YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024

Yale City Council discusses nuisance ordinance

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Yale City Council met in regular session on April 2. Prior to the regular meeting, a public hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. on the city’s proposed property tax levy. No citizens voiced any concerns or questions, so the public hearing was closed.

During the regular meeting, the council approved the proposed tax levy. Council members also discussed a proposal from Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen to provide four hours of law enforcement coverage per week to deal with violations of the city’s “nuisance” ordinance.

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From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

A new statewide project is looking for Iowa volunteers to help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees. The Iowa Bumble Bee Atlas is a collaboration between the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Iowa State University, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that aims to understand native bumble bee distributions and their habitat needs throughout the state.

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Data on Lake Panorama property sales

Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Sunset Realty provided sale price data on homes and condos sold at Lake Panorama in 2022 and 2023.

The 29 waterfront homes sold in 2022 averaged $1,010,337, while the 28 waterfront homes sold in 2023 averaged $916,940.

Seven waterfront condos were sold in each year, with 2022 averaging $492,714 and 2023 averaging $567,143.

Fourteen off-shore homes sold in 2022 at an average price of $440,928, and 15 sold in 2023, averaging $435,009.

Five off-shore condos in 2022 sold at an average of $207,800, while the three sold in 2023 averaged $350,167.

How to nominate a 2025 Master Farmer

Special to the Times Vedette

Do you know someone who deserves to be considered for the Iowa Master Farmer Award? Nominate them. Nominations for the 2025 Award are due Sept. 6, 2024.

Maybe it’s your parents, a sibling, your neighbors, a friend or a colleague. Perhaps its someone you’ve served with on a board, or someone you’ve long looked up to. Candidates may also nominate themselves.

Henry A. Wallace started the Master Farmer Award program in 1926 to recognize “Good Farming, Clear Thinking, Right Living.” A panel of judges selects the winners each year. Wallaces Farmer recognizes the winners in the magazine’s March issue.

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Late March showers lead to some improvement in drought conditions

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

After the second driest February on record, above-normal rainfall in March helped improve some drought conditions across Iowa, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

March’s preliminary precipitation was 2.50 inches, or 0.51 inches above normal. At the end of March, Iowa’s Drought Plan showed overall conditions have improved in the state, with areas of northeast and southern Iowa maintaining a drought watch designation. Recent rainfall amounts indicate conditions may continue to improve throughout the spring.

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Annual spring wildlife spotlight survey underway

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are currently conducting their annual nighttime spring spotlight surveys across the state, collecting information on Iowa’s deer and furbearer populations.

The annual survey is conducted from mid-March through April in each county, beginning an hour after sunset, preferably on nights with low wind, high humidity and above freezing temperatures. The routes cover different habitats from river bottoms, to farm fields, prairies, woodlots, pastures and timber stands.

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Cribbage results from April 3

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.

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ACGC High School honor roll

Special to the Times Vedette

ACGC administration reports the third quarter honor roll from ACGC High.
**Denotes all A’s and 4.0 GPA
* Denotes all A’s

Seniors
*Bo Arrasmith, Anaston Benson, *Lance Bunde, **Presley Buttler, **Kelsey Carlson, **Reagan Carney, **Tucker Carroll, **Nathaniel Chance, **Hayden Coman, **Dalton Davis, *Carley Fagen, *Haedyn Grasty, Layla Greene, **Payton Jacobe, **Natalie Kent, *Kaleb Kintz, **Tyler Kintz, Megan Kirkham, **Andrew Mahaey, *Jarrett McClain, *Carter Ne, **Hunter Rasmussen ,**Keira Reed, *Mersadez Richter, **Isabelle Rouse, Emma Rutledge, **Katelyn Schafer, *Macy Schreck. Tegan Slaybaugh, Aiden Sneller, *Victoria Soto, **Emerson VanMeter

Andersen named to Mercy College of Health Sciences President's List

Special to the Times Vedette

Jenna Andersen of Guthrie Center has been named to the President's List for the Winter 2024 quarter at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.749, in their most recent quarter, for a minimum of four credit hours. To qualify for the President's List, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75, in their most recent quarter, for a minimum of four credit hours.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama’s boys soccer team (1-1) was able to notch its first win of the season against East Sac County (1-1) yesterday, April 4. The nine-goal thriller saw Panorama going into the half up 3-2 with both teams scoring twice in the second half. Individual stats for Panorama were not available as of press time.

