| | Moves like Jagger
“Start me up.” Those three words were the title of a hit song and an awkward video for the Rolling Stones from their 1981 album “Tattoo You,” one of 25 studio albums from the band. The band currently consists of original members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, along with late-joiner Ronnie Wood. Charlie Watts was a founding member and the drummer of the band through August 2021 when he passed away at age 80. The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and continue to write, tour and produce today. Needless to say, they are kind of popular.
Admittedly, I am not a huge Rolling Stones fan, but I certainly know of the band and their songs. The 20-somethings of today? Apparently, not so much.
First, a little background. Mick Jagger will turn 82 on July 26. During our staff meeting, I asked one of our younger employees if she knows who Mick Jagger is. Silence. I then asked another of our younger employees the same question. Crickets. I tried one last time with yet another younger employee. Her answer? “I think there is a song about moves like Jagger.” Yes, there is, by Maroon 5 from 2011, but Mick Jagger is famous for some other stuff, too.
How soon we forget. Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther penned this well in 1976 with the song “New Kid In Town” from the Eagles’ “Hotel California” album. “They will never forget you till somebody new comes around.” How true. But to not know who Mick Jagger is? Come on.
My mother was born in 1935 and grew up with the music of the 1950s. Sometime in the 1980s, I came across a series of cassettes with music from that era. I listened to them in our home while Mom sang along and smiled. Bill Haley and the Comets. The Big Bopper. Little Richard. The Platters. Fats Domino. Buddy Holly. Jerry Lee Lewis. Chuck Berry. The Everly Brothers. The list goes on and on. I may not have known all the words, but I did know the song titles, the melodies and, yes, the artists. In fact, those cassettes might still be collecting dust in a box somewhere. If I had a cassette player, I could listen to them again.
Styles come and go. Trends come and go. Music comes and goes. I may not like it, but I get it. Meanwhile, some artists transcend generations. Mick Jagger, apparently, is no longer one of them.
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital newsletter
shane@gctimesnews.com
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 | | | Panorama students perform ‘The Addams Family Musical’ | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Panorama High School students performed their spring play, “The Addams Family Musical,” on March 28, 29 and 30.
Deb Wooldridge was co-director for the play.
“The musical is a fun spin on TV's Addams Family. Wednesday Addams falls in love with a ‘normal’ boy, the families meet, and, of course, comedy follows,” Wooldridge said.
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 | | | Panora Chamber of Commerce holds multiple ribbon cuttings | | | | | | | | By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette
The Panora Chamber of Commerce held a series of ribbon cuttings on Wednesday, April 16 to welcome new businesses to the community. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | Fundraiser is no small potatoes | | | | | | | | By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Thursday, April 17, the Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary held a baked potato fundraiser event at the Guthrie Center Community Center. Attendees topped their tater as desired from the many options provided. Dessert was also provided. | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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 | | | ACGC Senior Tea held April 11 | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Guthrie Center again hosted the 2025 ACGC Senior Tea on Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. with 19 senior girls and their mothers or grandmothers as guests.
Teresa Kent, along with fellow LWML members, organized the afternoon with Erika Willms sharing her journey of becoming a business owner of Pearls and Lace and providing a style show. The four young women who modeled were ACGC junior Becca Littler and sophomores Ilana Baumert, Natalie Dinkla and Olivia Mahaffey.[...] | | | | | | | | Read the full story | |
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| | Panorama School Board approves budget
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the April 14 meeting of the Panorama School Board, the board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The board also approved the Student Teacher Agreement, Concurrent Enrollment Contract, and Education Services between Panorama and Balance Autism.
The board heard a report on the elementary school’s “One School One Book” reading program that encourages students to read together at home.
An FFA overnight trip for horse judging was approved.
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| | Adair-Casey School Board tables the awarding of contract for roofing project
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
At the joint meeting of the Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center school boards on April 16, discussion was held regarding bids received for the Adair-Casey elementary building roof project. Six bids were received with the lowest bid being $280,508 from McKinnis Roofing from Omaha.
