FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Saturday, May 17, the first “Scoop the Loop” car show of the year will be held in downtown Stuart from 3-8 p.m. Currently, the weather forecast shows “Chamber of Commerce” weather for Saturday afternoon and evening, with a high around 70 degrees and plenty of sunshine. So, whether you have a classic car or not, Scoop the Loop is the place for a nostalgic good time Saturday.

The next Scoop the Loop is set for Sept. 13.

Photo by Betty Cooper | Special to the Times Vedette

Twelve Panorama students were newly inducted into the National Honor Society on May 14. Pictured are, front row: Maci Bauer, Isabelle Peasley, Hailey Hellman, Jadyn Lawrence, Elaine Lund and Sara Gibson. Middle row: Kylie Roccholz, Jessica Randol, Danica Isom and Alexis Olson. Back row: Nolan Ponstein and Cole Carstens

Special to the Times Vedette

Join Whiterock Conservancy at the Historic Garst Farm Ponds, 1390 Highway 141 in Coon Rapids, for a morning of fishing on Sunday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Each family can pick up one container of bait at the Garst Farmhouse Ponds. Try your hand at catching bluegill, bass, catfish and walleye. Find your spot around the pond to start fishing. Prizes will be awarded for five categories at the end of the event. Anglers of all ages are welcome. Ages 16 or older require a fishing license. Contact Guest Services at guestinfo@whiterockconservancy.org or 712-790-8221 ext. 1 with any questions or for more information.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Four cyclists were recently spotted in Panora, and they had quite a tale to tell. The group includes Nia and Eric Hartman, their friend, Dana Hart (all of California) and a new friend, Charla Burke (of Portland, Oregon).

As Nia looked ahead at her upcoming birthday, she decided she wanted to do something special. Nia and her husband, Eric Hartman, are experienced bicyclists, so when Nia looked ahead to turning 65, she decided the best way to celebrate was on her bike. They made plans to cycle across America, a trip of roughly 3,800 miles from Washington, D.C., to Seattle.

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Photo by Betty Cooper | Special to the Times Vedette

The 2025 Panorama High School graduation class held graduation rehearsal and an elementary walk through on May 15.

Panorama School Board approves budget amendment

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Monday, May 12, the Panorama School Board met. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed 2024-2025 budget amendment. No written or oral objections/comments were received, so the hearing was promptly closed. Later in the regular meeting, the amendment was unanimously approved by the board members present.

In the “Good News” portion of the meeting, Angie Clouser told of a recent donation of books the eighth-grade student council delivered to Youth and Shelter Service for summer enrichment and mentoring programs.

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ACGC Scholarship Night

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The annual Scholarships and Awards Night event was held at ACGC High School on May 14. Those given honors and/or scholarships included:

Local Scholarships and Awards

• Bernie Saggau Award: Jathan South
• Governor’s Scholar Award: Emmarae Ellis
• E. Wayne Cooley Nominee: Paige Van Meter
• Guthrie County Citizenship Award, Iowa State Bar Association: Gavin Sloss $250
• Adair County Citizenship Award - Iowa State Bar Association: Belle Fagan $250
• American Legion Post 164 Scholarship: Shay Lemke, Gavin Sloss, Paige Van Meter $250 each
• Sons of the American Legion Post 164 Scholarship: Adalyn Benson, Jayla Hoover, Hannah Muller $250 each

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Panora Citizen of the Year nominations are being accepted now

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place.

Criteria for Citizen of the Year:

• Any service performed for the betterment of Panora that the nominator deems worthy.
• No restrictions on the number of years a person can be nominated.
• Winners cannot be considered again for 10 years.
• Nominees must be a citizen of Panora or Lake Panorama.
• Nominees must be nominated in writing, signed by the nominator.

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Enjoy Chick-fil-A food tonight in Panora and support the youth baseball and softball programs

Special to the Times Vedette

Tonight is “Spirit Night” at the Michael Mills baseball park on East South Street in Panora, and a Chick-fil-A food truck will be there serving food from 5-8 p.m. All proceeds from tonight will go toward improving the Panora community baseball and softball fields. Come out tonight and enjoy a bite to eat, support the community and watch the kids play their games.

Midwest Partnership 30th Annual Golf Outing is June 27

Special to the Times Vedette

Midwest Partnership 30th Annual Golf Outing will be held Friday, June 27 at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. Tee off time is 10 a.m. Sign up before June 11. Cost is $400 per team ofr $100 per person. Register and pay by June 1 to be entered into a drawing to win a free golf game for four at Lake Panorama National Golf Course with two carts. Your participation supports ongoing regional development and business growth initiatives.

What was your summer job?

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

For the June edition of Guthrie Center Times, we are seeking people (from the areas of Guthrie Center, Casey, and Adair) who are willing to tell about their summer jobs and how the work experience impacted them. Whether you were waiting tables, or lifeguarding at the pool, or detasseling corn, or whatever job you did, we would like to hear from you. Send an email to rich@gctimesnews.com.

