YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors change process on how to appropriate funds for Sheriff’s department

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on June 11, the supervisors discussed appropriating funds to the various departments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It was noted that the supervisors have generally appropriated 50% of the funds to each department before the start of each fiscal year, and then in November, the remaining 50% has been appropriated.

Supervisor Mike Dickson suggested using that formula for all departments except the Sheriff’s department. For that department, he suggested appropriating the first 25% now, and then checking in again in the fall.

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Panora City Council to pursue expanded UTV usage in city

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the June 10 regular meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers returned to an issue that had been brought up by citizens at the May 26 meeting. Mayor Curt Thornberry explained that the citizens, Jim Wendl and Pat Moylan, had asked the council to consider allowing expanded use of UTVs in Panora.

“What they were advocating for is maybe some expanded routes within the city or just opening it up within the city so that they don’t have to ride on state highways,” Thornberry said.

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Guthrie Center to add ‘bugs’ to treatment lagoon

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on June 10, the councilmembers heard from a representative of Team Lab, a company that offers solutions for municipalities’ wastewater treatment systems. They council was told that because the city’s wastewater treatment lagoon hasn’t been dredged in more than 40 years, it has roughly 2.5 feet of sludge built up.

The representatives said dredging would cost approximately $100,000, but Team Lab offered a biological alternative. The company provides micro-organisms (“bugs”), which would be added to the lagoon on a regular basis.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Panorama’s Jaidyn Sellers was honored as Iowa Girls Athlete of the Year on June 10 during the Iowa High School Sports Awards at Hoyt Sherman Place located in Des Moines. The Iowa High School Sports Awards is an athletic recognition program honoring the area’s top-performing athletes, coaches and teams. The nine-month program, which selects and announces nominees each season, culminates at this in-person awards show. The program is co-sponsored by The Des Moines Register and the Iowa City Press-Citizen and is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards.

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center Lions celebrated on June 10 to recognize 100 years of service. The event was held at the Events Center at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds and honored many people and organizations.

The program for the evening was presided over by the club president, Joe Hanner, and included a welcome by Guthrie Center Mayor Mike Herbert, as well as recognition of Leo members, other clubs in attendance, past presidents and years of service awards. Mary Porter provided history on the club, and Ardie Klemish of Anita was the keynote speaker.

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Special to the Times Vedette

Ken Klemish, a member of the Adair Lions Club, received the G.E. “Bud” Klise Leadership Award, the Lions Clubs of Iowa's highest leadership award, at the 2024 Iowa Lions state convention. One Iowa recipient has been named each year for the past 36 years to recognize outstanding leadership ability at all levels of Lions: club, district, state and international. The award is presented in honor of Lions Clubs International Past International Director Bud Klise from Iowa, who exemplified leadership as he served his fellow man.

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By Zach Hayden | Panorama FFA Reporter

On June 4, the Panorama FFA officers attended the Southwest Iowa District FFA COLT training at Atlantic High School. Officers joined more than 160 FFA officers from other schools where and rotated through various workshops based on leadership development and how to be better FFA officers within their own chapters.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Adair Chamber of Commerce is awarding a “Yard of the Month” award each month, June through August of 2024. The recipient of the Adair Chamber of Commerce's Yard of the Month for June is Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 1107 Broad St. Bill Nelson, Connie Littler and Pastor Kyle Fever are among the Good Shepherd members who landscape and maintain the lawn. Nominations for the July Yard of the Month are due no later than Friday, June 28 and may be emailed to dawopharmd@outlook.com or submitted to the Adair City Clerk during normal business hours.

PICTURED: Bill Nelson, Connie Littler and Pastor Kyle Fever.

Special to the Times Vedette

Head to Bayard’s Main Street on Saturday for the Wheels for Meals Show. Money raised will be used to provide healthy summer lunches for youngsters in several communities.

Pastor Bob Rogers had a vision in the spring of 2023 to make and deliver summer meals to youngsters in Bayard, Bagley, Jamaica, Yale and Linden. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, approximately 9,000 meals were provided to youngsters over a nine-week period in the summer.

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Special to the Times Vedette

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 124 Guthrie Center presented a $750 check on June 10 for the Brushy Creek Honor Flight golf fundraiser. Pictured are Candi Thompson, Mary Morgan, Carrie Dideriksen, Becky Bonker, Dana Tews, Patrick Moylan, Dave Carstens, Robyn VanZee, Kathleen Chalfant and Colette Keith.

Special to the Times Vedette

Twenty-five students made little figures out of pipe cleaners and straws on Wednesday, June 5 at Art on State. Carol Redshaw and Elizabeth taught the kids. The students were also excited to dip their hands in paint, add their handprints to the wall and write their names. The next project will be creating fairy houses.

Tori’s Angels annual breakfast benefit fundraiser June 16

Special to the Times Vedette

You are invited to spend Father’s Day morning enjoying eggs, sausage, pancakes and drinks at the annual Tori’s Angels free-will offering breakfast benefit and silent auction on Sunday, June 16 at the Panora Community Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual breakfast celebrates the foundation’s first breakfast in 2010 for then-5-year-old Tori Heckman, who desperately 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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IAFP seeks nominations for 2024 Family Physician of the Year Award

Special to the Times Vedette

The Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Family Physician of the Year. Each year, the IAFP awards one family physician the title “Family Physician of the Year” based on outstanding service to patients and community, and devotion to Family Medicine.

If you would like to nominate your family physician, please nominate them online at: https://iaafp.org/awards/or send letters of nomination to the Iowa Academy describing why your family physician should receive the Family Physician of the Year Award.

