YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors hear tax concerns

Dickson requests clarification regarding discussion about a potential “vicious dog ordinance.”

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the April 16 regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors reviewed the draft of a cover letter regarding the county’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for EMS services. The discussion centered on what the deadline for RFPs should be in order to allow adequate time for them to be submitted while still allowing the county adequate time for the various action needed after they are received, in order to potentially have the EMS issue on ballots in the November election. After discussion, the supervisors approved the cover letter, with one change, making the deadline for RFPs June 14.

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Board is expected to be more than 40% female when transitions are complete.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Board of Directors at Guthrie County State Bank is in the midst of some change, as some longtime board members aim to transition off the board in the near future. Bank president Mike Underwood explained the ongoing process and pointed out that when the transition is complete, the board is expected to be more than 40% female.

Underwood explained that some board members are ready to transition off the board after many years of service. Because of that, the board membership list is currently larger than usual. The three current female board members are Jamie Patrick, Lynnea Anderson and Melia Van Meter.

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By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

Members of multiple Guthrie Center organizations and community members gathered to “Celebrate Guthrie Center” on April 12 at the Guthrie Activity Center. The social was held at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner catered by Cabbage Rose at 6 p.m.

Updates were provided on ACGC schools, the Little Charger Early Learning Center, City of Guthrie Center, Guthrie Center Area Development, Main Street Guthrie Center, Mary J Barnett Library, Guthrie County Hospital and the All School Reunion.

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Panora Mercantile celebrates one-year anniversary

Special to the Times Vedette

Join Panora Mercantile this Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, to celebrate their one-year anniversary. This general store is an eclectic collection of goods from local makers, gluten-free products, goodies, books, seasonal items and decor. This weekend only, they will have special $1 items and various items offered for $1 off plus much more. Check out their new items for spring and their new vendors. Panora Mercantile is located at 134 W. Main St. in Panora.

Iowa dairy farmers, poultry producers encouraged to remain vigilant against threat of HPAI

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is closely and continually monitoring the evolving situation, while reminding consumers that pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to enjoy.

From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Monday provided an update on the continually evolving situation regarding the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle and poultry flocks in other states, strongly encouraged both dairy farmers and poultry producers to heighten their biosecurity protocols and practices, and reminded consumers that pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe to enjoy.

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Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report 

Special to the Times Vedette

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.

“Planters have started to roll across the state with the help of a string of warm spring days,” said Secretary Naig. “However, there may be a temporary pause in planting as the forecast shows the potential for severe thunderstorms early this week followed by near-freezing low temperatures toward the weekend.”

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Cribbage results from April 15

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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Special to the Times Vedette

YQCA In Person Training
Session 1: April 18, 5-6 p.m. at the Guthrie County Extension office. This is a required training fourth through 12th grade youth who are planning to exhibit beef, goat, sheep or swine at the 2024 Guthrie County Fair. This is also available online at yqcaprogram.org. Cost is $3 per session. If you have any questions, call 641-747-2276.

AG Camp Series
April 23, Animal Pictionary/AG Bingo

These sessions will be held at the Guthrie County Extension office. Call the office at 641-747-2276 to reserve your spot. Limited seating is available. For fourth-sixth graders.

Sheep and Goat Weigh-In
April 27, 1-3 p.m. Guthrie County Fairgrounds.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276. 

Panorama places fourth at Charger Invitational

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On April 11, the Panorama girls track and field team put together a solid performance that led to their highest team total in points this season, placing fourth with 93. Host ACGC won the meet with 101.

Jaidyn Sellers is easing back into the season after a hamstring injury that occurred during the indoor portion of the season kept her mostly sidelined, says Head Coach Greg Thompson. With Sellers back on the track, she took gold in both the 100- and 400-meter dashes and as part of the 4×100 meter relay team with Almiranda Burnett, Faith Recker and Maddy Lutz. Kylie Rochholtz earned bronze in the 800-meter run. Panorama also took gold home in the 4×800 meter and 800 medley relays. Arilyan Steenblock also brought home a gold medal for Panorama for her toss in discus. According to Coach Thompson, six girls set eight new personal bests, and 11 events were season best performances.

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PICTURED: Jaidyn Sellers competes at the ACGC Charger Invite. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panthers finish eighth at ACGC meet

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys track and field team placed eighth with 46 points after competing in the ACGC Charger Invitational on Thursday, April 11. ACGC placed first while running on their home track with 150.5 points.

Cristian Monrroy-Nunez was the only medal winner for Panorama on the day with his silver finish in the shot put.

