TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 2024

Guthrie County Supervisors ‘respectfully object’ to eminent domain in CO2 pipeline plan

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors reviewed a resolution regarding objection to the use of eminent domain in Guthrie County as part of the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed pipeline. Supervisor Brian Johnson shared that he was not comfortable with the tone of the wording, since he felt it could be read as disrespectful.

Supervisor Maggie Armstrong shared her concern.

“I agree. Can we combine the two parts and say ‘respectfully object’… I feel like ‘object’ is a stronger term, but we can still be respectful,” Armstrong said.

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Panora City Council hears more on shipping containers

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the Aug. 26 regular meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers heard from the city’s building inspector, Jason Van Ausdall, regarding the issue of large shipping containers being kept in the city.

“I came to the P&Z (Planning & Zoning commission) a while back to talk about the ever-present discussion of shipping containers, which is what they are. They are built as such, they are used as such … and people acquire them, and they show up everywhere. Small-town America, metro areas, commercial areas, industrial areas, you name it,” Van Ausdall said. “Even though they show up, they’re still a shipping container. They are not, by definition, any kind of a building.”

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Guthrie Center City Council approves cleanup and teardown timeline for garage

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center city council on Aug. 26, the council heard a request from Dr. Kelly Bast who asked the council to allow time for the residents of 100 N. 12th St. to clean out, tear down and remove the garage on the property. Bast explained that this is the Cathy Morrell property, and that he’s been helping those living at that address to make progress on cleanup and disposal to comply with the city ordinances.

Bast said those living at the house have been dealing with significant health challenges, and he asked the council to take this into consideration.

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By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette

For the fourth year in a row, Panora will host the Raccoon River Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The year’s walk is Saturday, Sept. 21. These fundraising events are held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, and constitute the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

There are 19 walks scheduled in Iowa this fall, with the Panora walk being the smallest town to host one. Others are in cities such as Ames, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Dubuque and more.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

There is no clear agreement as to who coined the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words,” but there is agreement about its accuracy, and that matches with the goal of local artist Chad Elliott as he works to create a mural in Guthrie Center.

When the Guthrie County Arts Council approached him about painting a mural to capture the essence of the county, Elliott realized the idea would be just as challenging as the actual painting.

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Special to the Times Vedette

Several Panorama FFA members showed at the Iowa State Fair, which took place Aug. 8-18 in Des Moines.

Sarah Westergaard showed her steers in the Performance Beef and had the Champion Window A. Reagan Gibson and Gabby Welberg showed swine. Reagan had two grand champion swine. Dylan Ford showed his sheep and got third with one.

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Special to the Times Vedette

Art on State had a great turnout on Aug. 25 for a fused glass class with 10 students in attendance. Participants cut glass in the colors they chose to make the jewelry. Artist Kathy Wallander will take the pieces and fire them in a kiln at 1,200 degrees. The pieces will return at the end of the week.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.

Special to the Times Vedette

The last Art on State class for the summer was held on Aug. 21. Youth artists made candle holders using mod podge and tissue paper.

Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.

Fagan receives W.D. and Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust scholarship

Special to the Times Vedette

As the new school year begins, 79 local students are starting their educational journeys with well-deserved support from the W.D. and Shirley Schafer-Ray Educational Trust. The Trust awarded more than $257,000 in scholarships this year, with individual amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. This funding makes a significant impact for students across Adair, Adams, Taylor and Union counties.

Carley Fagan, a recent graduate from ACGC was one of the scholarship recipients this year. While students from Guthrie County are not eligible, students who graduate from ACGC and live in Adair County are eligible to apply.

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DNR investigates blue liquid near East Nishnabotna River

From The Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a bright blue liquid observed near the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland in Pottawattamie County.

On Aug. 22, the DNR Field Office in Atlantic received reports of a blue liquid in an inlet area on the east bank of the East Nishnabotna River in Oakland. According to information provided anonymously to the DNR, the blue liquid was first observed around Aug. 11.

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Come join the Par-Tee

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation is hosting a “Par-Tee Couples” golf tournament on Sept. 14, and everyone is welcome. The event will be held at the Guthrie Center Golf Club at 2382 Highway 44 with registration beginning at 3 p.m. and a shotgun start at 4 p.m.

