| | Conversations on concerts
Do you ever find yourself in awkward situations with groups of people when the conversation is going absolutely nowhere? You are not alone, but I have a possible solution. Break the ice with a discussion about concerts you have attended. Try these questions out next time you find yourself in an uneasy conversation. You will be amazed how quickly people will jump in — and how much you can learn about them.
What was the first concert you ever saw? It is amazing how quickly people answer this one. Mine was The Grass Roots at Adventureland Park sometime in the late 1970s with my family. I recognized this music from my older sister that I heard around the house growing up, and I loved it.
What was the last concert you saw? The answer may prove to be tougher, except for those who attended a show in recent months. Aside from local bands at community festivals, the last concert I saw was probably Jackson Browne. He was so simple yet so amazing.
What was the worst concert you have ever seen? People don’t seem to hesitate when answering this one, as the answer is usually related to the performers being under the influence of something. Mine was a different story. Jolene and I saw the band Kansas perform after an Iowa Cubs game sometime in the 1990s. We attended with another couple, and we tried to name Kansas songs on our drive to the stadium. “Dust in the Wind.” “Point of Know Return.” “Carry on Wayward Son.” And… it became difficult after those three. Even so, we were looking forward to hearing those songs. What we didn’t expect — and what made it my worst concert ever — were the 20-minute instrumentals in each and every song. Painful.
What was the best concert you have ever seen? This is another easy answer for most people, and the responses quite often offer insight into the interests of the folks you are with. I took my mother to see Alan Jackson play at Wells Fargo Arena a decade or so ago. We were seated on the floor in the first 10 rows, and we felt like we were in the Jackson living room. He is an incredible performer, yet so humble and sincere. We were entertained for an evening by a series of recognizable songs by one of the industry’s greatest. A close second for me was Barry Manilow. Yes, Barry Manilow. My friend Clint and I bought group tickets for a Wells Fargo Arena suite at a fundraising auction. The trick proved to be in finding anyone else to go with us. But we did, and the concert was truly amazing with another series of sing-along songs from a true entertainer.
So, give these questions a try next time you are in a group setting and struggling for interesting conversation. You will find common ground and learn new things from people you think you hardly knew — and you might learn a little something about yourself, too.
Have a terriffic Tuesday and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
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| | Guthrie County Supervisors discuss jail costs
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Oct. 8 regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors talked with Sheriff Marty Arganbright and Deputy Jesse Swensen regarding the revenues and expenses related to housing inmates from other counties.
“I have a great staff. The jailers do a great job. The jail administrator, Jesse, does a great job. The whole department works hard,” Arganbright said. “We’re taking outside inmates to offset the costs and make revenue. That was my plan all along when we built the new facility. We have very little problems.”
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 | | | Lubeck’s 1939 Chevy provides fun adventure | | | | | | | | By Susan Thompson | Times Vedette
Winners of an auction item at the 2024 Friends of Lake Panorama Beach Ball cashed it in last Friday, Oct. 4. Maureen Lubeck’s offer of a cruise in her restored 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe four-door sedan raised $1,050 with Scott and Sherri Miller the winning bidders.
Sherri Miller invited friends Karla Bristle and Julie Tibbles to join her for the fun. When Maureen Lubeck, dressed in a vintage polka dot dress and stylish hat, picked up the trio in the 1939 Chevy, she discovered they also chose polka dot outfits for the evening.
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 | | | Chargers marching band places fifth at Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The ACGC Chargers Marching Band competed in class 1A at the 2024 Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree in Clarinda on Saturday, Oct. 5. Forty-five schools from Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska competed in classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A. Of those 45, class 1A had 21 schools alone. The Chargers Marching Band came in fifth out of 21 and was the top Iowa marching band with first through fourth places being from Missouri.
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 | | | Negative painting at Art on State | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
Art on State held the last of three water color classes on Oct. 6. This class involved negative painting, and Mary Johnson was the instructor. On Nov. 10, they will be painting Christmas ornaments with glitter.
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. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Haunted Village event this Sunday in Panora | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The annual “Haunted Village” event will be held this Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Guthrie County Historical Village and Museum from 5-7 p.m. at 206 West South St. in Panora.
The event is a free family-oriented Halloween activity that has been a favorite for more than 20 years. Activities include games and fortunes, tattoos and stickers, treats, storytelling, crafts, a haunted museum, hayride, and a movie, “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” in the church — with free popcorn.
The Haunted Village is tailored to children fifth grade and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged.
