| | On the move
Just a few years ago, I pondered whether I really needed a building for our publishing company here in Guthrie County. Now I own two buildings.
When I bought the Lake Panorama Times, we published the newspaper out of our office in Johnston. We did not have a physical location in Guthrie County, and we didn't seem to need one. We outsourced our printing, we didn’t sell subscriptions or classified advertising, and our staff worked mostly out of their homes. As such, we didn’t see a need to set up a shingle in town.
When I bought the Times Vedette, I had a change of heart, and we decided to continue the lease that the previous publisher had on the building, at least for the time being. I still wasn’t sure we needed a physical office, as I could count the number of people who walked through the door each week on one hand. Even so, we were expanding our staff, and I wanted a place where we could be together and work as a team. Not too much later, I purchased the building we were leasing at 111 E. Main St. in Panora, which has been the newspaper office for decades. We cleaned it out, gave it a fresh coat of paint inside and out, had a new awning mounted up front and had several new windows installed.
Throughout this time, I was also interested in purchasing a storage building. Unfortunately, there were not many options. Then, a few months ago, I learned that a building in Guthrie Center at 104 Industrial Road may be up for sale. This nearly 14,000-square-foot facility had office space built inside of it that fit our needs better than what we had and provided massive amounts of space with overhead doors for storage. Even better, it had the building height and electrical capacity for printing and finishing equipment, if I chose to pursue that down the road. I ran some numbers to see if we could make this work, and I made an offer to the Guthrie Center Economic Development group, which owned the building and was leasing it to a tenant that had vacated the building. Within a short time, we agreed upon the price and terms.
So, I now own two buildings in Guthrie County. We will be operating the Guthrie County wing of Big Green Umbrella Media out of the Guthrie Center office, and I am exploring options on what to do with the Panora building, which include selling it, leasing it, creating an extension of our current business, or launching another business and running it out of the space.
We are in the process of making stark improvements to the Guthrie Center building, which you will notice soon.
Meanwhile, regardless of where the physical office of our publishing company is located, our commitment to our readers and advertisers will be strong, and we will continue to invest in Guthrie County.
Please note that our mailing address will remain the same at P.O. Box 38, Panora, IA 50216. Our physical street address is now 104 Industrial Road, Guthrie Center, IA 50115. And our new office phone number, as of Thursday morning, will be 641-332-2707.
We are in the process of moving equipment and having services transferred this week, and we would be naïve not to expect a few hiccups. Please be patient with us as we work through this transition.
We look forward to continuing to serve you in even bigger and better ways.
Thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@dmcityview.com
641-755-2115
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors seek input on EMS plan
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors on July 16, the supervisors discussed the next steps in the effort to design and implement countywide EMS services.
Supervisor Maggie Armstrong shared her efforts to reach out to additional stakeholders in the county who may wish to share their thoughts on the proposed plans. Supervisor Steve Smith made additional suggestions for possible stakeholders to contact, including physicians, city councilmembers, mayors, EMS personnel and others.
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| | Yale mayor provides statement on Yale water tower incident, boil advisory
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On June 27, the city of Yale’s water tower ran low on water, which led to a boil advisory for local residents. The following explanation was provided by Yale Mayor Bev Louk.
“The City of Yale water plant experienced electrical problems early in the morning of June 27, 2024, causing our water tower to run low,” Louk said. “Some residents experienced low or no water pressure.”
Louk stated that the electrical problem was fixed by 4 a.m.
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| | Adair native dies following hit and run | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Adair native Matthew Carney died July 4 as a result of injuries sustained from a hit-and-run incident on June 19 outside of his restaurant in Nashville Tennessee. Mathew was the son of Clifford Carney.
An investigation continues to identify the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle. | |
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 | | | Adair Yard of the Month winner | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Adair Chamber's Yard of the Month recipients are Randy and Jerri Harding, who live at 504 Adair St. Nominations for the August Yard of the Month are due by Sunday, July 28, by emailing dawopharmd@outlook.com or submitting the name and address at the Adair City Hall during normal business hours. | |
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 | | | Painting the town | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On July 15, curbs in downtown Panora were given a fresh coat of yellow paint, just in time for Panorama Days. | |
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 | | | Painting with pom poms | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Art on State had 13 kids painting with pom poms on July 10. The young artists added more painting techniques as part of their painting exercises. Next Wednesday, artists will put bottle caps, buttons and bells into wind chimes.
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. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | The New Homestead gives to local causes | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The New Homestead presented donation checks to Guthrie County Cattlemen and New Opportunities food pantry in Guthrie Center. Beef Queen Shay Lemke and Beef Princess Paige VanMeter accepted the $500 donation from The New Homestead following the Cattlemen’s volunteer work at their community grill out earlier this summer. On behalf of New Opportunities, Rhonda Huggins accepted The New Homestead’s donation of $1,390.