Iowa PBS to provide free, live coverage of the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Soccer Championships

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As teams battle to earn their trip to the state tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing for live coverage of the championship matches.

The statewide network’s commitment to girls high school sports coverage continues as teams from across the state take to the field for the 2025 IGHSAU Girls State Soccer Championships. Coverage of each class title match will take place Saturday, June 7 at Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames. Each match will be broadcast live on statewide Iowa PBS and livestreamed on YouTube and iowapbs.org.

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Help stop aquatic hitchhikers this Memorial Day weekend

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters and anglers to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” their boats and equipment this Memorial Day weekend to protect Iowa lakes and rivers from aquatic hitchhikers.

Aquatic invasive species, everything from zebra mussels to Eurasian watermilfoil, move from one waterbody to another by hitchhiking on boats, in bait buckets and on other equipment used in the water. They often grow quickly and spread fast when brought to another lake or stream due to lack of natural controls.

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Sunshine Club meets May 14

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On Wednesday, May 14, Sunshine Club members met at the home of Linda Thompson with eight members attending for an 11 a.m. luncheon and meeting. Each member brought a salad or side dish.

President, Janine Frettim opened the meeting with roll call being, “What is your favorite tree?” Lots of different trees were mentioned.

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Cribbage results from May 14

Special to the Times Vedette

On May 14, a total of 10 players participated. Lela Schwartz and Dan Webb each had a 16, and Robert Klever got an 18.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and 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. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.

Young graduates from Central College

Special to the Times Vedette

Kylie Young, from Guthrie Center, was one of 249 Central College students who were celebrated during Commencement 2025 on Saturday, May 10, in the Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium in Pella. Young earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude majoring in sociology.

Grubbs named to Coe College Spring 2025 Dean's List

Special to the Times Vedette

Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the Dean's List, including Quinn Grubbs, who is currently among this elite group. Grubbs, of Casey, has been named to the prestigious Spring 2025 Dean's List at Coe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The college recognized only 122 students for the Spring 2025 Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body.

Summer Day Camps

• June 5, 9 a.m. to noon, Up, Down, Spin Around, kindergarten-third, $20.
• June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Science of BBQ, fourth-eighth, $25.
• June 19, 9 a.m. to noon, Fun With Bots, kindergarten-third, $20.
• June 26, 9 a.m. to noon, AG Everyday, fourth-eighth, $20.

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By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls track and field team scored 55 points at the 2A state qualifier meet in Clarinda on Thursday, May 15. Treynor won the meet by one point over Clarinda with 126 points. Those who placed first and second in events automatically qualify for the state meet. At-large bids will be announced later. Kylie Rochholz won gold in the 1,500-meter and 3,000-meter runs. The distance medley team of Faith Recker, Gracie Recker, Maddy Lutz and Rochholz also won gold to qualify. Gracie Recker earned bronze in the shot put as well. The state meet will be at Drake Stadium in Des Moines from May 22-24.

PICTURED: Panorama's Kylie Rochholz qualified for the 1,500 and 3,000-meter races for her performances at the 2A state qualifier in Clarinda on Thursday, May 15. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys track and field team score 25 points at the 2A state qualifying meet in Clarinda on Thursday, May 15. The boys did not have any automatic qualifiers at the meet. At-large bids will be announced later. The distance medley relay team of Hunter Kempf, Cruz Crandall, Syler Shaffer and Noah Poldberg came the closest to automatic qualification, placing fourth.

PICTURED: Panorama's Noah Poldberg gives it his all at a previous meet. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

A stunning comeback took place during Panorama girls soccer (12-4-1) win at No. 12 Tri-Center (11-2-3) on Tuesday, May 13. Panorama entered halftime down, 4-1. A four-goal second half and shutout of Tri-Center fueled Panorama to its best win of the season. Morgan Crees and Jessica Randol each scored two goals; Nerea Gimeno Perez added one. Assists came from Crees and Gimeno Perez. Goalkeeper Bridgette White had 11 saves. Panorama now enters the Class 1A Region 6 playoffs to face Underwood (8-2-2) at home on Wednesday, May 21. Panorama has not defeated the Eagles since 2019, losing games in 2021 and 2022. On the bright side, Morgan Crees’ 54 goals on the season is two more than Underwood’s total.

PICTURED: Panorama's No. 10 Morgan Crees crossed the half century mark for goals this season, now with 54. She has the second most goals in the state. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys soccer (2-13-1) snapped its losing streak with a draw at Tri-Center (4-8-2) on Tuesday, May 13. After going into halftime down, 2-0, the Panthers scored all four goals in the second half to secure the result. This will provide a solid morale boost before Panorama competes in its Substate 7 Round 1 matchup at PCM (3-9-1) on Tuesday, May 20.

PICTURED: Panorama's No. 14 AJ Draper in a previous game. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama boys golf team shot a 324 at the IHSAA 2A Sectional qualifier meet at East Sac County Country Club on Wednesday, May 14. Parker Cary shot the best 18-hole score for Panorama, a 75. Kuemper Catholic won the meet shooting 301. South Central Calhoun placed second, shooting a 316. These three teams advance to the district meet at Carroll National Golf Club on Monday, May 19. Kuemper Catholic will be the host.

