YOUR NOON-TIME NEWS | TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the June 3 regular meeting, the Bagley City Council filled the vacant city clerk position and the one vacant seat on the council. Former councilmember Janett Bennett was the only citizen to submit interest in filling the vacancy and was unanimously approved by the council. She was sworn in by Mayor Glen Foresman and immediately sat with the rest of the council.

Regarding the clerk vacancy, Mayor Foresman said he feels the city needs to offer a higher wage to attract and keep someone in the role. He said the previous wage was $16.25 per hour, but he suggested $25, or at least something in the $21-$23 range.

[...]

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center Farmers Market kicked off its season Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on N. Fourth Street in downtown Guthrie Center. The next market will be Saturday, June 15. For information on being a vendor, contact Krissy Swensen with Main Street Guthrie Center at guthriefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Swim Club held its annual breakfast fundraiser at the Guthrie Center Fire Hall on Sunday morning to help raise money for the team. Many club swimmers (and parents) took shifts to fry up the sausage, flip pancakes, scramble the eggs and refill coffees for what was deemed a successful turnout.

The team currently has 97 members and is looking forward to a great upcoming season with its first home meet tonight, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. against Perry. Admission is free.

[...]

Special to the Times Vedette

Members of the Guthrie Center Fire Department and their spouses assembled 300 sack lunches on May 31 that were to be donated to those affected by the Greenfield tornado. Several members of the department then took the lunches and drinks to Greenfield to distribute to anyone who wanted one.

Guthrie Center Lions Club centennial celebration June 10

Special to the Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center Lions Club, founded in June 1924, will hold its 100th-anniversary celebration on Monday, June 10 at the Guthrie County Events Center at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds.

The Guthrie Center Lions Club has thrived for a century, embodying the spirit of service. To mark this historic occasion, the Club is organizing a dinner and program event, inviting community members, supporters and well-wishers to join in the celebration.

[...]

First Panora Square Market is Saturday

Special to the Times Vedette

The first Panora Square Market will be this Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Panora City Square. Look for farm fresh products, baked goods, art, crafts, flowers and more. Organizers encourage attendees to come for the market but stay in town for a while. Grab something to drink and check out all the great shops on the square and in town. Additional dates include:

• June 22
• July 6
• July 20

[...]

Rock the Square in Panora June 15

Special to the Times Vedette

Panora businesses will be hosting “Rock the Square” on Main Street on Saturday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m. Bring your friends and family and check out the local shops and restaurants. Enjoy live music from Kile Jackson at the Gazebo and satisfy your sweet tooth at PJ's Mini Donut Trailer with slushies and donuts.

Sheriff’s Office reports May revenues of $22,420 for processing of out-of-county inmates

Special to the Times Vedette

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reported incoming revenue of $22,420 from the processing of out-of-county inmates at the jail during May. A total of 63 inmates were processed through the facility during the month including 28 from out of the county, including a female who was held for 24 days who paid for her jail stay on a Pottawattamie sentence.

• Adair County had one inmate for 10 days with charges of $600.
• The Department of Corrections had two inmates for eight days with charges of $400
• Greene County had seven inmates for 154 days with charges of $9,240
• Polk County had 14 inmates for 118 days with $7,080
• Webster County had three inmates for 61 days with $3,660

Cribbage results from June 3 and May 31

Special to the Times Vedette

On June 3, a total of 10 players participated. Rhonda Titus started out with a 16, Rex Schonover got a 20 and a 16, Dan Webb got a 24, and Robert Klever got a 20. No playing at activity center this Friday, but Rhonda Titus says to come to her house in Bagley.

On May 31, 10 players also participated. Kay Phippen dragged in two 16s, and Robert Klever got a 17 and a 21.

[...]

Vogl, Michaelson, Tunink on Iowa Lakes Honors Lists

Special to the Times Vedette

Iowa Lakes Community College is celebrating the students on the Spring 2024 Honors Lists, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements. This semester, 131 students have earned the prestigious President's List honor, and 242 students have been named to the Dean's List.

The President's List distinction showcases students with unwavering commitment and academic brilliance who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA while enrolled full-time and completing 12 or more graded credits.