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Warren Cultural to host Ice Cream Social June 22

Special to the Times Vedette

The Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield will play host to the inaugural Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 22. The evening of entertainment will feature local art vendors, live music and a live podcast recording. The event’s name is derived from Ice Cream Sunday, a weekly podcast hosted by former Greenfield natives Austin Buckner and Trebor Holder.

“We wanted to host an event that showcased as many aspects of the podcast as possible,” Buckner said. “We’re very excited to bring local artists, local musicians and local storytellers to our hometown.”

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Midwest Partnership golf outing June 28

Special to the Times Vedette

Midwest Partnership, an economic development group for Adair and Guthrie Counties, is holding its annual golf outing on Friday, June 28 at Panorama National Resort and Conference Center. Contests and prizes include longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin and team prize for top flights. Check in is at 9 a.m., and tee time is 10 a.m. Awards at are 3 p.m. Cost for a team of four golfers, including lunch, is $375 and $100 for individuals. For details on sponsorships or to ask any questions, contact Brenda Dudley at bdudley@midwestpartnership.com or call 515-523-1262.

Cribbage results from June 7 and June 10

Special to the Times Vedette

On June 7, a total of five players participated. Players met at the home of Rhonda Titus in Bagley. Titus produced a 16 and a 17, Robert Klever had a 17 and an 18, Jane Buckus got a 16, and Phel Beck had a 24.

On June 10, a total of 12 players participated. Sandy Rumblehart was the hot player with a 16, 20 and 16. Jim Carico snuck in with a 21.

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Kalbach named to Graceland University's spring 2024 President's List

Special to the Times Vedette

The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2024 spring term have been announced, and Alexander Kalbach of Stuart has been named to the President's List. Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the President's List.
The Graceland University President's List students represent a diverse range of academic disciplines, reflecting Graceland's commitment to a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience. Their achievements highlight the University's dedication to providing a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures the growth and development of future transformational leaders.

Grubbs named to Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List

Special to the Times Vedette

Tatum Grubbs of Casey was named to the Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List.
The college recognized 466 students for Winter/May Term. The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the terms. Four of the five course credits have to be graded with a traditional letter grade. Wartburg students take four courses during Winter Term, which runs from January through April, and one course during the one-month May Term.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

There was a battle between jungle cats at West Central Valley High School yesterday, June 10. Panorama baseball (5-8) has now won back-to-back games after its 8-3 victory over West Central Valley (6-10). Panorama took a 3-1 lead in the fourth inning and would never surrender it, tacking on four runs in the seventh inning to seal the deal. Panorama’s next game is tonight, June 11, against Woodward-Granger.

PICTURED: #4 Parker Cary at bat against WCV on June 10. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama softball (3-9) traveled to West Central Valley High School (7-10) to take on the Wildcats on Monday, June 10. The Panthers fell, 19-9. Panorama’s next game is at home tonight, June 11, against Woodward-Granger (3-8).

PICTURED: #23 Arilyan Steenblock pictured at a previous game. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC baseball’s (0-10) season woes continued at home against Woodward-Granger (4-9) yesterday, June 10. The Chargers brought the game within one run in the third, 4-3, before Woodward-Granger took over, scoring a combined nine runs in the next three innings. ACGC’s next game is a doubleheader at home today, June 11, against Madrid (6-8).

PICTURED: #2 Tegan Slaybaugh pictured in a game earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Monday, June 10, ACGC (6-5) took on Woodward-Granger (3-8) at home. ACGC took a one-run lead after the third inning. Woodward-Granger immediately countered with four runs of its own and wouldn’t let ACGC cross home plate for the rest of the contest. The Chargers' next game is a home doubleheader tonight, June 11, against Madrid (6-10)

PICTURED: #3 Emerson Van Meter 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 heat is arriving just in time to give crops a good boost,” Secretary Naig said. “Weather outlooks into the second half of June, when farmers are completing important field applications and baling hay, indicate warmer temperatures and better chances of showers and thunderstorms.”

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By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

One comment I hear from people who come to the Mary J Barnett Library for the first time is that this is such a beautiful library. I have to agree. The committee who planned this facility had a great deal of foresight and anticipated that our community would “grow into” this space. Each day that I have the privilege of coming to work here, I am grateful for this building and what it provides our community. Our community benefits immensely from the large library with meeting rooms, a children’s area, and places for workspaces, conversations, and to just sit and read.

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More than 100 calls this week including an attempt to locate two wanted individuals in rural Guthrie Center, a report of a theft in Casey, and an alarm at Panora City Hall.

6-3-24

• 6:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a single-vehicle accident in rural Jamaica

• 8:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve a civil paper in rural Panora

• 8:20 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in rural Panora

• 9:07 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist

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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 Center Times, June 2, 2004

RESTORING PRAIRIE. Helping restore prairie at Springbrook State Park were Bryan Harper, William Frels, Logan Laughery and Kent Muyskens of Boy Scout Troop 153 of Panora.

By Jolene Goodman | Panora Times

The rainy days of April provided me with an opportunity to fill my freezer with a few make-ahead items that I can use this summer like cookie dough, muffins and marinated meats. The sunny days lure me outside to attend to weeds, clean out the dead of winter and lay down new mulch. But it’s not all work and no fun. This outside time also allows me to work on my golf game, ride my bicycle and spend time boating. You may notice that cooking is not on the “fun” list, which brings me to this month’s recipe. As much I love eating most anything homemade, my family craves the box macaroni and cheese. So, I sometimes give in, with a little taco twist.

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