Registration cost is $100 per two-person team, which covers golf, a cart and a light meal. Proceeds of the tourney will support scholarships for students from area schools (ACGC, CR-B, Panorama and WCV) choosing to continue their education in a healthcare-related field.

The 18-hole tourney format includes larger (8-inch) cups, and each player is limited to four clubs (a wood, an iron, a pitching wedge and a putter). To register, or for more details, visit www.guthriecountyhospital.com/foundation.

Free grief training offered in Panora

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Lutheran Church of Hope, Panora Campus, is partnering with Hospice of the Midwest to offer a free training titled “Grief Share,” beginning on Sept. 16 and running through Dec. 9. The 13-week program will meet each Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Restore Wellness at 102 S.E. 13th St. in Panora.

The program is limited to 15 participants and will be hosted by Carolyn Koberg and Carla Kem. Registration is available at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/241306.

Colonial America presentation Sept. 14 at Panora Library

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panora Public Library will be presenting a Colonial America presentation and reenactment by Barry Grove on Saturday, Sept. 14 starting at 10 a.m.

The Colonial America presentation depicts life in the colonies prior to the Revolutionary War. Topics include daily chores, clothing (audience participation), diet, trades and apprenticeships, medical treatments of the day, children's games (audience participation), money systems, economic geography of the English Colonies, social structures, community punishments, etc.

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Grants awarded to 137 Iowa schools, including Panorama, to purchase local food

Special to the Times Vedette

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will provide $2,000 grants to 137 participating school districts or schools to purchase meat, eggs, produce, dairy and other local foods from area farmers.

Launched in 2022, Local Food for Schools (LFS) pairs school lunch programs with a local food hub to connect to area farmers.

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Cribbage results from Aug. 24 and Aug. 26

Special to the Times Vedette

On Aug. 24, a total of nine players participated. Jim Carico got a 24 and a 16. Rober Klever got a 20. Dave Richter hauled in a 16, and Rhonda Titus got a 16 and a 20.

On Aug. 26, a total of 18 players participated. Dennis Betts started with a 16. Rhonda Titus got four 16s. Joanne Zieser had a 16. Sue Mozingo got a 16 and a 24. Jim Carico a 16. Bill Sheeder scored a 16. Lillian Gelson had a 24. Peggy Lillian’s daughter got a 16, and Kathy Feilmeier brought in a 20.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Friday, Aug. 23, Panorama football played a scrimmage against Martensdale-St Marys as the team prepares for the season. The Panthers first regular season game will be this Friday, Aug. 30, against West Central Valley.

Photo by Betty Cooper

Panorama gets its first regular season test today vs. West Central Valley

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Today, Aug. 27, Panorama volleyball will play its first regular season game of the 2024-2025 season against West Central Valley at home at 7:15 p.m. The Panthers took the double over the Wildcats last season, winning both of their matchups, 3-2.

Girls and boys cross country teams start seasons on Thursday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls and boys cross country teams will get their legs moving in regular season action for the first race of the 2024-2025 season on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Gowrie Municipal Golf Course, with the boys starting at 5 p.m. and the girls at 5:40 p.m. The Panorama boys are returning two runners from last year’s team, Noah Poldberg and Zach Hayden. Poldberg hit the preseason individual rankings at 18th in 1A after finishing 32nd at the state meet. The girls finished fourth at the state meet a year ago, returning Laicey Lutz and Kylie Rochholz. Rochholz starts the season ranked fifth individually among 1A runners.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

To get ready for the season, ACGC football scrimmaged against Des Moines Christian last Friday. Aug. 23. The Chargers first regular season game will be this Friday, Aug. 30, against Ogden.

Photo by Mark Reno

Chargers start the season with a big test at Van Meter tonight

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC volleyball team will hit its first serves of the season against No. 13 Van Meter (1-1) away from home tonight at 6:30 p.m. The teams split last season, with ACGC winning the first, 3-2, and Van Meter taking the second game, 2-0. Van Meter is fresh off a loss against No. 10 Kuemper Catholic last night, while ACGC aims to start its season off on the right foot.