FULL PANORAMA SCORES

• Parker Cary, 75
• Brayden Galvan, 79
• Alexander Hammerstrom, 81
• Cole Carstens, 89
• Eli Hammerstrom, 90
• Bryce Dawes, 95

PICTURED: The Panorama boys golf team advances from sectionals to regionals. Photo courtesy of Panorama

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls golf team shot 232 at the Panorama invite on Tuesday, May 13. Des Moines Christian won the meet, shooting 181, and their Courtney Latham was the medalist, shooting a 39. The best Panorama score came from the clubs of Paula Lopez, who shot a 55. The Panthers turn their attention to the first round of regionals today, Friday, May 16, at Dunlap Golf Club. Other teams at the meet will be ACGC, Boyer Valley, CAM, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Earlham, IKM-Manning and Riverside.

FULL PANORAMA SCORES

• Paula Lopez, 55
• Hanna Smith, 57
• Hannah Nichols, 59
• Miranda Laabs, 61
• Madison Mincy, 65
• Maci Bauer, 73

PICTURED: Hannah Nichols chips out of the bunker. Photo by Melissa Hochstetler

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys track and field team won the 1A state qualifying meet in Madrid on Thursday, May 15. ACGC scored 125 points. The next closest team was South Hamilton with 107 points. With a conference state qualifying championship under their belts, the Charger boys look to do damage at the state meet. In 1A, first place qualifies for the state meet. Brexton Schneider in the 110-meter hurdles, Tate Fever in the 400-meter hurdles, the 4x100-meter, 4x110-meter shuttle hurdle and 4x400-meter relay teams all won gold, guaranteeing their spot on the blue track in Des Moines. The rest of the state qualifiers are at-large bids to be announced later. Other ACGC athletes to place in the top three were Fever in the 110-meter hurdles, Eli Madsen in the 400-meter, and Mike Fuller in discus and the sprint medley relay team, who won silver. Gavin Sloss in the 800-meter run and the 4x200-meter relay team won bronze. The state meet is May 22-24 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

PICTURED: The ACGC boys track and field team won the 1A state qualifying meet on Thursday, May 15. The Chargers sent five automatic qualifiers to the state meet. Photo courtesy of Cody Matthewson

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC girls track and field team scored 58 points at the 1A state qualifying meet in Madrid on Thursday, May 15. Host Madrid won the meet with 144 points. First place earns a guaranteed spot at the state meet. ACGC won three events. Ava Campbell won two as an individual — the 800-meter and 1,500-meter runs. The distance medley team of Nora Langgaard, Meranda Gruber, Cadence Petersen and Campbell also won their event, automatically sending them to the state meet. Petersen also won bronze in the 400-meter hurdles. At-large bids will be announced later. The state meet is at Drake Stadium in Des Moines May 22-24.

PICTURED: ACGC's Ava Campbell qualified for two events as an individual (800-meter and 1,500-meter runs) and as part of the distance medley relay team. Photo by Mark Reno

ACGC boys golf season ends at districts

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC boys golf team shot a 383 at the 1A Sectional meet at Greenfield Country Club on Wednesday, May 14. CAM, Woodbine and Riverside Oakland advance to districts. Sayer Bireline-Huss shot the best 18-hole round for the Chargers, an 86.

FULL ACGC SCORES

• Sayer Bireline-Huss, 86
• Chase Slaybaugh, 97
• Casey Young, 98
• Noah Kading, 102
• Kinnick Froehlich, 106
• Collin Stringham, 109

Charger girls compete in first round of regionals today

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC girls golf team competes in the Class 1A Region 2B first round regional meet at Dunlap Golf Club today, Friday, May 16. ACGC will compete against Boyer Valley, CAM, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Earlham, IKM-Manning, Panorama and Riverside.

Crawmer shoots low score of 27

Special to the Times Vedette

The Tuesday night league at Panorama West had 38 players on May 13. Trent Crawmer was low at even par 27. Brad Little made the longest putt. John Worth was closest to the pin. Bill Dahl needed only 13 putts.

ACGC school lunch menus

Panorama school lunch menus

Guthrie County: 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.

Adair County: Congregate Meals are served at Adair Senior Center, 410 Audubon St., Adair. Days and hours are: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Suggested contribution for meals is $5.25. If younger than age 60, fee is $12. More information can be found on the Adair County Connections Facebook page.

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From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, May 17, 1995

PANORA BUSINESS BURNED. Members of the Panora and Guthrie Center fire departments spent an hour last Thursday morning extinguishing a fire at Our House in Panora. The building sustained extensive smoke, heat and water damage.

Eckleys and Wilhelmis share their stories in raising twins and triplets.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, May 2025

A baby’s birth is the beginning of an amazing journey, for both that child and the child’s parents, siblings and other family members. How does the journey of a single baby compare to the journey when that child is a twin, or one of three babies born? Two Lake Panorama families who experienced multiple births share their stories.

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