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FRIDAY, FEB. 2, 2024

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Jan. 31, employees of the City of Panora worked on shutting off the water supply to the former bank building at 101 E. Main St., which is owned by Ravina Homes, LLC of Des Moines. According to the workers, the water line inside the building had frozen, so the decision was made to shut the water off completely. The building had also once been home to the House of Bee business.

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Guthrie County Supervisors express frustrations about EMS planning

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Jan. 30. Jotham Arber provided a summary of the budgetary numbers for Public Health, Environmental Health, and the Transfer Station.

Brenda Dudley addressed the supervisors, giving an annual update on services provided by Midwest Partnership. She asked the supervisors to consider providing annual funding of $35,127, which she said is the same amount the county contributed the previous year.

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Public hearing held last night on Jamaica water project

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A public hearing was held Feb. 1 in Jamaica for citizens to learn about the proposed plans, specifications and estimated costs of a rural water connection. Jamaica city official and six others were in attendance. Seth Lamb, water/wastewater engineer with ISG Inc., provided a summary of the need and the general scope of the project.

“Part of this is 30 years of neglect of your system,” said Lamb. “It’s not very often that you come across a system where your storage, distribution, source and treatment are all in such a bad place that the DNR says ‘enough.’ ”

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Special to the Times Vedette

On Jan. 30, Rep. Nordman and Sen. Jesse Green welcomed members of the Panorama FFA chapter to the Iowa House during the FFA Legislative Symposium.

Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office receives $22,250 in January for out-of-county inmate fees

Special to the Times Vedette

According to jail reports from the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, the Guthrie County Jail processed 33 out-of-county inmates through the facility during the month of January. The jail was able to invoice for prisoners as follows:

• Greene County Sheriff’s Office, 6 inmates, 92 days, $5,520
• Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 25 inmates, 221 days, $13,260
• Webster County Sheriff’s Office, 2 inmates, 62 days, $3,720

Panorama bus pick-up and drop-off locations during road embargo

Special to the Times Vedette

With Lake Panorama’s road embargo likely to be put into place soon, Greg Randel, director of transportation for Panorama Community Schools, sent a letter to Panorama families stating that the district will have pick-up and drop-off spots at the lake as they have done in past years.

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Conservation Coffees start Feb. 16 in Jefferson

Special to the Times Vedette

Iowa Cover Crop, a local specialty seed provider, invites the local community to join them for a series of Conservation Coffees. These events will be held on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, as well as March 1 and March 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at their location, 1669 N Ave. in Jefferson.

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Cribbage results

Special to the Times Vedette

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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Panorama schools honor roll

Special to the Times Vedette

Honor Roll, Grades 6-12, Term 1 and 2, 2023-24

Honor Roll students have a 3.0 grade point average, and students with all A’s have an asterisk

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Anthofer and Soto named to Simpson College Dean’s List

Dorhout, Grambart named to University of Nebraska-Lincoln fall Deans’ List

Bunde and Young named to Central College Dean’s List

Library events date corrections

Special to the Times Vedette

The Mary J. Barnett Library briefs from Jan. 30 incorrectly stated the dates of two upcoming events. The proper date for the February Book Club is Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m., and the February Lunch and Learn is on Wednesday, Feb 14 at noon.

No. 2 Panorama empties the nest in win against Woodward-Granger, 70-48

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The wins just keep rolling in. No. 2 Panorama (19-0) continued their victory streak against Woodward-Granger (12-6) on Jan. 30.

The No. 2 Panthers were spreading the love offensively. Four players made it into double figures including Jaidyn Sellers with 19 points, Morgan Crees with 16 points, Tyme Boettcher with 14 points and Mia Waddle with 13 points. Sellers also had 10 rebounds to complete the double-double performance, while Boettcher teased a triple double adding 8 assists and 8 rebounds.

The Panthers’ undefeated season will be tested tonight, Feb. 2, at home against No. 3 Des Moines Christian (17-1).

Pictured: Mia Waddle. Photo from previous game by Betty Cooper

Panthers defeat Woodward-Granger, 72-60

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama (12-7) picked up a solid WCAC win against Woodward Granger (8-9) on Jan. 30 behind a huge Braylon Dawes performance.

Dawes was finding nylon all night long, dropping 35 points alongside 6 rebounds and 3 steals. He did significant damage from the free throw line, shooting 13/15. Maddox Hammerstrom and AJ Draper also were in double figures in scoring with 15 points for Hammerstrom and 10 for Draper.

Panorama is back on the court tonight, Feb. 2, at home against Des Moines Christian (11-4).

Pictured: Trey Boettcher. Photo from previous game by Mallory Quick

Panthers win three duals

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Facing East Union, Martensdale-St. Marys and Southwest Valley at home, Panorama came out victorious with three dual wins on Jan. 30.

