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| | One tomato at a time
I am often asked how we are able to grow the readership of our print publications while paid subscription newspapers continue to suffer from declines in circulation. The answer is two-fold.
First, it starts with our business model, which is based on providing our print and digital publications for free to our readers. Unfortunately, many paid circulation publishers became greedy over the years, increasing the costs for consumers to subscribe while providing less content (more on this in point No. 2). Charging more and giving less is not a good recipe for any business. This became more complicated when paid subscription newspapers decided to give away content on their websites for free. I challenge you to name any other industry that once had up to two-thirds of households buying their product and then acted dumbfounded when fewer people continued to purchase it because they could get it for free from the same company elsewhere. That decision by newspaper execs continues to be mind-boggling. For us, the digital option was simple. We give our publications away for free in print… and online. Our digital efforts do not exist to replace our print publications (and alienate our most loyal readers) but rather to enhance our print publications. That may change over time, but, for now, our print readership far exceeds our digital readership. Meanwhile, we are focused on providing as much news and information as we can through every available medium — for free.
Second, content truly is king. Michael Gartner shared a story with me a few years ago from Abe Rosenfeld, who was the executive editor of The New York Times. Rosenfeld’s father ran a lunch counter in Manhattan. He said there were lunch counters everywhere at the time, and business was awful for all of them. To help their bottom line, some of them started adding water to the soup. Their customers soon realized this and went elsewhere. Slowly, those lunch counters went out of business. Rosenfeld said his father took a different approach and added more tomatoes to his soup, and his customer base grew. That was Rosenfeld’s — and is Gartner’s — advice to improve newspapers. Newspapers and magazines today need more tomatoes — more content. And that content should be of the local variety, not filler pieces from other publications. At Big Green Umbrella Media, we spend substantial time and money on producing local content for our publications. Although we certainly don’t have it all figured out, we are convinced that a focus on local content is crucial to any success we may have.
So despite the fact that most paid newspapers and magazines are dying, all print is clearly not dead. We are proving it. Others are, too. There is also no doubt that in the media world — both in print and online — content is king. We are determined to prove that as well — one tomato at a time.
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@dmcityview.com
641-755-2115
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 | | | Iowa Farm Bureau county leaders meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Two dozen Iowa Farm Bureau members representing 18 counties met with Iowa’s congressional delegation in March in Washington, D.C., to discuss policy issues important to the sustainability of their family farms. Among them, pictured from left to right, include Brian Jones of Greenfield, Tyler Woodward of Hamburg, Heath Blomquist of Guthrie Center and Gabe Ferry of Kirkman.
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 | | | ACGC Theater and Music department presented ‘Tuck Everlasting’ April 26-28 | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The ACGC Theater and Music department presented “Tuck Everlasting” at ACGC High School in Guthrie Center April 26-28. The musical was based on a children’s novel written by Natalie Babbitt. The storyline was set in 1880 in the fictional village of Treegap. The story was also made into a 2002 feature film. Vocal Music/Drama Instructor Kelsey Dinkla is the director of the production, which included nearly 30 ACGC High School students in the cast and crew, as well as a seven-member pit band.
For information on cast and crew, visit https://sites.google.com/acgcschools.org/tuckeverlasting/meet-the-cast?authuser=0
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 | | | Peak camping season begins May 1 | | | | | | | | From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa state parks and forest staff are preparing for the summer camping season, turning on water, sprucing up campgrounds and freshening up bathroom, cabin, lodge and shelter facilities. With more than 864,000 campers and almost 14 million visitor days last year, state parks are anticipating another busy season. For park visitors, there will be some new things to see.
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| | Dudley participates in economic development courses | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Brenda Dudley, director of Midwest Partnership, was one of 92 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course April 23-26 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
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| | Guthrie County Hospital Foundation golf outing July 9
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation is hosting its 24th Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, July 9 at the Lake Panorama National Golf Course. The GCH Foundation is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) and raises funds throughout the year to support several of the many needs of Guthrie County Hospital and health programs provided to the communities it serves.
Online registration is available at guthriecountyhospital.org/foundation. Registration will be open until the tournament sells out.
