TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 2024

Panora City Council adds Halsey to library board

Approves purchase of a pickup truck for the fire department

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora City Council met in regular session on Jan. 22. Brenda Dudley provided the council an annual update on services provided by Midwest Partnership.

Resolution 24-02 was discussed. It proposed to accept the resignation of Mickell Gerth from the Panora Library Board and to appoint Alli Halsey to fill that vacancy.

“We have a wonderful board, and a little bit of turnover,” Mayor Curt Thornberry said.

The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution as described.

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Guthrie Center City Council approves playground equipment purchase

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council on Jan. 22, discussion was made about using a Guthrie County Community Foundation grant to essentially split the cost of adding new playground equipment at the city park.

City Clerk Kris Arrasmith said the total funds of the project come in at about $44,583.

“So with matching funds split between us and the Community Foundation, that puts us at about $22,292,” she said.

Arrasmith explained that the playground equipment to be ordered is called “Jungle Adventure” and is geared toward kids ages 5-12. The council approved the plan.

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Guthrie County Supervisors discuss costs to repair elevator and showers

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Jan. 23 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors included discussion of unexpected repair costs to two areas in the new Law Enforcement Center (LEC). Facilities Director Brandon Thompson explained the situations and said it appears that the elevator repair is not covered under warranty.

“I guess I would like to get clarification on the service agreement and why this doesn’t qualify under the warranty that we have,” Supervisor Mike Dickson said.

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All-Stars dance through the blizzard

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The weekend of Jan. 13 and 14 saw almost all events in the area postponed or canceled due to snow, wind and difficult travel conditions, but the All-Star Dance competition hosted by Main Street Dance Studios in Panora went ahead as scheduled, with a few changes due to the conditions.

“We had to flip the competition to Sunday and classes to Saturday allowing for whomever could safely attend the classes,” Kristi Vance, owner/director of Main Street Dance Studios, said. “We had a substantial turnout for our classes and 100% attendance at the competition. The school superintendent was very supportive of our event and granted me faith to make the correct judgement calls in regard to safety. With some creative scheduling, we made it a safe and successful event."

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Snowmobilers called on to help Sheriff’s Department

Volunteers sought who are preferably located at or near state highways and White Pole Road.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright has posted an open letter to residents asking for anyone willing to be added to a call list to be used in cases of snow emergencies. According to the Sheriff’s letter, names added to the Volunteer Snowmobile Rescue and Response Team will be contacted on an as-needed basis to perform such duties as “responding to a roadway that is not navigable to help rescue stranded motorists, transporting a deputy or EMS Paramedic to a scene, help escort/detour emergency vehicles during transport, and more.”

The letter further stated, “We are seeking volunteers throughout Guthrie County, but preferably located at or near state Highways 4, 44, 141, and White Pole Road.”

Sheriff Arganbright stressed that this team will be unpaid volunteers, and that “The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office will not be liable or financially responsible for any injury sustained, nor liable or financially responsible for any damaged snow machine.”

Interested persons are asked to email Deputy Blake Michelsen (b.michelsen@gcso.gov) or send a message on the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Iowa State University announces fall semester 2023 Dean’s List

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More than 10,800 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2023 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Students listed below are from the area.

Adair: Jenna Gracie Wheatley, 2, Kinesiology and Health

Bagley: Ashlyn J. Frederick, 4, Agricultural Communication

Guthrie Center: Jorja Mary Hoover, 4, Biology; Cloe Elizabeth Hoyt, 3, Event Management; Breanna Ruth Kesler, 4, Women's and Gender Studies; Brock Smith Littler, 3, Accounting; Ethan Frederick Olsen, 2, Mechanical Engineering; Rylee S. Sloss, 4, Agricultural Studies; J. Trujillo Garcia, 4, Finance

Panora: Becca Sue Blackford, 1, Design Undeclared; Britney Nicole Brcka, 4, Architecture-Professional Degree; Dylan Riley Ford, 3, Mechanical Engineering; Nile Darren Lindstrom, 3, Marketing; Jaelyn Rose Waddle, 4, Landscape Architecture; Grace Marie Webner, 3, Kinesiology and Health; Chloe Marie Webster, 4, Family and Consumer Science Education and Studies

Yale: Keira Grace Simmons, 2, Agronomy; Molly Marie Simmons, 4, Environmental Science (AGLS)

Beane named to Graceland Fall 2023 Honors List

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The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2023 fall term have been announced, and Braiden Beane of Stuart has been named to the honors list. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list.

University of Iowa 2023 fall semester president's list honorees announced

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More than 950 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2023 fall semester. President's list status was earned by one first year undergraduates during the 2023 fall semester; 182 second year students; 308 third year students; and 484 fourth year students.

• Kaila Findley of Stuart; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Biology; undergraduate - fourth year

• Ismael Leyva of Redfield; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; History; undergraduate - fourth year

University of Iowa 2023 fall semester dean's list honorees announced

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More than 7,900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean's list for the 2023 fall semester. Dean's list status was earned by 1,810 first year undergraduates during the 2023 fall semester at Iowa, 1,773 second year students, 1,940 third year students, and 2,458 fourth year students.