The team score against East Union was 54 -21 in favor of Panorama. Panther wrestlers who won their matches were Slyer Shaffer at 120, Austin Wagner at 132, Will Knapp at 138, Landon Kirtley at 144, Gabe Wagner at 157, Cayden Van Meer at 175, Colby Waltz at 190, Isaac Monrroy-Nunez at 215 and Joel Cooper at 285.

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Pictured: Landon Kirtley. Photo by Betty Cooper

Boys wrestling

Panorama wrestlers take 5th at WCAC tournament

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Out of the nine schools at the West Central Activities Conference, Panorama took fifth place with 154 team points at the tournament yesterday, Feb. 1, led by conference champion Cayden Van Meer.

Panthers who made the podium:
106: Blake Holman – 5th
120: Syler Shaffer – 4th
132: Austin Wagner – 4th
138: Will Knapp – 2nd
144: Landon Kirtley – 2nd
150: Blake Schwartz – 3rd
157: Gabe Wagner – 2nd
175: Cayden Van Meer – 1st
215: Isaac Monrroy-Nunez – 5th
285: Joel Cooper – 2nd

Next up for the Panthers, Districts is the IHSAA 1A District 7 meet, which will be in Ogden on Feb. 10.

Chargers handle Wildcats, 62-46

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC (12-4) picked up the victory against West Central Valley on Jan. 30 thanks in part to a stifling defensive performance in the second quarter, only allowing 5 points in the frame.

Payton Policky had a career night on the boards, pulling down 23 rebounds to go alongside his 12 points. Jathan South led the team in scoring with 20 points, and Lance Bunde also hit double figures, with 11.

Pictured: Lance Bunde. Photo from previous game by Mark Reno

Boys basketball

ACGC falls in close contest with Coon Rapids-Bayard, 68-62

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Chargers (12-5) were on a three-game win streak until they ran into a tough Crusaders (15-4) squad last night on Feb. 1. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

ACGC will play back to back, hosting Pleasantville (10-7) tonight, Feb. 2 at home.

ACGC zaps West Central Valley, 56-16

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Chargers (13-4) held the Wildcats (7-9) to just a single point in the first quarter on their way to the 40-point victory on Jan. 30.

Four ACGC players made it into double figures in scoring. Camdyn Richter led the way with 16 points, Emerson Van Meter added 12 points and Kelsey Carlson had 10. Reagan Carney also had 10 points and put together a double-double performance with 11 rebounds. Shay Lemke stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 7 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds..

Pictured: Kelsey Carlson. Photo from previous game by Mark Reno

Girls basketball

Chargers lose to No. 13 Coon Rapids-Bayard, 31-27

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Despite a late rally from ACGC (13-5) where they scored more than half of their points in the fourth quarter, they couldn’t complete the comeback against No. 13 Coon Rapids-Bayard (15-3) on Feb. 1. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

It’s a quick return to action for ACGC, as they will play at home tonight, Feb. 2, against Pleasantville (6-12).

ACGC finishes 6th at WCAC tournament

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

A final team score of 137 was enough to get the Chargers into sixth place at the West Central Activities Conference yesterday, Feb. 1. Tegan Slaybaugh and Payton Jacobe were each champions.

ACGC wrestlers who made the podium:
106: Finn Billheimer – 6th
113: Chase Slaybaugh – 3rd
120: Tegan Slaybaugh – 1st
126: Gavin Sloss – 4th
132: Tate Fever – 6th
138: Ty Ganzer – 6th
144: Ryder Cline – 3rd
190: Michael Fuller – 2nd
215: Carter Richter – 6th
285: Payton Jacobe – 1st

It’ll be a quick return to action for the Charger wrestlers, as they will be competing in the CAM duals tonight, Feb. 2.

Pictured: Michael Fuller. Photo by Betty Cooper

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 Guthrian, Jan. 21, 1974

JOIN 10-YEAR CLUB. These four men were honored Wednesday evening for 10 years of service to the Guthrie Center Volunteer Fire Department. From left, Bill Hutchins, Darwin Hughes, Roger Wickland and Darwin Badger.

By Michael Woody | Times Vedette

Director Michael Mann delivers another excellent film, this time about legendary auto designer Enzo Ferrari. My two Ford Windstar mini-vans would tell you I’m not a car guy, but this study of a man in crisis (on several levels) is so well done — and the ending so traumatic — I was completely on board. Adam Driver is excellent as Ferrari, and Penelope Cruz is also top-notch as his estranged wife. Grade: A-

Project took more than 80 hours to complete.

By Rich Wicks | Panora Times

Connie Baker of Panora found a unique way to preserve family history, through a mix of technologies old and new.

“My mom passed away in November of 2017, and she had seven siblings,” she said. “They were all of Danish heritage, and my grandparents came from Denmark on ships with their families when they were young. I got started going through my mom’s old pictures. I actually found my grandparents’ wedding picture from 1912.”

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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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