There was concern that the bid is considerably less than the other bids received, and that the McKinnis bid total is even below another bidder’s listed expenses. Board members clarified that they are not required to accept the lowest bid but instead are to accept the “lowest responsible bid.” There was also discussion of using in-state contractors when able. The bids are good for 60 days, beginning April 15.
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| | Easter egg hunts this weekend
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Rose Acre Farms will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Guthrie Center Elementary School grounds, 900 Fourth St., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19.
The Panora Chamber of Commerce’s Easter activities will be held on Saturday, April 19 at Veterans Auditorium and the Panora Square. Crafts and games will be held in Vet’s Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. At 10 a.m., the fun moves outside onto the Square, with kids participating in the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Panora Fiber will be giving away three kids bicycles. Kids can register for a chance to win one of them from 9-10 a.m. inside Vet’s Auditorium during the crafts and games session. The new bike owners will be announced immediately following the Easter Egg Hunt at the town square. Must be present to win.
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| | Long wins Bagley cribbage tournament
Special to the Times Vedette
The first annual Bagley Cribbage Tournament was held April 12 at the community building in Bagley with 18 players. The following participants were the top placers:
- First place — Larry Long
- Second place — Elly Heater
- Third place — Cindy Godwin
- Fourth place — Carol Laughery
- Fifth place — Nancy Hanson
Money was awarded to 36 hands of 16 or more. | |
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| | Iowa boat registrations expire April 30
Special to the Times Vedette
Current boat registrations expire April 30. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species.
Boat owners may bring their current registration to any Iowa county recorder’s office when they renew. Learn more about how to register your boat on the DNR Boating website. | |
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| | Cribbage results from April 16
Special to the Times Vedette
A total of 12 players participated on April 16. Sandy Rumelhart got a 16, Gary Evans got an 18, Dan Webb got a 16 and a 20, and Richard Ellis also got a 16 and a 20.
The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center 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. | |
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| | Dorothy Jean Sloss
1923-2025
Dorothy Jean Sloss was born Oct. 26, 1923, to William and Bertha Sheeder Richey in Guthrie Center. Dorothy was the second of five children. Her siblings include Lillian, Jim, Joan and Donna.
Dorothy passed away peacefully at The New Homestead on April 13, 2025. She attended Guthrie Center High School and graduated in 1941. Dorothy taught country school for several years. She married Willard Sloss on Jan. 18, 1950. To this union, three children were born: Michael, Randy and Teresa. Willard and Dorothy divorced in 1988.
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 | | | Panorama boys compete at Earlham Invite | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys track team placed 10th at the Earlham Invitational on Tuesday, April 15. Panorama scored 30 points at the meet. Clarinda won with 127. Syler Shaffer earned bronze in the 400-meter hurdles, taking home Panorama’s only medal that day. Several came close to joining him; Corbin Deardorff placed sixth in the 400-meter dash, and the 800-meter sprint medley and distance medley relay teams placed fifth.
PICTURED: Panorama's Gabe Wagner clears the hurdle at a meet earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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| | Panorama finishes 6th at Charger Relays
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys track and field team scored 21 points at the Charger Relays on Thursday, April 17. Earlham won the meet with 102. Panorama earned a silver medal in the distance medley, and Cristian Monrroy-Nunez nearly earned a bronze in the shot put, placing fourth. The Panthers next meet is in Van Meter on Monday, April 21 at the Bill Miller Relays. Panorama will compete against 12 other schools. | |
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 | | | Low numbers hinder Panther girls at Earlham Invite | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls track and field team only brought eight girls to the Earlham Invitational on Tuesday, April 15. Head Coach Bruce Dahlhauser cited a senior trip, FFA, illness and injury for preventing several athletes from competing. Despite the low numbers, Panorama still scored 36 points. Van Meter won the meet with 140. Three athletes earned silver medals: Gracie Recker in shot put, Emma Walker in discus and Kylie Rochholz in the 3000-meter run.
