YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors review EMS bids

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on June 18, the supervisors opened and reviewed the bids received as a result of the county’s RFP (Request for Proposals) regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) within the county.

Bids reviewed were from Adair Fire and Rescue, Midwest Ambulance Services of Iowa, the City of Panora, and the City of Stuart.

Maggie Armstrong suggested using a map to visually compare the various coverage areas in the bids.

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The annual Tori’s Angels free-will offering breakfast benefit and silent auction was held Sunday, June 16 at the Panora Community Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees enjoyed eggs, sausage, pancakes and drinks. The annual breakfast celebrates the foundation’s first breakfast in 2010 for then-5-year-old Tori Heckman, who needed heart surgery in Boston. The subsequent foundation was named for the 800 attendees who so generously donated money for Tori’s surgery and proved themselves to be one of Tori’s Angels. 

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The Panora WSO (Women’s Service Organization) group presented a $500 check at the Panora Chamber Meeting on June 17 to assist with operational costs for the 2024 Panorama Days. Maureen Lubeck is pictured here with chamber members at Monday’s meeting.

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Panora businesses hosted “Rock the Square” on Main Street on Saturday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m. Live music was provided by Kile Jackson at the gazebo, and attendees enjoyed slushies and donuts from PJ’s Mini Donut Trailer.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Main Street Dance Studio, which has been operating in Guthrie County for 32 years, recently held its 32nd spring recital. Kristi Vance, director, shared her thoughts following the event.

“At this year's recital, there were 10 graduating seniors including Hallie Arganbright, Lance Bunde, Donovin Delp, Natalie Donovan, Zoey Hambleton, Tori Heckman, Riley Gibson, Isabelle Rouse, Paisley Sutton and Sarah Westergaard. These seniors have been dancing with MSDS for 15 years. They are a highly accomplished class of seniors filled with 4.0s, valedictorians and state champions. They are in all manner of sports including dance, in theatre, drama, music and band, as well as academically excellent,” Vance said.

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A golf outing fundraiser was held on Saturday, June 15 at the Lake Panorama Par 3 Golf Course for the Brushy Creek Honor Flights. It was a rainy morning, but golf was played. Funds were also contributed via hole sponsorships and a live auction.

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Mark your calendars for July 2 starting at 11 a.m. and join Whiterock Conservancy for lunch with a food truck on site for this all-ages event

Paint the Park, with international award-winning songwriter and accomplished painter Chad Elliott, will feature a live concert and real-time painting inspired by Whiterock.

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Guthrie Center cleanup set for June 21

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Residents within the city limits of Guthrie Center are reminded of the citywide cleanup event set for Friday, June 21. To participate, a fee of at least $25 must be paid to City Hall no later than noon on Wednesday, June 19.

In additional to the basic fee of $25, additional fees are as follows: $3.50 per car tire, $5 per pickup tire, $10 per truck tire, $20 per tractor tire, $30 per semi tire, $5 per rim, $20 per TV or monitor, $15 per item that contains or contained freon, $5 per printer, VCR, DVD player, computer tower, etc.

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All School Reunion team to meet tonight

Special to the Times Vedette

The ACGC All School Reunion Team has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, June 18 at the Mary J Barnett Library at 5 p.m. Note the change in location and time. Updates will be provided on what will be going on to make sure everyone has what is needed for the weekend. Email allschoolreunion.acgc@gmail.com with any questions.

Iowa Trust open house on Friday

Special to the Times Vedette

Iowa Trust will hold an open house on Friday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Panora office, 120 E. Main St., to celebrate 95 years in business (1929-2024). A coloring contest for youngsters will also take place. For more information on Iowa Trust, call 641-755-2141 or visit www.iowatrustbank.com.

Cribbage results from June 14 and June 17

Special to the Times Vedette

On June 14, a total of eight players participated. Dave Richter started off the very first hand with a 24, Jim Carico got a 17 and a 16, Debbie Keefer got a 17 and a 20, Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Chet Vaughan trailed with another 20, but Richter had hot cards and pulled in another 24.

On June 17, a total of 12 players participated. Deb Kiefer got a 16 and a 20, Rex Schoonover played a 17, Sandy Rumelhart got a 20, and Jim Carico and Robert Klever each got a 16.

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Impala and Focus collide in Guthrie Center

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Matt Losee reported a two-vehicle collision occurring on June 16 at 7:41 p.m. at the intersection of Prairie Street and South Seventh Street. Dale Eugene Gardiner, 75, of Guthrie Center was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Impala LT northbound on South Seventh and collided with a 2012 Ford Focus driven by Grace Elizabeth Colling, 17, of Guthrie Center, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. Damage to the Impala is estimated at $2,000, and damage to the Focus is also estimated at $2,000.

F150 rear-ends tractor trailer on Talon Avenue

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a two-vehicle collision occurring on June 13 at 11:59 a.m. on Talon Avenue. Nicholas Wayne Benshoof, 22, of Winterset was driving a 2000 Pete 379 tractor trailer and was stopped at the posted stop sign on Talon Avenue at its intersection with White Pole Road facing southbound. Aaron Lee Becker, 48, of Kansas City, Missouri, was driving a 2019 Ford F150 pickup southbound on Talon Avenue and failed to observe the stopped tractor trailer and rear-ended it. No injuries were reported, and shoulder and lap belts were used. Becker was evaluated for driving under the influence, and implied consent was invoked. The collected urine specimen will be sent to the DCI Lab for evaluation. Becker was arrested for PCS Marijuana 1st Offense and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Becker was also issued a citation for failure to maintain control. Damage to the F150 is estimated at $20,000. Damage to the Pete is estimated at $2,000.