[...]

Special to the Times Vedette

Drones at the Extension Office
Monday, June 17, 10-11 a.m., grades K-3. Noon to 1 p.m., grades 4-6. Guthrie County Extension Office. Sign up for your reserved spot by calling 641-747-2276.

Comment Writers Needed
Contact Guthrie County Extension at 641-747-2276 for more information and sign up. Monday, July 15, noon - 6 p.m.

[...]

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Friday, May 31, the Panorama baseball team (2-6) picked up its second win of the season thanks to some late heroics away from home against Woodward-Granger (2-6). Panorama took the lead in the top of the fifth inning to go up 4-1, only to give up six runs in the bottom half of the inning. The Panthers responded with a seven-run inning in the top of the sixth to regain the lead and eventually win. A big part of the win can be credited to second baseman Braylon Dawes. In five at-bats, the senior hit six singles, stole two bases and scored three runs. Two runs came from Trey Boettcher and Brayden Meinecke. Parker Cary, Brayden Galvan, Mason Carstens and Laytyn Ashworth each scored once. Braylon and Bryce Dawes split time on the mound. Braylon was credited the win in his two innings pitched.

PICTURED: #13 Brayden Meinecke waits for his chance to run against Woodward-Granger May 31. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Panorama baseball (3-6) and ACGC (0-6) were trading punches all game long at the Panthers’ baseball field on Monday, June 3. ACGC took an early 2-0 lead after the first inning. Panorama took the lead away from ACGC in the third inning to go up, 3-2, and added another three runs in the fourth inning to make it 6-2. Four runs from ACGC in the fifth tied the game at 6-6, just for Panorama to respond in the sixth inning with three more runs to lead, 9-6. In its final attempt to mount a comeback, ACGC scored two runs in the seventh before being put away. The 9-8 victory gave Panorama its first back-to-back wins this season. Individual stats were not available for Panorama as of press time. Panorama’s next game is at home tonight, June 4, against Ogden (4-8).

PICTURED: #7 Braylon Dawes runs to base against ACGC June 3. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panorama falls to Woodward-Granger, 18-6

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Despite a strong first inning, Panorama softball (3-6) lost to Woodward-Granger (2-4) on Friday, May 31. The Panthers were leading after the top of the second inning, 6-3. After scoring six in the second, and nine in the third, Woodward-Granger created an insurmountable lead. Individual stats were not available as of press time.

Panthers hang on early, falter late in loss to ACGC, 18-4

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Monday, June 3, the Panorama softball team (3-6) played at home against ACGC (5-2). The game was tied, 3-3, heading into the fifth inning. ACGC proceeded to score six runs, four runs and five runs in the next three innings to secure the win. Individual stats were not available as of press time. The Panthers’ next game is at home tonight against Ogden (5-4).

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

On Monday, June 3, at Panorama High School, the ACGC boys baseball team (0-6) made several comeback attempts against Panorama (3-6) but ultimately fell short. ACGC took an early 2-0 lead, but Panorama battled back to make it 6-2. The Chargers didn’t give up there and brought the game to 6-6 with four runs in the top of the fifth. Three more runs from Panorama meant ACGC was heading into the seventh down 9-6. Two final runs made the game close and surely made Panorama fans sweat, but it was not enough to get the win. Noah Kading did most of the damage for ACGC. His three RBIs and two hits kept ACGC in the game. Blaize Dorsey had with two RBIs, while Tommy Skram and Ben Franzeen both contributed one. Tegan Slaybaugh and Andrew Mahaffey split time on the mound. Mahaffey pitched four innings and struck out three batters. Slaybaugh pitched the other two innings, recording five strikeouts. ACGC will take the field against West Central Valley (4-7) at home tonight, June 4.

PICTURED: #4 Noah Kading slides to the base against Panorama June 3. Photo by Betty Cooper

ACGC offense explodes late in win over Panorama, 18-4

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It took a few innings for the ACGC softball (5-2) bats to get hot, but once they did, they didn’t cool off. In the game against Panorama (3-6) on Monday, June 3, ACGC and Panorama were tied, 3-3, heading into the fifth inning. ACGC went on to score six runs in the fifth, four in the sixth and five in the seventh to blow the game wide open. Individual stats were not available as of press time. ACGC’s next test will be at home against West Central Valley (6-7), tonight June 4.