GCH also invites you to join them as a sponsor for this event by choosing from one of their sponsorship opportunity levels ($125 - $2,000) and/or supporting the event through a donation of various prizes and/or raffle items. To become a sponsor, contact Dennis Flanery at 641-332-3879 or dennis.flanery@gcho.org. | |
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| | Sheriff’s Office reports April revenues of $29,770 for processing of out-of-county inmates
Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $29,770 from processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during April. A total of 73 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 30 from out of the county. The Department of Corrections had two inmates for 53 days with charges of $2,650, Greene County had nine inmates for 211 days with charges of $12,660, Polk County had 10 inmates for 175 days with $10,500, and Webster County had nine inmates for 66 days with $3,960. | |
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| | Join Guthrie County Hospital for two upcoming award ceremonies
Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County Hospital’s eighth annual DAISY Award Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. in Sneakers Café. All nominees will be recognized, and the 2024 DAISY Award recipient will be announced. The DAISY Award honors extraordinary nurses in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. The 2024 nominee is Dale Peterson.
The sixth annual SUNSHINE Award Ceremony will also be held Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. in Sneakers Café. This award recognizes the remarkable PCTs. The 2024 nominees are Mindi Brittain, LaRoyce Kress ad Cris Schachtner. All nominees will be recognized, and the 2024 SUNSHINE Award recipient will be announced.
The award ceremonies are open to the public. Guthrie County Hospital is located at 710 N. 12th St. in Guthrie Center. | |
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| | The New Homestead plans multiple events throughout May
Special to the Times Vedette
The New Homestead, 2306 State St. in Guthrie Center, is involved in a number of events during the month of May.
On May 14, in celebration of National Nursing Home Week and Beef Month, The New Homestead is partnering with the Guthrie County Cattlemen for a drive through style grill out from 5-7 p.m. at the Independent Living parking lot. They will be serving grilled hamburgers with chips and a cookie for a free will donation. All proceeds will be shared to the local food pantry to help assist families within the community. Blank Park Zoo will be joining at 10 a.m. to educate residents and tenants as well as Guthrie Center first-graders about a few of the animals they care for.
On May 17, Guthrie Center Elementary Band students will be performing at 1:30 p.m.
May 22 is the Annual Guthrie Center Elementary Track Day at the High School Track. The New Homestead is a supporter and will be providing water for student participants this year. | |
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| | Loads of fun in Guthrie Center May 10
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Main Street Guthrie Center is offering a fun evening out on the town on May 10 from 5-8:30 p.m. The event kicks off with registration from 5-6 p.m. at the Guthrie Activity Center (209 State St.). The Wine Walk runs from 5-7 p.m., offering participants the opportunity to explore downtown shops while enjoying samples of wine and appetizers at each stop.
From 6-7 p.m., a Beef & Beer Tasting will be held at the Activity Center, followed by Trivia and a $5 nacho bar.
Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Pearls & Lace, Panora Fiber, or Art on State. Ticket price includes a wine glass, tastings, trivia entry and $5 off a purchase in participating stores. Ticket price on May 10 will be $25. | |
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 | | | Cribbage results from May 1 | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
On May 1, a total of 16 players participated. Roger Esbeck got a 17. Allen Pierce got a 16, a 16 and a 21. Sandy Bolander and Dave Kading each got a 16. Rhonda Titus, Robert Klever and Bruce Bailey tracked down a 20.
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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. For more information, email 58chevy@netins.net. | |
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| | Duane L Clark | | | | | | | | 1937-2024
Duane L Clark was born July 11, 1937, to Clarence and Florence (Otto) Clark at their rural Lake City home. He passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Duane was baptized at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake City and grew up on the family farm south of town. He attended school in Lake City, graduating in 1955. Duane loved the farm and helped his dad and brothers with everything. He was especially fond of the horses and that fondness was with him his entire life.
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| | Evan Taylor named A-R-C Position Player of the Week | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Buena Vista junior Evan Taylor was recognized by the American Rivers Conference on Monday, Apr. 29, by being named the A-R-C Baseball Position Player of the Week for the period ending, Apr. 28.
Taylor had a big week for BVU, tying for the team lead with 10 hits and driving in a team-best 13 runs in five games played.
