| | Pass the bread… and butter
Bread and butter. They go together like, well, bread and butter.
In my childhood home, they were a staple with every noon and evening meal. At most sit-down restaurants today, they are an expectation. But why? What makes bread and butter an integral part of so many meals?
It all started with the invention of bread, which is up for debate. Even so, most historians agree that bread is an ancient food that dates back at least 22,000 years when scientists found evidence of humans processing wild cereal grains in a grinding stone in what is now modern-day Israel.
And butter? Well, according to butterjournal.com, it is as old as Western civilization. The site states: “In ancient Rome, it was medicinal — swallowed for coughs or spread on aching joints. In India, Hindus have been offering Lord Krishna tins full of ghee — luscious, clarified butter — for at least 3,000 years. And in the Bible, butter is a food for celebration, first mentioned when Abraham and Sarah offer three visiting angels a feast of meat, milk and the creamy yellow spread.”
The site admits that butter’s origins are likely humbler and that a nomad probably made the first batch by accident when tying a sheepskin bag of milk to his horse and, after a day of jostling, discovered that churned milk fat solidifies into something amazing.
But who was the first to spread butter on bread? Now it gets interesting. One largely discredited theory is that it was the work of Copernicus, the 16th-century astronomer who first stated that the earth travels around the sun.
According to thedailybeast.com, Copernicus had soldiers who were subjected to a bout of the plague. Copernicus, who had also been trained in medicine, noticed that only the soldiers who ate bread were getting sick. Realizing that the bread was carried up several flights of steps from the kitchen and was often dropped on the way, his solution was to coat the loaves in a thin layer of churned cream, making it possible to see which loaves had been dropped. The plague was curbed, and the bread-and-butter combination was born.
Maybe. Maybe not. But who really cares? Just keep passing the bread… and butter.
Have a terrific Tuesday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors hear plan for bridges and roads
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on April 22. The supervisors opted to go into a closed session regarding the Polanco v. Guthrie County Settlement Agreement.
After returning to an open meeting, County Engineer Josh Sebern spoke regarding the county’s proposed Noxious Weed Control Policy. The supervisors voted to approve the Noxious Weed Control Policy and Resolution 25-25 (Noxious Weed Control Resolution).
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 | | | Eggs galore | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Saturday, April 19, the Easter Bunny was busy hiding eggs in Guthrie Center and Panora, as well as other locations throughout the county. Kids of all ages showed up to find the eggs and other treats. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Brokers International awards $25,000 to Tori's Angels | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Brokers International, LLC has become a patron sponsor for the Tori's Angels Foundation Spring Cocktail Party and Fundraiser. The event will be held at the Stine Barn in West Des Moines on April 24.
Brokers International, LLC and Tori's Angels share a long history. Brokers was based in Panora for many years before moving to Urbandale, while Tori’s Angels was founded in Panora in 2011. Brokers is proud to support an organization that serves families across the state of Iowa.
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 | | | ACGC to perform ‘The Sound of Music’ April 25-27 | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
ACGC students will offer three performances of the musical “The Sound of Music” at ACGC High School. Admission price is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Fifteen minutes prior to each performance, the Children’s Choir will sing. | |
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 | | | Highway clean-up | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Members of the Panora St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus Council 11242 participated in a highway cleanup on the morning of Saturday, April 19. | |
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 | | | WSO women host Panorama senior girls | | | | | | | | By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette
On Wednesday afternoon, April 16, members of the Panora Women’s Service Organization (WSO) hosted their annual senior tea for Panorama Community Schools senior girls. The girls were encouraged to invite as many women guests as they wanted, and the group of about 60 included mothers, grandmothers, aunts and family friends.
Mary Jane Sprague, WSO president, welcomed the girls and their guests to the Panora Church of the Brethren sanctuary at 2 p.m. She asked each senior to stand and introduce herself and her guests and tell something about her future plans.