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PICTURED: Austin Wagner competes at the ACGC Charger Invite. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panorama defeats AHSTW, 8-3

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Thursday, April 11, the Panorama boys soccer team (2-3) got back to its winning ways against AHSTW (0-4) with a dominant display in the 8-3 win. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

Panther golfers win tiebreaker at home meet

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys golf squad took on three other schools on Friday, April 12. The team finished tied with Kuemper Catholic at 167 but took home the tiebreaker to win. Webster City was right on their tails with 168. Maddox Hammerstrom tied with Kuemper Catholic’s Maverick Schwabe for the best individual nine-hole score on the day with 37.

PANORAMA NINE HOLE LOWS:

• Maddox Hammerstrom, 37
• Parker Cary, 39
• Evan Powell, 44
• Alexander Hammerstrom, 47
• Trey Boettcher, 47
• Brayden Galvan, 48

ACGC girls win home meet

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC girls track and field team was in excellent form on the home track. The Chargers scored 101 points as a team to narrowly outperform CAM, 98, in order to win.

Naturally, on the way to a first-place finish, the Chargers earned several medals. Nora Landggaard earned bronze in the 100-meter dash. Ava Campbell received gold in the 800-meter and 1500-meter runs. ACGC took home bronze in the 1600 medley relay. Finally, Cadence Boals also earned gold for her throw in the shot put. ACGC earned the bulk of its points from fourth-, fifth- and sixth-place finishes as well.

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Photo by Mark Reno

Charger boys dominate home meet

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys track and field team glided to a first placed finish at the ACGC Charger invitational on Thursday, April 11 with 150.5 points. Earlham was the next closest with 146.

Plenty of ACGC athletes found themselves on the podium that day. The relay teams all performed well with gold in the 4×200, 4×800 and 4×110 meter shuttle hurdle relay, silver in the 4×100 and bronze in the 4×400. Andrew Mahaffey earned bronze in the 800-meter run and gold in the 1600- and 3200- meter runs. Gavin Sloss joined Mahaffey on the podium in the 1600 with a silver-medal performance. Payton Jacobe tossed his way to a gold medal in the shot put. Mason Wahl took home gold and Mike Fuller bronze in discus.

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PICTURED: Payton Jacobe competes at the ACGC Charger Invite. Photo by Betty Cooper

Charger boys take a swing at IKM-Manning invite

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC traveled to the Manning Manilla golf course on Saturday, April 13 to compete in the IKM-Manning invite. ACGC finished in fourth with a final score of 421. Boyer Valley took first, shooting a 376.

ACGC NINE-HOLE LOWS:

• Tegan Slaybaugh, 87
• Casey Young, 99
• Collin Stringham, 112
• Jack Sheeder, 123

More than 120 calls this week including a domestic dispute in rural Dexter, a committal order in Stuart and a missing person in Guthrie Center.

4-8-24

• 3:16 a.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of suspicious activity

• 5:20 a.m. Stuart Rescue and Stuart Police responded to a medical call in Stuart

• 6:25 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy and Panora Ambulance responded to a car vs deer accident in rural Bayad

• 8:54 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in rural Coon Rapids

• 11:15 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a medical call in Stuart

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By Betty Cooper | Special to the Times Vedette

Panorama High School held its annual prom celebrations on Saturday. The theme was “Euphoria.” The grand march started at 5 p.m. at the high school, and the after-prom will be at the high school.

By Mark Reno | Special to the Times Vedette

ACGG held its annual prom celebration on Saturday with the theme of “Roaring 20s.” The grand march begin at 5 p.m. in the high school gymnasium, and the after-prom took place at Incredibowl in Guthrie Center. 

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, March 29, 1984

BEST OF THE SHOW. Pinewood Derby racers were judged prior to competition Sunday. First place in the judging went to Chris Ellis, center. The car of Craig Richey, left, was second. Jon Bacon, right, received third place.

By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette

The last Ghostbusters film, which featured a group of young kids related to an original Ghostbuster, was clever and a lot of fun. This sequel to a sequel is a bad misstep. Back in New York City, ghosts reappear to wreak havoc, and these kids and a handful of the original Ghostbusters take to the streets to save the city once again. I did not laugh once. The film is boring, not funny and a waste of time. Bill Murray arrives too late to save this “nail in the coffin” of the franchise. Grade: D-

Owner Kandi Meinecke opened her business March 11.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times

For 26 years, Kandi Meinecke operated Britches ‘N’ Bows Country Store at her farm home on Willow Avenue northeast of Panora. In early March, that business morphed into B&B Marketplace, now housed at 106 E. Main in Panora. The building had been home to Quinnebago Outdoors and, before that, Ben’s Five and Dime.

“I never dreamed of moving my business to town; it didn’t appeal to me,” Meinecke says. “I was happy in my own space and doing what I wanted in the country. But when the Quinnebago auction sign appeared in the window, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I figured, now or never, go for it and expand your business.” 

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