The GCHV will be closed for the season beginning Oct. 16. | |
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 | | | Harvest season | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
These fall harvest photos were taken at the Bob and Bobby Flanery farm northwest of Guthrie Center. The ongoing dry weather has made for a dusty endeavor this year. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Join in Panora's Community Walk on Oct. 26
Special to the Times Vedette
A Community Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Michael Mills Memorial Park in Panora, located on the south edge of town on East South Street. This free, 30-minute walk is part of the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count initiative, a nationally recognized and evidence-based prevention framework to promote healthy habits. The goal is to increase physical activity and healthy eating through policy and environmental change. Water will be provided by Reshape Fitness Studio. | |
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| | Cribbage results from Oct. 4 and Oct. 7
Special to the Times Vedette
On Oct. 4, a total of 13 players participated. Dave Richter and Dan Webb each got a 16. Jim Carico and Kay Phippen had a 20 to divide.
On Oct. 7, a total of 19 players participated. Rhonda Titus, Wayne Nickel, Bill Sheeder and John Byrd each had a 16. Joanne Zieser got three 16s. Allen Pierce had a 21. Robert Klever got a 17, and Clint Malbon got a 20.
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| | Bertha Sue Seeman | | | | | | | | 1940-2024
Bertha Sue Seeman, 84, of Waukee, peacefully passed away on Oct. 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Sue was born on Sept. 29, 1940, the youngest daughter to Acel and Lola Maggard at home in rural Ringgold County. After graduating from North High in 1959, she went on to study nursing at Broadlawns School of Nursing.
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 | | | Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report | | | | | | | | Released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
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.
“Iowa’s harvest progress took a big leap forward this week,” Secretary Naig said. “After the driest September on record, the warm and dry weather is expected to continue through mid-October. While this is helpful for harvest, drought conditions are likely to expand throughout the state.”
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 | | | Panthers fall to No. 6 Earlham, 42-7 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama football (1-5) traveled to No. 6 Earlham (5-1) Friday, Oct. 4. The Panthers had the score tied, 7-7, after the first quarter but could not keep Earlham’s potent rushing attack quiet for long. Gavin Lindstrom was back under center this week, going 5/12 in the air for 22 yards. Austin Wagner led the ground game for Panorama with 20 carries for 47 yards. AJ Draper had the team’s lone score as part of his nine carries and 34 rushing yards performance. Landon Kirtley led the defense with 6.5 tackles. Latyn Ashworth recovered a fumble and had an interception. Next up for Panorama is a trip to South Central Calhoun (3-3) this Friday, Oct. 11. The Titans won last year’s matchup, 39-13.
No. 13 AJ Draper punts the ball away in a previous game. Draper leads Panorama in rushing this season with 82 carries, 410 yards and five touchdowns. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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| | Panorama boys and girls cross country travel to South Hamilton meet on Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The team did have Monday’s Oct. 7 Nodaway Valley meet on its schedule as a backup, in case any of the other meets on its schedule were canceled. With the races running without a hitch so far this season, Panorama chose not to go, according to Head Coach Greg Thompson. On Thursday, Oct. 10, Panorama boys and girls cross country teams will travel to Jewell Golf and Country Club for the South Hamilton Meet. Both teams will compete in an 11-team field. Look for Noah Poldberg, ranked 18th among 1A individual boys, Kylie Rochholz, ranked 16th, and Laicey Lutz, ranked 21st among 1A individual girls, to make some noise. | |
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| | Panthers drop two, win one at Madrid tournament
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Saturday, Oct. 5, Panorama volleyball (8-9) traveled to Madrid High School to compete against Webster City (13-8), Earlham (12-10) and Madrid (1-18). Panorama lost its first matchup of the day against Webster City, 2-0, in 21-13 and 21-16 sets. In game two against Earlham, Panorama lost, 2-1, losing the first set, 21-11, winning the second, 21-12, and losing the third, 15-11. In game three, Panorama swept Madrid, winning the sets 21-13 and 21-7. Tonight, Oct. 8, the Panthers host Ogden (3-11) with hopes of returning to .500. | |
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 | | | ACGC’s undefeated charge continues, ousts IKM-Manning, 56-28 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
An explosive second quarter led No. 2 ACGC (6-0) to a 56-28 win over IKM-Manning (2-4) last Friday, Oct. 4. The Wolves led, 8-7, at the end of the first quarter. ACGC then rattled off 35 points in the second quarter to help seal the win. Three Chargers crossed the century mark for rushing yards during the game, and a fourth nearly joined them. Jathan South had 12 carries for 183 yards and four touchdowns. Joe Crawford had 11 carries for 105 yards and one score. Mike Fuller reached 100 yards on his 11 carries, including one touchdown. Jackson Pfrang reached 75 yards on his 10 carries. South also threw for 54 yards and two touchdowns on 4/6 passing. Crawford caught three of the four passes for 27 yards and one touchdown. Eli Madsen’s one reception for 27 yards also resulted in a score. Xander Harwood made his presence felt on defense with eight tackles, seven of which were solo. Mason Wahl had success, too, with two tackles for losses as part of his five-tackle performance. Crawford contributed on defense as well with one interception. To keep its undefeated streak alive, ACGC will have to defeat Mount Ayr (5-1) at home this Friday, Oct. 11.