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 | | | Zimmerline brings fun to Casey library | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On April 21, Judi Zimmerline led a craft session at the Casey library. Patrons were shown how to make unique bookmarks and greeting cards. | |
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 | | | ACGC FFA members have success at State Leadership Conference | | | | | | | | By Lilah Heinz, Chapter Reporter | Special to the Times Vedette
The 97th Annual Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference was held April 13-15 in Ames. The ACGC Chapter had 38 members attend and participate in multiple events, competitions, award ceremonies and workshops throughout the conference.
This year, the chapter saw 13 members participate in different contest areas. Garrett Lemke, Carter Richter and Jack Sheeder participated in poultry evaluation and received a bronze rating while Irelyn Wirt, Miranda Gruber, Gracie Hodges and Ava Sneller participated in the Farm Business Management contest and received a silver rating. Nora Langgaard took the Chapter Knowledge Quiz and received a gold rating, respectively.
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| | Local couple volunteers in North Carolina | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Local pastoral couple Steven and Emily Goodenough assisted in the Guthrie Center donations warehouse last year following the May 21 tornado that tore through Greenfield. Other workers included Jacque Wetzel under the leadership of Iowa-Missouri Conference Seventh Day Adventist Disaster Relief coordinators Brian and Amanda Schwering.
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| | Early Morning Harvest receives Choose Iowa value-added grant
From the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties. Grant recipients were eligible to receive up to $25,000 in cost-share per project to increase or diversify their agricultural product offerings, expand markets and shorten supply chains. Choose Iowa awarded $463,000 in value-added grants to leverage a total investment by grant awardees of $1,325,710.05 to expand the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food, beverages, and ag products. The Choose Iowa grant announcement was made as part of Iowa Horticulture Week at Farmer Sarge’s in Algona, a veteran-owned produce farm, Choose Iowa member, and one of the 2025 grant awardees.
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| | Pancakes for Bagley firefighters
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Sunday, April 27, the Bagley Firefighters Association is holding a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire station at 201 Main St. The meal includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Freewill donations are requested. | |
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| | Al-Anon start up 2025 for Guthrie Center or Panora
Special to the Times Vedette
Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Leave your name, phone/email for Emily at 641-332-2778. | |
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| | Cribbage results from April 18 and April 21
Special to the Times Vedette
A total of 18 players participated on April 18. Allen Pierce got two 16s, Dan Webb and Clint Malbon each got a 16, and Rhonda Titus took home the kitty with a 17.
A total of 11 players participated on April 21. Wayne Nickel, Dan Webb, Sandy Rumelhart each got a 16, Larry Gardiner got a 17 and an 18, Dennis Betts had a 17, Rhonda Titus had an 18, Sue Mozingo got a 21, And Dave Richter had two 20s and a 24.
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| | Lela Rose Glade | | | | | | | | 1929-2025
Lela Rose Glade, 95, daughter of Walter and Lena Hambleton, was born Dec. 1, 1929, in Guthrie County. She entered her heavenly home on Saturday April 19, 2025, at the New Homestead Care Facility, where she had resided since January of 2025.
She graduated from Guthrie County High School in 1947. She attended one semester at Simpson College and returned home to teach at one-room school houses, including the Seely No. 5 country school. This was where her dad made sure he was farming with his Oliver 70 next to the school so he could stop to see and talk with her while recess occurred and he could eat his lunch.
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| | Two-vehicle accident on Jaguar Trail
Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Taylor Wheatley reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on April 20 at 1:49 p.m. on Jaguar Trail. Seth Stephen Ashby, 27, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe K1500 southbound on Jaguar Trail and crossed into the northbound side of the gravel road and struck a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 pickup driven by Tiffany Renee Ashby, 26, of Guthrie Center. Tiffany Renee Ashby was checked on by local EMS servicers but reported no injuries at the time. The Tahoe sustained an estimated $5,000 in damage, and the Silverado’s damage is estimated at $15,000. Seth Stephen Ashby was cited for operating vehicle in a reckless, erratic, careless, negligent manner and aggressive driving/road rage. The accident is still under investigation. | |
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 | | | Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
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.
