| | The heavy stuff
With our first measurable snow upon us, some people are already fretting. Hold tight, Iowans. I shouldn’t need to tell you this, but the worst of the winter weather is yet to come. As Bill Murray famously said in “Caddyshack,” “I don’t think the heavy stuff is going to come down for quite a while.”
It's early January, more snowstorms are coming, and I am looking forward to them.
My friends in Florida like to boast about their warm weather and share photos of themselves in T-shirts and shorts. Good for them. I am glad they enjoy it. If I wanted to experience that type of weather this time of year, I would move to Florida. No thank you. I like cold weather. I like snow. I even like blizzards. It’s all part of the Iowa experience. Those other places are nice to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there.
I actually enjoy putting on cold-weather gear and getting outside. The crisp air smells clean, and it invigorates me. Sledding. Skiing. Snowmobiling. I even like to shovel snow, but I admittedly like running the snowblower even more. I get up early on snowy days in anticipation of moving snow.
I am bewildered by people who act surprised when snowstorms hit. It’s not like the weather forecasts aren’t in the news. It’s Iowa. It snows. Plan on it happening again… and again… and again, because it will.
I am convinced some of the negativity about snow comes from the TV weather forecasters using words and phrases like “treacherous” or “the blizzard of the century” seemingly each time we get a dusting.
Several years ago, Jolene and I were on a ski trip to Lake Tahoe with some friends. More than a foot of snow fell the first night we were there. We were convinced the roads would be a mess, stores would be closed, and people would be shuttered in. We experienced the opposite. By 6 a.m., the roads were cleared. By 7 a.m., the sidewalks were shoveled. And, by 8 a.m., it was business as usual — everywhere. They expect snow. They plan on it. They prepare for it. And nobody seems to use the word “treacherous.”
So dig out your coats, hats and gloves and button up. The heavy stuff is going to come down again soon. Embrace it and enjoy it.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
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| | Armstrong voted chair of Guthrie County Supervisors | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The main items addressed during the Jan. 2 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors meeting were the annual appointments and committee assignments. Maggie Armstrong was voted in as board chair, and Steve Smith was voted as vice chair. Most of the remaining appointments were continuations of those appointed in 2024.
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 | | | Quilts donated to Panora Specialty Care | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Panora’s Stitch & Chatter group recently donated 40 quilts to residents at Panora Specialty Care. Group member Ellen Campbell shared details.
“We visited with the residents as we delivered the quilts to each room. It was a joy to see their smiles as the quilts were given to them,” Campbell said. “Hopefully, we can do this again next year.”
PICTURED: Stitch & Chatter members, front row: Nancy Smith, Ellen Campbell, Mary Morgan, Candy Thompson, Cheri Gephert and Karen Onken. Back row: Rowena Storesund, Casey Brown, Kristi Holz and Karen Kersbaum. | |
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 | | | Iowans can learn which cancers are most common in their county | | | | | | | | Iowa Cancer Registry to visit all Iowa counties to share cancer data.
By Cami Koons | Iowa Capital Dispatch
The Iowa Cancer Registry plans to deliver county-specific reports to all 99 counties in Iowa and meet with communities to point out particular policies or trends that might be driving higher rates of one particular type of cancer.
Mary Charlton, director of the Iowa Cancer Registry, said Iowa continues to have increasing cancer figures where other states are seeing steady or declining rates. She said it’s important for Iowans to know this research and to get involved in pushing for changes that could lower these rates.
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| | GCH elects board officers
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Hospital’s Board of Trustees held a regular monthly meeting on Dec. 30. A public hearing was opened to discuss the proposed projects and hear public comments regarding Guthrie County Hospital’s intent to file an application with the USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to finance a portion of capital improvement projects to include, without limitation, remodeling of, additions to, and expansion of facilities at 710 N. 12th St. No members of the public were in attendance.
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| | January events at Panora Library
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Panora Library is hosting a number of events in January.
- Friday, Jan. 3: After-school Clover Kids
- Wednesday, Jan. 8: Kids’ Bingo at 4 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 17: Storytime at 10 a.m. and Kids’ Movie at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 22: Kids’ Craft at 4 p.m.
- Friday, Jan. 31: Storytime at 10 a.m.
For more information, visit panoralibrary.com.
The Panora Public Library is located at 102 N. 1st St. in Panora. Call 641-755-2529 or email pnralib@netins.net. | |
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| | High school sports competitions resume Jan. 3
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Student athletes are back from break and will be back in action starting tonight, or this weekend as noted in the following stories, with the other teams resuming competition next week as noted below.
Panorama:
Boys wrestling: Mustang Invitational at PCM High School, Saturday, Jan. 11
Girls wrestling: Panorama Wrestling Invite at home, Tuesday, Jan. 7
ACGC:
Boys basketball: At home vs. Des Moines Christian (7-0), Tuesday, Jan. 7
Girls basketball: At home vs. Des Moines Christian (6-3), Tuesday, Jan. 7 | |
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 | | | Panthers return from break to host Pleasantville | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama girls basketball (6-2) will host Pleasantville (5-2) tonight, Jan. 3. Both programs are coming off losses, with Panorama falling to No. 15 ACGC and Pleasantville losing to Des Moines Christian. Panorama dominated the last meeting, winning 80-29. The programs each have one of the WCAC’s best scorers. Panorama’s Morgan Crees is averaging 19.5 points per game, while Pleasantville’s Joelle Johnson is averaging 18.3. Expect those two to battle it out in a solid conference matchup.
PICTURED: Panorama's No. 3 Lydia Leishi drives the lane in a game against Creston earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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 | | | Panorama hosts Pleasantville tonight | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama boys basketball (1-7) hosts Pleasantville (2-3) tonight, Jan. 3. Panorama will be looking to come back from winter break with a fresh start to what has been a challenging season. If the Panthers want to get back in the win column, they will have to keep Pleasantville’s Braylon Bingham in check. The sophomore is averaging 26.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Panorama won the matchup last season, 62-38.
PICTURED: Panorama's No. 44 Brayden Galvan splits the double team against Madrid. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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 | | | ACGC competes in Lions Den Duals this weekend | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC boys wrestling will travel to Lisbon High School on Saturday, Jan. 4 to compete in the Lions Den Duals. Other teams at the competition will be host Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Clayton Ridge, Cedar Rapids Washington and Highland.
PICTURED: ACGC's Chase Slaybaugh looks for a leg during a previous match. Photo by Mark Reno | |
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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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 | | | 30 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Jan. 4, 1995
SMOKE-FREE. Dean Downing, a custodian at the Guthrie County Courthouse, installs a no smoking sign at one of the courthouse's five entrances. The building officially became smoke-free Monday. Previously, smoking was allowed in the building's hallways and bathrooms. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Panorama fish stocking complete | | | | | | | | Fin and Feather volunteers work to improve fishing conditions in Lake Panorama.
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, December 2024
There were 2,800 yellow perch added to Lake Panorama Nov. 15 with 2,000 being 4-to-5 inches and 800 6 inches in length. About $21,000 worth of fish were added to Lake Panorama in 2024, funded by Fin and Feather. Last May, 1,000 smallmouth bass were introduced to the lake. On Nov. 15, a total of 700 walleye were stocked with 200 of those 10 inches or more and 500 in the 6- to 9-inch range. There also were 2,800 yellow perch added with 2,000 being 4-to-5 inches and 800 being 6 inches in length. Another 150 smallmouth bass and 1,900 largemouth bass were added in November.
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