ACGC boys and girls cross country travel for first race of the season

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Both coming off successful 2023 campaigns, the ACGC boys and girls cross country teams will be traveling to the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course for their first races of the season. The boys finished second place at the state meet last season and will look to replicate that success. Gavin Sloss is returning, currently ranked 19th individually among 1A runners. The Charger girls team is returning several runners from its fifth-place finish at state last season including Ava Campbell, Cadence Peterson, Adalyn Bensen, Paige Van Meter and Emmarae Ellis. Campbell hit ninth in the preseason individual rankings for 1A runners.

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.

“With the Farm Progress Show kicking off in central Iowa, much of the state will receive a blast of heat followed by cooler weather as we head into September,” Secretary Naig said. “This stretch of unseasonably dry conditions is providing a nice window for farmers to bale hay, chop silage and begin to seed cover crops.”

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So much more than books

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

With school back in session, remember that Mary J. Barnett Memorial Library has a multitude of resources to make this your best school year ever. One of the most powerful resources we offer is called Brainfuse. This online learning platform says its mission is to connect learners of all ages with experts who love to teach.

Brainfuse has several components. HelpNow provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring across all K-12 subjects. Not only does HelpNow provide unscheduled, instant tutoring and homework help, it features an innovative writing lab, high-stakes assessment, and test preparation, ELL/ESL support, and foreign language assistance. The Brainfuse tutors are all four-year college graduates who have teaching or tutoring experience.

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More than 115 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy responding to a harassment complaint from Menlo, Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a dog bite in Bayard, and Panora Police responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle.

8-19-24

• 12:43 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a noise complaint in Guthrie Center

• 3:01 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart

• 9:39 a.m. Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in Guthrie Center

• 1:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a theft at Lake Panorama

• 1:13 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a pedestrian in Guthrie Center

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ACGC High School August lunch menu

ACGC Pre-K - Junior High August lunch menu

Panorama schools lunch menu

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.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The items pictured above are on display at the Guthrie County Historical Village at 206 W. South St. in Panora. If you thought they were Fred Flintstone’s first car wheels, you are incorrect. If you can identify what these are, send an email to rich@gctimesnews.com. The first correct answer earns a free family pass to the Historical Village in Panora.

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Aug. 25, 2004

AWAITING SCHOOL OPENING. While their thoughts may not have been positive on the start of school at Adair-Casey, these kids were spending quality time thinking. From left: Tom Avey, Cami Howell, Angel Wills, Carla Wiebenga and Felicia Crispin. School started this week at Adair-Casey.

Dr. Cassie Martinson says she likes the technological and material advances in optometry and the benefits these provide to her patients.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, August 2024

Growing up in Coon Rapids, Cassie Martinson knew she valued small-town living and family and had a passion for health care. Fast forward and she is now an optometrist and owner of Eye Care Associates, a four-location business that serves several surrounding communities with quality eye care.

Martinson and her husband, Jake Martinson, who is from Northfield, Minnesota, live at Lake Panorama with their two children, Lyla and Landon. Her large Iowa family all are within 30 minutes or less, living in Coon Rapids, Guthrie Center and Panora.

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FOR RENT: Newly Renovated! 2/1 Apartment for Rent. Newly renovated 2-bed, 1-bath apartment at 502 W Market St, Panora, IA 50216. Enjoy 700 sq ft of modern living with LVP flooring, new cabinets, counter tops, fresh paint, and updated trim and doors. Under new management, this bright and stylish unit offers comfort and convenience in a welcoming community near local amenities. $800/month. Call 712-469-4033.

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WANTED: If you’re passionate about working with children, we want to hear from you! Little Smiles is a state licensed daycare in Adair. Benefits include no nights, weekends, or holidays, paid time off, discounted child care, and matching retirement plan available. Must be 18+ years of age and pass a background check. $500 hiring bonus available! Contact littlesmilesadair@gmail.com or 641-742-3031.

PRAISE GOD FOR YOU: For showing up, working, praying, giving, loving, making or paying for meals. Many Angels too numerous to put names to, Thank you! For EMS, Police, Fire that saved lives, protected us, donated time/resources/love, Thank You! So many blessings from God through people, prayers, and generosity. Thank you! Consider this a thank you hug!

FOR SALE: Pint canning jars, $5.00/dozen. Wide mouth quart canning jars, $6.50/dozen. Call 641-757-1232.

SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.

Did you hear about the wooden tractor?

It had wooden wheels, a wooden engine, wooden transmission and wooden work!

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