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| | Eli Kading of Casey presents at Central College's Research and Creative Inquiry Event
Special to the Times Vedette
Central College hosted a Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2023-2024 academic year. The event included in-person honors and senior presentations, poster sessions, performances and exhibits.
Participating in the CURIE was: Eli Kading of Casey. Presentation title/s: Expanding the March Madness Tournament.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character formation, experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), athletics and service. For more information about Central College, visit central.edu. | |
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| | Dahlhauser named Panorama activities director, Miller hired as girls basketball coach
Special to Times Vedette
The Panorama School District announced an internal transfer of Bruce Dahlhauser to activities director for next year, pending school board approval. Dahlhauser will replace Mike Kauzlarich, who is leaving his positions of activities director and head football coach at Panorama. Dahlhauser’s top priority now will be to assist in the process of hiring a new head football coach.
The Panorama School District also announced that Randy Miller will become the next girls basketball coach, pending school board approval. Miller replaces Kylee Boettcher, who was named head women’s basketball coach at Buena Vista University. | |
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 | | | Panther distance medley team takes second place | | | | | | | | By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette
The Tuesday, April 30 boys track and field meet scheduled at West Central Valley High School was postponed to May 1. Final results were not available for all events at press time, but with the available scores, Madrid was leading with 98 points. Panorama was in 10th with 19. Highlighting the efforts was the distance medley team placing second. The Thursday, May 2 home meet was cancelled. The boys will travel to ACGC Monday, May 6, for a 4:30 p.m. start at the Merritt-Charger Invitational.
PICTURED: Cristian Monrroy-Nunez took 14th in the shot put. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See the full results | |
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 | | | Panthers trail at West Central Valley invite | | | | | | | | By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette
The Tuesday, April 30 girls track and field meet scheduled at West Central Valley High School was postponed to May 1. Final results were not available for all events at press time, but with the available scores, Van Meter was leading with 93 points. Panorama was in 11th place with 19 points. The Thursday, May 2 home meet was cancelled.
PICTURED: Mary Fett took 8th place in the 800-meter. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See the full results | |
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| | Panther golfers are WCAC champions
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys golf team made the most of its home course advantage competing against 10 other WCAC teams on Tuesday, April 30 at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. Panorama posted a team score of 321, four strokes better than second-place Des Moines Christian. Will Latham of Des Moines Christian and Landon Chambers of Woodward-Granger had the lowest score on the day, both shooting a 77 18-hole low.
PANORAMA 18-HOLE LOWS
- Evan Powell, 78
- Parker Cary, 78
- Maddox Hammerstrom, 81
- Brayden Galvan, 84
- Trey Boettcher, 91
The home triangular against Boone and Perry set for Thursday, May 2 has been cancelled.
The boys are scheduled to play at Carroll Country Club starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, against 10 other teams. | |
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| | Panthers’ April 30 matchup against GVC postponed
By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette
The Tuesday, April 30 Panorama girls soccer (11-0) home match against Grand View Christian (5-5) was postponed. The makeup date had not been announced by press time.
The girls (11-0) are scheduled to make up the April 16 game against Logan-Magnolia (4-7) at home Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m. They are set to turn around and play again Saturday, May 4 at Creston High School. A Monday, May 6 contest at Des Moines Christian (9-2) is set for 6 p.m. | |
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| | Panthers’ April 30 matchup against GVC postponed
By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette
The Tuesday, April 30 Panorama boys soccer (2-7) home match against Grand View Christian (1-10) was postponed. The makeup date had not been announced by press time. The boys (2-7) are scheduled to make up the April 16 game against Logan-Magnolia (3-9) at home Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. They are set to turn around and play again Saturday, May 4 at Creston High School. A Monday, May 6 contest at Des Moines Christian (5-6) is set for 7:30 p.m. | |
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| | Photo caption error on April 30
We accidentally placed the wrong name with a photo in our April 30 digital edition of the Guthrie County Times Vedette. The Panorama boys soccer athlete in the photo was AJ Draper, not Maddox Nunn. The change was made with the correct name on the website and can be seen here. We apologize for the error. | |
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 | | | Chargers’ Campbell first at West Central Valley invite | | | | | | | | By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette
The Tuesday, April 30 girls track and field meet scheduled at West Central Valley High School was postponed to May 1. Final results were not available for all events at press time, but with the available scores, Van Meter was leading with 93 points. ACGC was in ninth place with 27 points. Ava Campbell came in first in the 800-meter run. In the distance medley, the girls placed second. The Thursday, May 2 track and field meet scheduled at Panorama was cancelled.