PHOTO BY MARK RENO

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The hot start continues. Panorama’s girls soccer (3-0) team made easy work of East Sac County (1-1) yesterday, April 4. The Panthers scored five goals in the first half. Individual stats for Panorama were not available as of press time.

PHOTO BY MARK RENO

Panorama finishes sixth at Van Meter Invite

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls track and field team finished sixth at the Van Meter Invite yesterday, April 4. They scored a total of 47 points against the seven other schools competing. In her first return to the track in several meets, Jaidyn Sellers took gold in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes. Arilyan Steenblock took home bronze for her throw in discus.

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Panorama boys compete today in Ram Early Bird

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys track and field team is traveling to Jefferson today, April 5, to compete in the Ram Early Bird against 10 other schools. Head Coach Bruce Dahlhauser hopes the team can carry the positive momentum from their performance in Ogden last week into today.

“We had a great opener to our outdoor season last Thursday in Ogden,” Dahlhauser said. “As a whole, our team competed extremely well all night. We saw a bunch of season and personal bests throughout the night and were able to quadruple our point total from the same meet a year ago. We showed great balance and were able to score points in the distance races, sprints, throws, relays, and hurdles.”

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Panorama loses to ADM in season opener, 287-195

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After their first scheduled meet was rained out, Panorama girls golf (0-1) opened their season up against ADM (1-0) yesterday, April 4. Individual statistics were not available for Panorama as of press time.

Charger boys take second at Van Meter Invite

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It was a highly successful outing for the ACGC boys track and field team yesterday, April 4, as they took second place while competing against six other schools.

Eli Madsen took home a gold medal in the 200-meter dash as well as bronze in the 100-meter. Luke Brinks joined Madsen on the podium in the 200-meter, earning bronze. Jarrett McClain also received a bronze medal for his performance in the 800-meter run. Gavin Sloss took bronze in the 1600-meter run. Tate Fever added another bronze-worthy performance in the 400-meter hurdles. Andrew Mahaffey took gold and Sloss silver in the 3200-meter run. Lance Bunde earned gold and Treyton Schneider bronze for their leaps in the high jump. Payton Jacobe threw his way to a bronze medal in the shot put. As a team, ACGC took silver in the 4×400 meter relay and bronze in the 1600 medley relay.

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ACGC takes fifth at Van Meter Invite

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC’s girls track and field team placed fifth at the Van Meter Invite on Thursday, April 4. The Chargers scored a total of 56 points against the seven other schools in attendance. Ava Campbell continued to show her prowess in the long-distance runs. She took gold for ACGC in the 800-meter run and bronze in the 1500-meter run. Caydence Boals received bronze for her toss in the shot put. As a team, ACGC took gold in the 1600 medley relay.

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Tuesday evening brought a strange mix of sunshine, rain, hail and a beautiful rainbow that Stacy Benton photographed and shared with us.

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, March 25, 1974

BOUGHT AND PAID FOR. Guthrie County Auditor Darwin Hall presents Guthrie County Hospital Administrator Lois Hall a check for $53,644 for new X-ray equipment purchased by the hospital with federal revenue-sharing funds allocated by the county.

By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette

Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank stars in this movie based on the true story of a flawed woman who is inspired to help a young family after seeing a report on the local news. A movie that could have been a syrupy mess turns into an engaging and, at times, touching film. A seriously ill child, a family struggling to pay their medical bills and an angel trying to help. It’s better than it should be and is a true crowd-pleaser. Bring Kleenex. Lots of them. Grade: A-

Local branch owner Dale Hochreiter says warmer weather brings more customers.

By Rich Wicks | Panora Times

With spring arriving, Dale Hochreiter knows his phone will start ringing more often. That’s because, at his business, Cyclone Pest Management, warmer weather means more business. Hochreiter owns the local branch of Cyclone Pest Management and says he is busy year-round, but the most active times are April through July.

Hochreiter is now in his seventh year with Cyclone Pest Management, and he said he’s happy to tell customers that the products he uses are “odorless, non-staining and safe for humans and pets.”

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