TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025

Supervisors approve 5% increase in library funding

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the March 4 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors discussed the county’s funding of the Guthrie County Libraries Association. The libraries asked for a 7% increase from the current fiscal year.

Supervisor Steve Smith shared his view that libraries are an important community hub, especially in the smaller cities in the county.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On the morning of Saturday, Feb. 28, two Iowa legislators met with local citizens at the Farm Bureau building in Guthrie Center. Approximately 45 local citizens were in attendance, including local elected officials and law enforcement personnel. District 24 State Senator Jesse Green and 47th District State Representative Carter Nordman fielded questions on a wide variety of topics, including private schools/vouchers, transgender rights, water quality and eminent domain/pipeline concerns.

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

The staff and directors of Farmers State Bank held their annual waffle breakfast on Saturday, March 1 at the Community Building in Yale. More than 300 people were served a breakfast of Dad’s Belgian Waffles and sausages.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Saturday, March 1, the Jamaica Public Library hosted an event for the community. Visitors were able to enjoy a light breakfast, talk with library staff, see the latest improvements and additions to the library, and visit with representatives of the Guthrie County Genealogical Society.

In addition, the event was an effort to grow the new Friends of the Jamaica Public Library group. The group, which was formed late in 2024, surpassed 30 members during the March 1 event. Annual dues are just $5. Anyone interested can contact the library at jampublib@netins.net or 641-429-3362.

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

Panora Fiber held its annual meeting on March 3 in Panora at the Community Center. The agenda included the election of directors and the sharing of financial and operating reports.

Chris Arganbright, Mark Cates and Kelvin Hafner were running for two open seats. Arganbright and Hafner were both incumbents, and both were reelected to the board.

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Art on State held a class on Saturday decorating cloth pouches with fabric mod podge and glitter. An upcoming class on March 15 at 10 a.m. will use napkins and mod podge on glass. Treats are included. All free.

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 or call 641-332-2267.

Cribbage results from March 3

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Joanne Zieser, Sandy Rumelhart, Cliff Wendel and Robert Klever all got a 16.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent 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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

Colling earns third place in Vol Court pitch competition

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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announced that Guthrie Center native Charlotte Colling has been awarded third place in the Haslam College of Business' Vol Court pitch competition.

Vol Court is a four-week program that concludes with a 90-second business pitch competition. The event allows students to apply insights from the speaker sessions by presenting their business ideas to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs. Participants compete for a grand prize of $1,500.

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More than 90 calls this week including Guthrie County Deputy taking a report of harassment in Bayard; Panora Police providing an escort for an individual, and then serving a no trespass order; and Stuart Fire, Rescue and Police responding to a report of a vehicle fire on I-80.

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• 7:02 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Panora

• 9:10 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

• 1:10 p.m. Stuart Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident

• 2:40 p.m. Guthrie County Deputies and Sheriff assisted Shelby County with an investigation in Guthrie Center

• 3:10 p.m. Stuart Police followed up on an investigation

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama girls basketball’s Morgan Crees was named to the IGCA 2A Southwest All-District team for her performances in the 2024-2025 season. Crees led Panorama with 15.1 points per game, five steals per game and four assists per game. She was second on the team in rebounds per game with 6.5.

PICTURED: Panorama's No. 12 Morgan Crees was named to the Class 2A Southwest Regional team by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The No. 5 ACGC boys basketball team (22-3) lost in the substate final to Remsen St. Mary’s (21-4) on Saturday, March 1. ACGC started the game slowly with only six points in the first quarter. The Chargers battled back to go into halftime down 29-24. A rough third quarter saw the Hawks extend its lead to 12 heading into the fourth quarter. ACGC played a strong final stanza, but it was not enough to complete the comeback. Jathan South led the team in scoring with 14 points and in assists with four. Noah Kading scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Payton Policky ended the season with another double-double, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

PICTURED: ACGC's No. 4 Joe Crawford drops the shoulder to get past the Remsen St Mary's defender during the substate final on March 1. Photo by Mark Reno

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Three members of the ACGC girls basketball team were named to the IGCA Class 2A Southwest All-District team. Shay Lemke and Camdyn Richter were named as players and Head Coach Brad Baudler was named Coach of the Year. Richter led the team in scoring at 15 points per game and rebounds at 7.2 while averaging three steals. Lemke averaged 10.8 points per game while averaging a team-high 5.6 assists and 5.4 steals. Lemke’s 5.6 assists were fifth highest in all of 2A, and her 5.4 steals second highest. Baudler led the girls to their best record in school history at 22-2.

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PICTURED: ACGC Girls Basketball Head Coach Brad Baudler was named IGCA 2A Southwest Region Coach of the Year. Baudler led the Chargers to a program best 22-2 record in 2024-25. Photo by Mark Reno

• Certified Handlers - March 12
• Stem Fest - March 29
• Seed Starting Workshop - March 19
• Iowa Concern Hotline

ACGC High School lunch menu

ACGC Pre-K - Junior High lunch menu

Panorama school lunch menus

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 County Vedette, March 5, 2015

IN SUPPORT OF MARCH OF DIMES. Gavin Pote, a bubbly 11-year-old and a fifth-grader at Panorama, poses on his living floor with his March of Dimes T-shirts. Pote, who was born premature and spent his first 111 days of life in the hospital, walks every year in support of March of Dimes, an organization that helped save his life.

Early Morning Harvest grows plants with nutrient-rich water for the plant roots and waste water from fish.

By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, February 2025

A few miles southeast of Panora, Early Morning Harvest is both a nationally known farm and a well-kept secret. Owner Jeff Hafner recently provided a tour and told about the farm’s history and products.

“We started about 12 years ago, but I’ve been farming my whole life. Early Morning Harvest started as two hobbies, but they are no longer hobbies. They’ve become a business,” Hafner said. “It’s 1,500 acres certified organic, which includes the pasture and forage for 200-plus cow/calves.”

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