UNI releases spring 2024 graduation and dean's lists

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Each semester, the University of Northern Iowa provides dean's lists. To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit. The following students from the area were named to the dean’s list:

• Austin Block, Panora
• Lydia Lindstrom, Panora
• Jazmyn Sellers, Panora
• Kena Baier, Guthrie Center
• Megan Lemke, Guthrie Center
• Keisha Peters, Guthrie Center
• Olivia Van Meter, Guthrie Center
• Jordan Lemke, Guthrie Center

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama baseball (6-11) has now won four straight games against its WCAC rival, Madrid (8-11). On Monday, June 18, Panorama defeated the Tigers, 13-7, away from home with its highest run total of the season. The Panthers’ next game will be tonight, June 18, at Saydel (16-7).

PICTURED: #14 Mason Carstens runs against Madrid June 18. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Saturday, June 15, the Panorama softball team (6-13) traveled to Orient-Macksburg to compete in its softball tournament against five other schools. Panorama won its first game of the competition against Melcher-Dallas (5-12), 12-9. The Panthers then faced Murray (13-5), losing 13-1. Those results brought them against host Orient-Macksburg (10-7) in the third-place game, where they would fall to the Bulldogs, 14-2.

PICTURED: #17 Emma Walker jumps for the catch. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After taking an early lead, Panorama softball (6-14) lost at Madrid (9-15) on Monday, June 18. The Panthers scored two early runs to take the lead, 2-0. Madrid answered with three runs in the second inning, 3-2. Panorama tied the game, 3-3, in the third inning. After that, it was all Madrid. The Tigers scored four combined runs in the next two innings and added three more in the bottom of the sixth to secure the win. Panorama’s next game is at East Union (3-15) on Wednesday, June 19.

PICTURED: #40 Bridgete White at bat. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC baseball (0-15) had the game tied, 2-2, heading into the bottom of the seventh at Ogden (10-12) on Monday, June 17. Ogden’s walk-off run in the bottom of the seventh was the difference maker. Tegan Slaybaugh and Ben Franzeen were responsible for ACGC’s two runs. Tommy Skram was productive at the plate with two singles in his three at-bats. Slaybaugh was also on the mound for the entire game. He struck out four batters, walking one, and kept Ogden’s batting average to .250 during his 92-pitch performance. ACGC will look to end its winless streak on Wednesday, June 19 at home against Durant (11-10).

PICTURED: #4 Noah Kading at bat in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC had its home softball tournament canceled this past weekend due to the weather. After dropping its last three games, ACGC softball (8-8) blanked Ogden (10-11) in its away win on Monday, June 18. The Chargers took a 1-0 lead in the first inning and would not surrender it, tacking on a total of nine runs to go above their conference foe in the WCAC standings. ACGC will have a massive test in its next game. They square off against No. 1 Van Meter (25-1) on Thursday, June 20 away from home in a doubleheader.

PICTURED: #5 Jayla Hoover shown in a previous game. Photo by Mark Reno

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.

“Summer officially begins this week, and Iowans can expect temperatures that match the season. After the frustrating planting delays, crops seem to be catching up nicely,” said Secretary Naig. “Both corn and soybeans will continue to benefit from the forecasts indicating unseasonable warmth with above average chances for rain through the end of June.”

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By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

Because it’s summer reading month, June has been a busy month at the MJB Library. In addition to reading, guest speakers and special programs have been teaching our young patrons many new things and providing many fun experiences. See some of the adventures happening at the library.

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More than 120 calls this week including a Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of suspicious item in Bayard, Panora Police responding to a harassment complaint and a Guthrie County Sheriff performing traffic control in Guthrie Center.

6-10-24

• 2:27 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart

• 10:05 a.m. Panora Police assisted a motorist

• 1:42 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served civil papers in Stuart

• 1:45 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a two-vehicle accident

• 1:52 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy took a complaint in Jamaica

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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.

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, May 31, 1984

FALL, BALL! P-L senior Kent Patterson watches as his par putt stops inches short of the hole during first-round action at the state tournament Friday.

By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette

The summer’s biggest expectations fell on this romantic comedy/action film based on the early 1980s TV series starring Lee Majors. This big screen version has a great cast. With Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, how could you go wrong? I’ve got to blame the writers. This movie is a mess. It is boring, unfunny and pretty much a snooze. I sat in the theater shaking my head, trying to figure out how this could have gone so wrong. What a waste of time and talent. Grade: C-

Dennis Pickering did some research then purchased the car sight unseen and had it trucked to Iowa.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, June 2024

Dennis and Joyce Pickering have lived at Lake Panorama since 1987. The pair were high school sweethearts, growing up in a small town in northeast Missouri. They both graduated with bachelor’s degrees in social sciences from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, which later was renamed Truman State University. The couple will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary in August.

After Dennis earned a master’s degree in school counseling, they moved to Iowa in 1978. Dennis spent 34 years as a high school counselor, working in four different schools. One of those was YJB, where he spent 14 years. During some of those years, he was in a shared counselor position with the Bayard School District.

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