PICTURED: Ava Campbell came in first in the 800-meter run. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See the full results | |
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 | | | Fuller garners first in the discus for Chargers | | | | | | | | By Tammy Pearson | Times Vedette
The Tuesday, April 30 boys track and field meet scheduled at West Central Valley High School was postponed to May 1. Final results were not available for all events at press time, but with the available scores, Madrid was leading with 98 points. ACGC was in third with 66 points, trailing second place Des Moines Christian, which had 91 points. Mike Fuller’s throw of 133-07 garnered him a first place in the discus. In the 110-meter hurdles, Treyton Schneider and Brexton Schneider placed second and third, respectively. The 4x200 meter relay team came in second and the 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle relay team third. The Thursday, May 2 track and field meet scheduled at Panorama was cancelled. The boys are set to compete at their home invitational Monday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m.
PICTURED: Treyton Schneider placed 2nd in the 110-meter hurdles. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See the full results | |
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| | ACGC golfers finish third at WCAC meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys golf squad traveled to Lake Panorama National Golf Course to compete against 10 other schools in the WCAC Conference golf meet Tuesday, April 30. The boys finished third with a score of 345 behind Des Moines Christian’s 325, and Panorama’s 321. Will Latham of Des Moines Christian and Landon Chambers of Woodward-Granger had the lowest score on the day, both shooting a 77 18-hole low.
ACGC 18-HOLE LOWS
- Lance Bunde, 85
- Bo Arrasmith, 85
- Tegan Slaybaugh, 86
- Jonathan Martinez, 89
- Casey Young, 92
- Chase Slaybaugh, 95
The boys are scheduled to tee off Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. at the Coon Rapids Golf Course. | |
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| | 2024 Spring Sports Guide available now | | | | | | | | Check out the digital edition of our spring sports guide, featuring Panorama and ACGC teams. | | | | | | | | Click to read the full issue | |
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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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 | | | 30 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, April 27, 1994
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS HONORED. These 10 women were on a list of 30 volunteers recognized by the Guthrie County Respite Hospice program for hours they volunteered from April 1993 to April 1994. Front row: Marguerite Sheeder of Guthrie Center, Mitzi Schoening of Bagley, Kathleen Downing of Guthrie Center and Maxine Wood of Panora. Back row: Loretta Garreau of Guthrie Center, Helen Christensen of Guthrie Center, Margaret Babcock of Panora, Iris Benton of Guthrie Center, Diane Hyland of Coon Rapids and Janelle Stringham of Guthrie Center. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | ‘Godzilla X Kong’ | | | | | | | | By Michael C. Woody | Special to the Times Vedette
I’m a little shocked to be reviewing yet another Godzilla/King Kong movie, but I can tell you my expectations were super low. I took my nephew Adam over the Easter weekend, and we both enjoyed it. It seems the two creatures have been lying low in two separate parts of the world, Kong in the Hollow Earth and Godzilla sleeping in the Coliseum in Rome. That would make a pretty boring monster movie, so, fortunately, every old monster comes back to try to take over the planet. Mothra even makes an appearance. Literally, all hell breaks loose and the two big guys need to unite for our planet to survive. I can tell you that this action on the IMAX screen in Waukee was quite fun to watch. Super loud and stupid. Grade: B+ | |
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 | | | Cribbage group looks to grow | | | | | | | | Every Monday morning, a group of cribbage players meets at the Mary J Barnett Memorial Library in Guthrie Center
By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times
Even if you don’t know what “nobs” or “crib” mean, and even if you can’t tell your “flush” from a “skunk,” you can easily learn the card game of cribbage. In fact, there’s a local group that welcomes you to join them as they teach you the game.
Every Monday morning, a group of cribbage players meets at the Mary J Barnett Memorial Library in Guthrie Center at 8:30 a.m. Players gather around tables and begin shuffling and dealing out cards. On a recent Monday, 13 players had gathered and divided into groups of six, four and three.
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