| | The chicken or the pig?
Get involved. We hear those two words quite often, but we don’t often do them. There’s a reason why we don’t get involved: It requires extra work.
I made a decision early on in my career that being involved in the communities we serve was going to be an integral part of our operations plan. It is now part of our company culture.
As a media company, we are in the communications business. With that in mind, all of us in the industry should be leaders in communicating with our customers — not only our advertisers but our readers, viewers and listeners, too. Communicating through our own media channels isn’t enough today. Unfortunately, most residents today can’t name the publisher or editor of their local newspaper, or the manager of the local TV or radio stations. I didn’t want to be that person, so I made a concentrated effort to get involved in dozens of community groups. I believe this was an integral part of our company’s early success. I also quickly learned that I can’t do it all myself, so I made community involvement part of our employee job descriptions. I tell everyone who interviews with us that if they don’t want to be involved in the communities we serve, then this is not the job for them.
Many years ago, when I was the publisher of a newspaper in Boone, my friend Chris Moffitt suggested I join the Kiwanis Club. So, I did, and it was one of the better decisions I made there. Chris sold me on the importance of being involved locally and explained how it was a vital part of his business operations. He also pointed out that his competitor down the street didn’t get involved in any community organizations, and that he seemed to be doing just fine. That was a great and humble point. None of us have all the answers, but we all should do what we think is right, what fits our own plans, and what we can realistically commit to.
Meanwhile, it is important to note that there is a difference between being involved and being committed, whether that be in work or personal relationships. Former tennis star Martina Navratilova may have defined it best when she said, “The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.”
Which one are you?
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@dmcityview.com
641-332-2707
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors hear objections regarding CO2 pipeline
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Aug. 20 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors was held in the top floor courtroom to accommodate the anticipated large attendance. The audience was estimated at 50 or more individuals, including those participating via remote technology.
The bulk of the meeting involved discussion about the proposed CO2 pipeline to be built by Summit Carbon Solutions. County Attorney Dana Minteer provided a brief statement.
“The decision was primarily made by the Iowa Utilities Board (Iowa Utilities Commission),” Minteer said. “It’s already been determined that counties do not have jurisdiction.”
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 | | | Welcome back, ACGC teachers and staff | | | | | | | | By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette
The Welcome Back Teachers and Staff coffee was held on Monday at 8 a.m. at ACGC High School. Guthrie Center Chamber of Commerce members introduced themselves and welcomed back the teachers and staff for the 2024-2025 school year. The Adair Chamber of Commerce and Casey Service Club contributed as well. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Panorama schools teachers and staff welcomed back | | | | | | | | By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette
Teachers and staff at Panorama schools were welcomed back for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday morning with a breakfast hosted by the Panora Chamber of Commerce. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Watercolor farm scenes created | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Art on State held a watercolor class on Aug. 18 using paint to create farm scenes. Accomplished artist Mary Johnson was the instructor. A series of upcoming watercolor classes will be held to instruct on different techniques. Call 641-332-2267 to sign up for new classes. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Young artists make coasters | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Art on State students made coasters on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and enjoyed decorating and eating cookies, too. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Art on State’s students design door signs | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Art on State students made door signs with their names on them on Wednesday, Aug. 7. They also enjoyed brownies and were quite happy when they left. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Bill Riley Talent Show results
Special to the Times Vedette
The Bill Riley Talent Show was held as part of the 2024 Panorama Days. The results from the competition are as follows:
Senior results:
- 1st place, Donovin Delp, Dawson and Paisley Sutton, Adel
- 2nd place, Dawson Huinker, West Des Moines
- 3rd place, Nella Rivas, Panora
Sprouts results:
- 1st place, Ellis Reinhart, Panora
- 2nd place, Izzy Stein, Panora
- 3rd place, Brielle Coil, Stuart and Ellis Reinhart, Panora
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| | Cribbage results from Aug. 16 and Aug. 19
Special to the Times Vedette
On Aug. 16, a total of 12 players participated. Allen Pierce started off with an 18, Jim Carico got a 16 and a 20, Sandy Rumelhart and Rhonda Titus each had a 17, and “the mystery man” also got a 20.
On Aug. 19, a total of 11 players participated. Rhonda Titus got a 17, 16 and 16. Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 17. Kay Phippen and Robert Klever each got a 16. Jim Carico had a 17 and a 20. Bill Sheeder came up with a 24.
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 | | | Iowa 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.
“Overall pleasant weather helped produce record attendance at the Iowa State Fair over the last week and half, even with a few rainy days mixed in,” said Secretary Naig. “That widespread rain, coupled with the warmer temperatures forecasted through the end of August, should give crops a good boost heading into September.”
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| | So much more than books
By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
As we prepare to start the new school year, we at MJB Library are reflecting on the summer library events. We are happy to report that the Summer Reading Program was a great success. Sixty preschool through middle school children signed up for the Summer Reading Program. The three to four programs we hosted each week were well attended. Readers submitted completed bingo sheets that had reading activities, scavenger hunts, and bookmarks where they logged their weekly reading minutes. Of the 21 bookmarks turned in, our readers read a total of 28,470 minutes during June. Great job to all those SRP participants who worked so hard to keep their reading skills sharp this summer.
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| | More than 100 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy serving a trespass order in Guthrie Center, Stuart Police putting down a deer on Wagon Road, and Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a suspicious person in Bayard.
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7:22 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle
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9:30 a.m. Stuart Police followed up on an assault investigation
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12:33 p.m. Panora Police responded to an animal complaint
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1:52 p.m. Panora Ambulance and Panora Police responded to a medical call in Panora
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1:54 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy served a trespass order in Guthrie Center
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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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 | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
What were these used for? The items pictured above are on display at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora. Think you know what they are? Send an email to rich@gctimesnews.com. The first correct answer earns a free family pass to the Historical Village in Panora. | |
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 | | | 20 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 18, 2004
STATE FAIR TORCH RUN. Four persons from Guthrie Center helped with the Iowa State Fair torch run. Fifty-five runners covered 174 miles on the southwest route from Hamburg to Norwalk. From left are Angie Duncan, Jessica Hemann, Heather Readinger and Tim Masters. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Panorama Tire keeps its customers rolling | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, Aug. 2024
What’s in a name? Well, for Panorama Tire, there’s more to the business than just tires. Owner Kade Arganbright explained the wide variety of services offered at the shop.
“We do oil changes, brakes, we do some suspension work, light motor work, and general maintenance,” Arganbright said. “But tires and service calls is about 60-70% of our business.”
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| | SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.
FOR SALE: Pint canning jars, $5.00/dozen. Wide mouth quart canning jars, $6.50/dozen. Call 641-757-1232.
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He kept showing up in a Tea-shirt!
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