“Last week brought another round of severe weather. I visited southwest Iowa over the weekend, where I saw firsthand some of the damage caused by the tornadoes and large hail. My heart goes out to all the Iowans who were impacted by these storms,” Secretary Naig said. “Although many farmers got a good start with spring field work, the widespread rain and storms over the holiday weekend could temporarily pause further progress. Forecasts for the coming week show multiple rounds of showers possible across the state. While more delays may occur, the rain will help replenish soil moisture, which would be a welcome development in many areas.”
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| | More than 90 calls this week including Stuart Police responding to a report of an assault; Guthrie County Deputies responding to a suicidal person in Bayard; and Guthrie County Deputy serving an eviction in Yale.
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6:31 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a driving complaint in Guthrie Center
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8:15 a.m. Bayard Fire Department provided mutual aid for Scranton Fire Department on a field fire in rural Scranton
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8:32 a.m. Panora Ambulance, Panora Police and Guthrie County Deputy responded to a medical call in Panora
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9:10 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy attempted to serve a civil paper in Yale
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9:15 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy removed debris from the roadway in rural Yale
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 | | | Rochholz sets 3,000-meter run record at Charger Relays | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Thursday, April 18, Kylie Rochholz set several records in the 3,000-meter run at the Charger Relays. Rochholz time of 10:46.75 set a meet, stadium and school record. The previous record was held by Ella Waddle, who ran a 10:48.74 in 2019.
PICTURED: Kylie Rochholz set a meet, stadium and Panorama school record in the 3000-meter run in 10:46.75. Photo by Mark Reno | |
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 | | | Panthers place 5th at Bill Miller Relays | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls track and field team scored 59 points at the Bill Miller Relays in Van Meter on Monday, April 21. Host Van Meter won the meet with 121. The 4x200-meter relay team earned gold, Kylie Rochholz in the 800-meter run, and the 4x400-meter relay, earned silver. The 4x800-meter relay team, and Gracie Recker in the shot put, earned bronze. The girls next meet is Thursday, April 24 at West Central Valley. Panorama will compete against nine other teams.
PICTURED: Gracie Recker earned bronze in the shot put, throwing 33-07, at the Bill Miller Relays on Monday, April 21. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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 | | | Panorama places 7th at Bill Miller Relays | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys track and field team scored 41 points at the Bill Miller Relays at Van Meter on Monday, April 21. PCM won the meet with 140. Syler Shaffer won gold in the 400-meter hurdles. The 4x400-meter relay team won silver. Blake Schwartz in the 400-meter dash won bronze. The boys next meet is at West Central Valley on Thursday, April 24. Panorama will compete against 11 other teams.
PICTURED: Syler Shaffer placed eighth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Bill Miller Relays on Monday, April 21. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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 | | | Panorama girls travel to Logan Magnolia tonight; boys host Van Meter on Thursday | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls soccer team (3-2) plays Logan-Magnolia (2-2-2) tonight, Tuesday, April 22. Panorama won last year’s contest, 9-1. With leading scorer Morgan Crees goal tally now at 21, expect her to feast on Logan-Magnolia’s defense. The Panorama boys soccer team hosts No. 6 Van Meter (5-1-1) on Thursday, April 24. Van Meter will be one of the Panthers’ toughest tests of the season.