PICTURED: Beef Queen Shay Lemke, LuAnn Huggins with New Opportunities, Beef Princess Paige VanMeter, and The New Homestead Administrator Hilaree Stringham. | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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 | | | 4-H members have projects judged | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Static judging was held at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds on July 15. Kids showed up with their projects to be judged including photography, homemade cookies, creative arts, animal science projects and more. Many will be displayed at the Guthrie County Fair on Labor Day weekend, and some will go on to the Iowa State Fair. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Have a treasured rock or fossil you are curious about? | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Dr. Kata McCarville will join Whiterock Conservancy on July 21 at the Bur Oak Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to noon. If you have a treasured rock or fossil you are curious about, Dr. McCarville can do identifications before or after the talk. Pack and transport items carefully as many are fragile.
Iowa’s geological past is reflected in its phenomenal fossil record, which includes many extinct organisms, from trilobites to giant ground sloths.
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| | Cribbage results from July 12 and July 15
Special to the Times Vedette
On July 12, a total of eight players participated. Deb Kiefer got three 16s, Allen Pierce racked in a 17 and a 20, Dan Webb had a 16, and Rhonda Titus came up with a 16 and a 20.
On July 15, a total of 12 players participated. Dave Richter got a 16, and Dan Webb got lucky with a 24. Rhonda Titus and Wayne Nickel both got a 16 and a 17, while Jim Carico player got a 17.
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| | Craig Allen Wedemeyer | | | | | | | | 1956-2024
Craig Allen Wedemeyer, age 67, of Adair, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Glen Oaks Alzheimer's Specialty Care Center in Urbandale.
Craig Allen Wedemeyer was born in Audubon on Sept. 21, 1956, to Leland and Marjorie (Frederick) Wedemeyer of rural Audubon County. He was their second child. Ten years later, a third son, Alan Dean “AJ” Wedemeyer, was added to the family.
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 | | | Guthrie County Barracudas Swim Team wins conference meet, goes undefeated in regular season | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Barracuda swimmers rode the wave to another successful season. The Barracudas had 105 swimmers this past season ranging in age from 5 to 19.
“I am so proud of each and every swimmer on this team,” Head Coach Dana Stein stated. “The Barracudas went undefeated through the regular season and won the Iowa Western Swim Regular Season and Conference Championship Meet for the second year in a row and three out of the last four years.”
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| | Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report
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.
“Although the first half of July was cooler and wetter than average, Iowa’s tasseling corn encountered some summer heat and humidity this past weekend,” Secretary Naig said. “Monday’s thunderstorms will give way to more seasonal conditions and cooler temperatures. This will be welcome news for our state’s livestock as well as those participating in county fairs around the state.”
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 | | | So much more than books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
Parents, have you reached the point in the summer where you’ve begun to count the days until school starts? Have the exciting family adventures you envisioned in May left you wondering if it’s too late to send your kids to summer camp until August?
Well, if that’s where you are, let the MJB Library help you out. Let us share ways to integrate reading into your family time. By doing so, you will improve your family time as well as prevent your kids from falling behind in reading.
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| | More than 120 calls last week including Guthrie County Deputy checking on a suspicious vehicle in rural Bayard; Guthrie County Deputies and Panora Police assisting Dallas County with an active domestic dispute in Linden; and Guthrie County Deputy and an Adair County Deputy assisting State Patrol in locating and assisting an individual on I-80.
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2:46 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy assisted Adair and Cass County with a stolen trailer
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10:56 a.m. Stuart Ambulance responded to a medical call in Stuart
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11:50 a.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up
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12:18 p.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Jamaica
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12:36 p.m. Stuart Police performed a case follow-up
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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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 | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Can you identify this item? It is on display at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora. The first correct guess wins a family pass to the Historical Village. Email your guess to rich@gctimesnews.com. | |
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 | | | 50 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrian, July 8, 1974
HELP! From the expression on 12-year-old Shelly Wickland’s face, she may be going just a bit faster than she intended when she decided to pose for this picture. She’s the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wickland of Guthrie Center. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | 'The Watchers' | | | | | | | | By Michael C. Woody | Times Vedette
M. Night Shylaman’s daughter wrote and directed this movie about a young woman traveling alone who gets stranded and then helped by a group of people in a dense forest. They take her to a facility where they are “watched” all night long by a group of unseen people. The movie is much better than it sounds and, at times, is creepy as hell. Grade: B+ | |
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 | | | Lake Panorama Ski Team prep for annual show | | | | | | | | This year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Lake Panorama ski team.
By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, July 2024
Members of the Lake Panorama ski team are getting ready for their annual performance as part of the 2024 Panorama Days celebration. The show will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 with parking and viewing on Lake Panorama’s south shore.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Lake Panorama ski team. This is the team’s 39th show since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the 2020 show to be canceled. Team members decided to celebrate the 40th year milestone this year anyway.
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| | SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.
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| | What do you call a moose with no name?
Anonymoose! | |
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