Guidelines for inclusion on the list are:

Degree seeking undergraduate students in the Carver College of Medicine, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Public Health, the Tippie College of Business, and University College who achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher on 12 semester hours or more of UI graded coursework during a given semester or summer session and who have no semester hours of "I" (incomplete) or "O" (no grade reported) during the same semester are recognized by inclusion on the dean's list for that semester.

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Iowa Lakes Community College Releases Fall 2023 Honors Lists

Special to the Times Vedette

Iowa Lakes Community College releases the Fall 2023 Honors Lists recognizing students who achieve the highest academic standards earning inclusion on the President's List or Dean's List.

For the Fall 2023 semester, 141 students earned President's List, an honor achieved by those who recorded a "straight-A" or 4.0 GPA, and 263 students made the Dean's List of students who earned a 3.25 GPA or higher for the semester.

In addition to achieving the required GPA, students must also be full-time and enrolled in 12 or more graded credits to be eligible for the President's List or Dean's lists.

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Cribbage results

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.

On Jan 19, six players braved the cold air. Dave Richter, Rhonda Titus and Robert Klever each got a 16.

On Jan. 22, a total of 14 people played. Lilian Gilson had 2-16, Jim Carico, Bill Sheeder, Rhonda Titus, Kay Phippen, Allen Pierce and Joanne Zieser all got a 16. Deb Kiefer and Dan Webb got a 17. Pierce pulled in a 20. Klever scored a 24.

They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. For more information, email 58chevy@netins.net.

Attention students who have an interest in STEM

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Future Engineers is offering contest opportunities to students of all ages. The first opportunity is Power to Explore Radioisotope Power Systems. This contest is open to K-12 students. Sign up for the challenge (it’s free), learn about nuclear “batteries” that power space exploration, and dream up a new space mission. Everyone who submits an entry will be able to attend a virtual event with NASA. Applicants are also eligible to win a trip to NASA and a NASA prize pack. Teachers can sign up an entire class. For more information, go to http://rps.nasa.gov/stem/power-to-explore. Entry deadline is Feb. 9.

The other STEM opportunity is Battelle Climate Challenge. This is open to students in grades 9-12. Submit an entry and you could win a $5,000 STEM grant, a trip to the Climate Resilience Conference in Washington, D.C., and a sustainable prize pack. Sign up for the challenge, develop a proposed action to help build a more resilient community at: www.futureengineers.org/battelleclimatechallenge. Entries must be submitted by Feb. 2.

Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report Jan. 15-21

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1:37 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

5 a.m. Stuart Police assisted a motorist

5:27 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in rural Bagley

5:35 a.m. Stuart Rescue responded to a request for lift assistance in Stuart

8:55 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Bagley

12:45 p.m. Guthrie Center Fire, Panora Ambulance and Guthrie County Deputies responded to a fire alarm in Guthrie Center

2:05 p.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted a motorist in Guthrie Center

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No. 2 Panthers continue win streak against ACGC, 46-30

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The No. 2 Panorama Panthers (14-0) extended their win streak against WCAC rival ACGC (9-4) last Friday, Jan. 19.

Panorama jumped out to an early double-digit lead at the end of the first quarter against the Chargers and never looked back. Panorama’s stars got them through the tough conference matchup with Tyme Boettcher scoring 16 points and Jaidyn Sellers adding 15 points, making up for more than half of their team’s points. Both Boettcher and Sellers managed double doubles with rebounds. Boettcher had 11, and Sellers had 15.

PICTURED: Jaidyn Sellers gets 2 points against ACGC on Jan. 19. Photo by Mallory Quick

Girls basketball

The streak continues, as No. 2 Panorama beats Van Meter, 55-30

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It’s starting to look like no one is going to be able to slow down the No. 2 Panthers (15-0) as they rack up another win, this time from the Bulldogs (8-7) last night, Jan. 22.

Tyme Boettcher led Panorama in scoring on the night with 17 points while also grabbing 12 rebounds. Jaidyn Sellers also had a solid night with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Morgan Crees also hit double figures with 10 points.
They play again tonight, Jan. 23, against Madrid (3-10) at home and again later this week against No. 15 Exira-EHK (10-3) at Exira.

Panorama survives ACGC’s second-half rally, 67-62

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama’s (10-4) first-half flurry proved to be enough to sneak past ACGC (9-3), despite the Chargers’ strong second-half performance on Friday, Jan. 19.

Several Panthers had big nights against the Chargers. Double doubles were had by Braylon Dawes with 21 points and 10 rebounds and AJ Draper with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Maddox Hammerstrom nearly joined them with 15 points and 9 assists. Jaxson Stauffer added 12 points.

PICTURED: Trey Boettcher gets 3 points against ACGC on Jan. 19. Photo by Mallory Quick

Boys basketball

Panthers fall to Van Meter, 68-56

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

A slow start offensively was too big of a burden to bear for the Panthers (10-5), as they failed to come back against Van Meter (9-6).