PICTURED: Nerea Gimeno Perez controls the ball in a previous game. Photo by Mark Reno | |
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| | Panthers win Hal Rossow Invite
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys golf team won on its home course at the Hal Rossow Invite on Friday, April 18. Panorama shot a 341, eight strokes better than second-place Webster City. Panorama’s Brayden Galvan also had the best 18-hole score on the day, shooting a 78. Parker Cary joined him in the top five best scores with an 86. Panorama’s next meet will be a conference quad meet at Woodward-Granger on Thursday, April 24. They will face ACGC, Interstate 35 and Woodward-Granger. | |
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| | Panorama girls compete at DMC Invite today
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls golf team placed third at the Bondurant-Farrar quad on Monday, April 21. Panorama shot a 451. Woodward-Granger won the meet shooting 399. The girls team travels to the Jester Park Golf Course today, Tuesday, to compete in the Des Moines Christian Girls Varsity Golf Invitational. The girls will compete against Carlisle, Kuemper Catholic and hosts Des Moines Christian. | |
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| | Crawford, Schneider, Sorenson and Madsen to compete at Drake Relays
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The 4x100-meter relay team consisting of Joe Crawford, Brexton Schneider, Kade Sorensen and Eli Madsen will represent the ACGC boys track and field team at the Drake Relays on Saturday, April 26. The boys are in heat three and will race against Fairfield, Shenandoah, Decorah, Crestwood Cresco, Keokuk, Independence and Des Moines East. | |
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 | | | Chargers win Ram Relays | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys track and field team won the Ram Relays at Greene County on Monday, April 21. ACGC scored 145 points at the meet. Boone was next closest with 112. Dean Vela in the 200-meter dash, the 4x100-meter relay team, Brexton Schneider in the 110-meter hurdles, and Tate Fever in the 400-meter hurdles all won gold. Luke Brincks in the 200-meter dash, Fever in the 110-meter hurdles, the sprint medley relay team, Preston Kent in the 3,200-meter run, and Mike Fuller in shot put all won silver. Fuller in discus, and Brincks in the 400-meter dash, won bronze. The boys next meet will be at West Central Valley on Thursday, April 24. ACGC will compete against 10 other teams.
PICTURED: Preston Kent won silver in the 3,200-meter run at the Ram Relays on Monday, April 21. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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 | | | ACGC place 6th at Ram Relays | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC girls track and field team scored 57 points at the Ram Relays in Greene County on Monday, April 21. Host Greene County won the meet with 100. Ava Campbell in the 1,500-meter run, the 4x800-meter relay team, the distance medley team and Cadence Petersen in the high jump all won gold. The 4x400-meter relay team won bronze. The girls next meet is at West Central Valley on Thursday, April 24. The Chargers will compete against nine other teams.
PICTURED: Cadence Petersen placed first in the high jump, leaping 4-11, at the Ram Relays Monday, April 21. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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| | Chargers place 7th at Hal Rossow Invite
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys golf team shot a 383 at the Hal Rossow Invite at Lake Panorama National Golf Course on Friday, April 18. Host Panorama won the meet with a 341. The next test for the boys is a WCAC quad at Woodward Golf Club on Thursday, April 24. ACGC will play against Interstate 35, Panorama and Woodward-Granger. | |
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| | Little league results
Special to the Times Vedette
Following are the results from the South Dallas Little League (SDLL) that Panorama little league baseball and softball compete in, along with the team standings. | |
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 | | | More than just books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
Spring is on the horizon, and the MJB Library is bursting with events for patrons of all ages. We have some exciting programs and events scheduled.
Youth Programs
On Wednesday, April 30, the MJB Library will host a Creation Corner activity for youth of all ages. Facilitated by Judi Zimmerline, participants will have the opportunity to construct and decorate May baskets. In addition, another LEGO Mania Day is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8. The next Guthrie STEM Lab will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Participants interested in these events should pre-register by visiting the library's website, calling, or emailing the library.
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| | Congregate Meals are served at Sneakers Café, Monday through Friday, in the Guthrie County Hospital, 710 N. 12th St., Guthrie Center. 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, April 19, 1995
MATH BEE PARTICIPANTS. Four Guthrie Center elementary students participated in the Math Bee at Ankeny on April 4. The team placed seventh overall in the 26-team competition. Nathan Beck earned a ribbon for a ninth-place finish, and Ryne Rumelhart also received a ribbon for placing 17th. Guthrie Center’s participants were, from left, Beck, Rumelhart, sponsor Dolores Beck, Jane Vandevanter and Ashley Glade. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Faith’s Fashion Designs | | | | | | | | Guthrie Center business offers custom-designed apparel and accessories.
By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, April 2025
A well-known saying suggests, “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” Faith Hockenberry of Guthrie Center has put that concept into practice. She enjoys clothing, and she also likes making artistic designs. So, she merged those interests into a business called Faith’s Fashion Designs, where she creates custom-designed apparel and accessories.
“I’ve been doing this for four years,” Hockenberry said. “I got excited to start my own business, and I wanted to create clothing and designs. I’ve been in this store for 2.5 years.”
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