Meer is still alive after a run of wins that could see him finish as high as third.

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PICTURED: Cayden Van Meer wrestles at the state tournament. Photo by Betty Cooper

Slaybaugh and Jacobe still alive at State Wrestling Tournament

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Tegan Slaybaugh (120), Gavin Sloss (126), Ryder Cline (144), Michael Fuller (190), Carter Richter (215) and Payton Jacobe (285) all competed at the IHSAA state wrestling championships this week.

Slaybaugh (120) had a first-round bye before facing Sam Egan of Sumner-Fredericksburg in the second round. Slaybaugh defeated Egan, 13-5. He then faced Eli Becerra of Missouri Valley, where Slaybaugh won, 3-0. Slaybaugh will face No. 1 seed Rowdy Neighbor of Alburnett today in the semi-finals.

PICTURED: Payton Jacobe takes on Panorama's Joel Cooper at the State Wrestling Tournament. Photo by Roy Tucker

Chargers breeze past Hawks to advance, 51-31

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC (16-5) was able to hold Woodward-Granger (13-8) to single digits in every quarter on its way to the victory.

Camdyn Richter led the game in scoring with 23 points, adding 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Kelsey Carlson also hit double figures in points with 13. Shay Lemke stuffed the stat sheet with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

ACGC will face off against local rival and No. 1 seed Panorama (21-1) tonight, Feb. 16 at Panorama. ACGC and Panorama have hit the hardwood against each other once already this season, when Panorama beat ACGC, 46-30.

PICTURED: No. 12 Kelsey Carlson and No. 14 Shay Lemke defend against Madrid on Feb. 6. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC dominates Earlham in quarter-finals, 68-37

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Last night on Feb. 15, the ACGC boys basketball team (14-8) put together a dominate performance against Earlham (13-9) in order to advance to the substate semi-finals.

Individual stats were not available as of press time. Next up for ACGC is No. 1 seed Lynnville-Sully (22-1) on Feb. 20. The winner of this game will determine the district 13 champion and provide the chance of a state tournament berth against the winner of East Mills (21-1) and Bedford (22-2).

PICTURED: Lance Bunde goes for the score against Earlham Feb. 15. Photo by Mark Reno

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.

See what’s being served for hot lunch in the area schools:

PANORAMA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PRESCHOOL

ADAIR-CASEY AND GUTHRIE CENTER JUNIOR HIGH

ACGC HIGH SCHOOL

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, Jan. 26, 1984

EXCUSE, PLEASE. Mike Donahey tries to avoid a collision with teammate Brad Pote, who won this rebounding battle at Menlo Saturday. At left is Kent Patterson.

By Michael Woody | Times Vedette

The International Space Station is the setting for this movie that tells the story of an American crew that joins the Russians at the Space Station for a joint venture. When huge trouble on Earth strikes, both teams are told to take over the station. An action film in a tight situation in space always proves to be fun. It is not a great film, but it has enough moments for me to mildly recommend it. Grade: C+

Chris Blass, who lost both arms as a result of electrocution as a youth, knows no limitations and continues to operate cars, trucks, farm vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobiles, and rides horses, too.

By Rich Wicks | Lake Panorama Times

Chris Blass of rural Casey was a typical 8-year-old farm boy. Then, something happened in a split second that changed his life drastically.

Or did it? Read on and see if your opinion changes.

“There was a snowstorm up in Storm Lake,” Blass said. “We were living north of Rembrandt on my grandfather’s farm. We had a three-day snowstorm and, finally, the sun came out. My younger brother, Jeff, and I wanted to go out and play.”

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FOR SALE: Corn stock bales. $40 each and 2012 F250 4-door cab 4x4 pickup, 6.2 gas engine, 122,000 miles, $25,000. Call Joe Whetstone at 641-740-0037.

FOR SALE: Like new! Diawa Tatula SV baitcasting reel and Scheels Ibesu rod. Used 2 times. I’ve decided that I don’t get along well with baitcasting equipment. Over $300 new and these are just like new! Asking $175. Call Denny Rowedder at 641-431-1717.

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