Individual stats were not available as of press time. The boys will look to bounce back this week but will have to face some tough competition. They hit the court tonight against No. 4 Madrid (11-2), and travel to face Exira-EHK (10-3) on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Panorama finishes 12th at John J. Harris Invitational

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panther wrestlers totaled 64 points at the John J. Harris Invitational, good enough for 12th out of the 27 participating schools over the Jan. 19 weekend.

Individual Panorama wrestlers who placed were Cayden Van Meer, who was third on the podium at 175 and Joel Cooper, who placed sixth at 285.

The boys wrestle again on Jan. 25 as part of the East Union Quad against East Union, Pleasantville and Lynnville-Sully.

PICTURED: Gabe Wagner at the Johns J. Harris Invitational on Jan. 19. Photo by Betty Cooper

Girls wrestling

Bill Smith Battle in the Bluffs canceled

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The girls wrestling squad was set to travel to Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Jan. 20, but the event was canceled due to the weather.

The girls return to the mat for the IGHSAU Regional Qualifier on Friday, Jan. 26.

ACGC finishes 11th at John J. Harris Invitational

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Charger wrestlers scored a team total of 74 points on their way to finishing 11th out of 27 participating schools. Wrestlers who earned a spot on the podium were Tegan Slaybaugh, first at 120, Gavin Sloss, fifth at 126, and Payton Jacobe, who placed fourth at 285.

PICTURED: Michael Fuller at the Johns J. Harris Invitational on Jan. 19. Photo by Betty Cooper

Girls basketball

Chargers win streak snapped against Panthers, 46-30

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It’s not an easy life when ACGC (9-4) has No. 2 Panorama (14-0) as a WCAC opponent. The Chargers won four out of their last five before their loss on Friday, Jan. 19.

ACGC players had it rough against the No. 2 in 1A. Shay Lemke had 9 points and 2 assists. Kelsey Carlson had 8 points. Reagan Carney excelled on the glass, grabbing 10 rebounds and adding 3 blocks.

Girls basketball

ACGC bounces back against Woodward-Granger, 61-47

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Chargers (10-4) found themselves back in the win column against a tough Woodward-Granger (10-4).

Individual stats were not available as of press time. The Chargers make their way back to the court against No. 15 Earlham (6-4) this Thursday, Jan. 25, which was rescheduled from earlier this season.

Boys basketball

ACGC second-half comeback falls short to Panorama, 62-67

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Down by 13 at half, the Chargers (9-3) nearly completed the comeback against WCAC foe Panorama (10-4), Friday Jan. 18.

Several ACGC players stuffed the stat sheet against their rival. Four provided double-digit scoring performances. Jathan South had 16 points, Lance Bunde scored 15 points, Payton Policky added 13 points, and Noah Kading had 10 points. Kading and Bunde both grabbed 7 rebounds.

Boys basketball

No. 8 ACGC falls to Woodward-Granger, 45-55

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Fresh off receiving a top-10 ranking from IHSAA, the Chargers (9-4) were upset away from home against the Hawks (6-7) last night, Jan. 22.

Individual stats for the boys were not available as of press time. They return to action against No. 3 Earlham (10-2) at home, Thursday, Jan. 25, which was rescheduled from earlier this season.

Girls wrestling

Girls participate in ESC Wrestling Tournament

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Emma Brown was the only ACGC wrestler who placed, finishing sixth at 115. Other ACGC wrestlers who hit the mat on Jan. 21 were, Jacie Baker, Piper Downing, Dafne Hernandez

Hali Klingenberg, Tela Oldes, Jeslyn Ortega and Cadence Petersen. Team scores for the event were not posted as of press time.

The girls return to the mat for the IGHSAU Regional Qualifier on Friday, Jan. 26.

Boys swimming

Carroll takes second at Lewis Central Winter Classic

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Sioux City West swam away from the competition at Lewis Central with 323 points. Carroll was in second, finishing with 204. ACGC’s Ty Thomas individual performances: first in 50Y freestyle, 22.94 seconds.

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 Guthrian, Jan. 14, 1974

ACROBAT. Guthrie Center’s Steve Jordan shows some acrobatic skills as well as athletic as he maneuvers for two points against county rival Bayard Friday night. Jordan has his leg hooked around Ric Gilson. Other Bayard players from left are Dave Wetzel, Tom Moore and Randy Bielenberg.

By Michael Woody | Times Vedette

George Clooney directs this adaptation of the successful book about a small rowing team that ends up competing in the Olympics. I’m leaving out a lot of the story so you can experience it like we did. It is a wonderful movie about a piece of history I was unfamiliar with, and the film was exhilarating and very, very well done.
Grade: A

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times

This month’s nature photos shared by Trish Hart are for those who mourned the lack of a white Christmas this year. Colors are tough to find outdoors during Iowa winters, and that’s made worse by a snowless landscape. To help us remember how snow makes a difference, Trish gathered a few photos she took last winter that feature colorful birds against a snowy background. Hart offers custom prints of her photos on canvas, paper, metal and glass. Learn more by visiting Nature’s Canvas Photography on Facebook.

Photo by Trish Hart

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