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.

“May 2024 will go into the history books as one of the top 10 wettest Mays on record, which helped to break our long-running drought. Unfortunately, it will also be remembered for producing destructive severe weather and frustrating planting delays,” said Secretary Naig.

[...]

By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette

The summer reading program at the MJB Library kicked off on June 3, but it’s not too late to participate. We have a month of fun planned for our preschool through eighth-grade patrons.

On Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m., Anne Riordan will be our special guest, speaking about Iowa State Parks; this program is geared toward preschool through early elementary ages. On Monday, June 10, Anne Riordan will be back with a program intended for all ages. Bike World and Biff Ridgway will be here at 12:30 on Tuesday, June 11, for a bike clinic and bike rodeo, so bring your bicycle and helmet to the library and be ready for some fun. Friday, June 14 at 11 a.m., we will have creation stations with projects for all ages.

[...]

PICTURED: The landscaping crew who worked on the parking lot beautification project posed in front of the finished area. Left to Right: Dr. Steve Bascom, Matt Hawkins, Vicki Crannell, Leora Laughery. Not pictured, Jerri Hawkins. Submitted photo

More than 100 calls this week including Stuart Police transporting a transient to Adair, Guthrie County Deputy responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle in rural Jamaica, and Guthrie County Deputy attempting to locate a wanted person in rural Dexter.

5-27-24

• 2:39 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center

• 4:52 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

• 5:35 a.m. Panora Ambulance responded to a medical call in Panora

• 7:50 a.m. Guthrie County Deputy responded to a complaint in Guthrie Center

[...]

Mental health check-ups

By Addie Astley, Miranda Laabs and Peyton Walker, sophomores, staff writers

Mental health is one of the most important things in our lives. Keeping our mental health well is something everybody should be worried about. From childhood to adulthood, mental health should be important through every stage. Mental health affects how we act, feel and think. Having a healthy mental state is a part of having a happy life. Having a low mental health can affect you, the people around you, and your relationships without even meaning to. Everybody should be having monthly to weekly personal checkups to make sure their mental selves are good.

[...]

2023-24 Panorama Secondary School Honor Roll

Special to the Times Vedette

Grades 6-12: Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4. Honor Roll students have a 3.0 grade point average, and students with all As have an asterisk

Grade 6
Avery Allen 1*,2*,3*,4*
Makiya Boblett 1,2,3,4
Willow Boblett 1,2.3.4

[...]

ACGC Honor Roll

Special to the Times Vedette

ACGC High School released their Honor Roll for the fourth quarter, as shown below. **Denotes all A’s and 4.0 GPA * Denotes all A’s

SENIORS
Bo Arrasmith, Elizabeth Baughman, *Anaston Benson, **Hauper Bireline-Huss, Sofia Brown,*Lance Bunde, **Presely Buttler

[...]

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.

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, May 24, 1984

RUNNING RAIDERS. These four YJB runners earned a second place in the 4 x 100 meter relay and a fourth in the 4 x 200 meter relay at the state track meet. From left, Gary Sailer, John Correy, Calvin Durbin and Darrin Mleynek. The Raiders scored 17 points to tie with Panora-Linden for fourth place at the meet.

Daniel and Nicole Bean opened their firearm sales, repairs, customizations and accessories business on Feb. 10.

By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times

One of the newest businesses in Guthrie Center is Bean Armory at 310 State St. Owners Daniel and Nicole Bean recently shared their story.

Nicole is a native of Guthrie Center, while Daniel is originally from Florida. Daniel recalls that he’s been around guns his entire life.

“I’ve been cleaning guns and working on guns since…well, my grandfather had me doing it at 5 years old,” Daniel said.

[...]

SERVICES: Do you need any Sewing, Alterations or Mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146.

My friend entered a pun contest.

He entered 10 because he figured one of them would win, but no pun in ten did.

You have to choose:

• Burger
• Hot dog
• Neither
• Both

Submit your answers at the bottom of our website at gctimesnews.com

gctimesnews.com