PICTURED: No. 4 Joe Crawford gets tackled from behind during his 11 carries, 105 yards and one touchdown performance. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | ACGC cross country heads to South Hamilton meet this Thursday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
On Thursday, Oct. 10, ACGC cross country will return after a week-long break from competition. The boys and girls teams will take part in the South Hamilton meet at the Jewell Golf and Country Club, both competing in 11-team fields. Keep an eye out for Preston Kent, ranked 25th among 1A individual boys, and 8th-ranked Ava Campbell among 1A individual girls to have solid performances. | |
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| | Greene County tournament proves tough for Chargers as they drop all 3 games
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC volleyball (11-6) faced a tough slate of games over the weekend as part of the Greene County volleyball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5. ACGC faced host Greene County (9-9) first, getting swept, 2-0, in 21-16 and 21-14 sets. The Chargers then lost in straight sets to Van Meter (13-6), 21-16 and 21-13. ACGC was able to take a set off Carroll (15-15) in its final game, but ultimately lost, 2-1, winning the first set, 21-14, losing the second, 21-15, and dropping the third, 15-8. ACGC will look to bounce back against Woodward-Granger (8-14) away from home tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 8. | |
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 | | | What is FFA? | | | | | | | | By Brooklyn Haines, junior, staff writer
FFA stands for Future Farmers of America. In more recent years, the organization has been more open-minded about people joining who do not have farms. FFA is a club you can join through school. Throughout the year, you go to different places and do different competitions and compete against other schools. They also have a lot of fundraising events like fruit sales.
The FFA fundraisers have started. Make sure you support the FFA club and buy fruit, chocolate and more. This chapter's FFA wants to raise enough money to go to more conventions and compete with other schools throughout the year so that students will have every opportunity to become successful in their field. If you are also interested in the ag field, join FFA.
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 | | | More than just books | | | | | | | | By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
“The Wild Robot” movie is out and filling up theaters, but did you know that before it was a movie, it was a book? The Mary J. Barnett Library has a three-book series written by Peter Brown that follows Roz, a robot who finds herself on a remote island with no idea of how she got there. After surviving a storm and a bear attack, she realizes that she must adapt if she is to survive. Before long, the island begins to feel like home, until one day, she begins to recall her past.
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PICTURED: The 14 participants in the Needle Felting class proudly display their completed projects. | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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| | Guthrie County Extension Office activities
Special to the Times Vedette
Clover Kids in Guthrie County
Stef’s Clover Kids group meets Sundays (might be subject to change for field trips). At the October Meeting is when the annual calendar for the clover kids year is released. Both groups create a youth program designed especially for children in kindergarten through third grade. Clover Kids participate in games, activities and other engaging learning experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Reach out to the Extension office to get signed up at 641-747-2276.
After School Clover Kids
After-School Clover Kids meet in Adair, Guthrie Center and Panora bi-monthly for 1.5 hours creating crafts and engaging in materials that prepare them for 4-H. Call 641-747-2276 to sign up.
Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
Forest, Aquatic, and Right Of Way Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators on Oct. 16. Local attendance site is at the Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Pre-registration is required and walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Course runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration fee is $45 before Oct. 9, $55 after Oct. 9. To register or to ask additional questions, call 641-747-2276.
The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276. | |
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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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 | | | 30 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Oct. 5, 1994
READING INTO IT. Mary Jo Laughery, as part of her duties as deputy city clerk for the city of Guthrie Center, “reads in” a new utility service customer onto the computer in the city clerk’s office. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Baby wildlife of Panorama | | | | | | | | By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, September 2024
Trish Hart is a local photographer who captures Lake Panorama wildlife with her camera. This month she shares photos featuring some of the baby wildlife she has photographed at Lake Panorama. Hart offers custom prints of her photos on canvas, paper, metal and glass. Learn more by visiting Nature’s Canvas Photography on Facebook. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | FOR RENT: Newly Renovated! 2/1 Apartment for Rent. Newly renovated 2-bed, 1-bath apartment at 502 W Market St, Panora, IA 50216. Enjoy 700 sq ft of modern living with LVP flooring, new cabinets, counter tops, fresh paint, and updated trim and doors. Under new management, this bright and stylish unit offers comfort and convenience in a welcoming community near local amenities. $800/month. Call 712-469-4033.
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WANTED: If you’re passionate about working with children, we want to hear from you! Little Smiles is a state licensed daycare in Adair. Benefits include no nights, weekends, or holidays, paid time off, discounted child care, and matching retirement plan available. Must be 18+ years of age and pass a background check. $500 hiring bonus available! Contact littlesmilesadair@gmail.com or 641-742-3031.
SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146. | |
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