PICTURED: Panorama's Mary Fett turns the corner in a relay race earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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| | Panthers place 4th at Charger Relays; Rochholz and Recker win events
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama girls scored 58 points at the Charger Relays on Thursday, April 17. Martensdale-St Marys won the competition with 71 points. Two Panorama athletes took home gold medals: Gracie Recker in the shot put and Kylie Rochholz in the 3000-meter run. Maddy Lutz in the 400-meter dash and the sprint medley team earned silver. The distance medley squad earned bronze. The girls' next meet is the Bill Miller Relays in Van Meter on Monday, April 21. The girls will compete against 12 other teams. | |
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| | Panorama boys and girls vs. AHSTW postponed to May 8
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls soccer team's (3-2) next game will be against Logan-Magnolia (2-2-2) on Tuesday, April 22. The boys' (2-3) next game will be against Van Meter (4-1-1) on Thursday, April 24. | |
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| | Panthers place 4th at Des Moines Christian Invite
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys golf team placed fourth, shooting a 332 at the Des Moines Christian Boys Golf Invite on Thursday, April 17. PCM won the meet, shooting a 319. Individual round scores for the Panther golfers were not available as of press time. Panorama heads back to the links today, Friday, April 18 for the Hal Rossow Invite at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. ACGC, Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Interstate 35, Webster City, West Central Valley and Woodward-Granger are the other teams that will be in attendance. | |
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| | Panther girls golfers travel to Bondurant for quad on Monday
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls golf team will hit the links against Bondurant-Farrar, South Hamilton and Woodward-Granger on Monday, April 21 at Terrace Hills Golf Course. | |
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| | Panorama football schedule released
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama schedule for 2025:
- Aug. 29 at ACGC
- Sept. 5 vs. South Hamilton
- Sept. 12 at Earlham
- Sept. 19 vs. West Central Valley
- Sept. 26 at Interstate 35
- Oct. 3 vs. West Marshall
- Oct. 10 at Ogden
- Oct. 17 vs. Pleasantville
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 | | | ACGC earns 4th at Earlham Invitational | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys track and field team scored 96 points at the Earlham Invitational on Tuesday, April 15. Clarinda won the meet with 127. Tate Fever in the 110-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles, the sprint medley relay team, 4x200-meter relay team won silver. Brexton Schneider in the 110-meter hurdles, Talon Noland in the 200-meter dash, Eli Madsen in the 400-meter dash and 4x100-meter relay team won bronze.
PICTURED: ACGC's Tate Fever flies over the hurdle in a meet last week. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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| | ACGC places 2nd at Charger Relays
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys track and field team placed second at their home meet on Thursday, April 17. ACGC scored 87 points. Earlham won the meet with 102. Eli Madsen in the 400-meter dash and the 4x110-meter shuttle hurdle relay team won gold. Joe Crawford in the 100-meter dash, the 800-meter sprint medley team and Mike Fuller in the shot put won silver. Eli Madsen in the 100-meter, the 4x800-meter relay team and Fuller in the discus, won bronze. The Chargers next meet is the Ram Relays at Greene County on Monday, April 21. ACGC will face six other teams. | |
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 | | | Chargers finish 7th at Earlham Invite | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC girls track and field team competed at the Earlham Invitational on Tuesday, April 15. ACGC scored 43 points at the event. Van Meter won with 140. Ava Campbell won a silver medal in the 1500-meter run. The distance medley squad won silver. Becca Little earned bronze in discus.
PICTURED: ACGC's Olivia Mahaffey glides on the track earlier this season. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | Read the full results | |
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| | ACGC girls place 5th at Charger Relays
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC girls track and field team scored 46 points at the Charger Relays on Thursday, April 17. Martensdale-St Marys won the meet with 71 points. The distance medley team earned a silver medal, Caydence Boals won bronze in the shot put. ACGC will hit the track in Greene County next for the Ram Relays on Monday, April 21. The Chargers will compete against seven other teams. | |
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 | | | Chargers travel for Hal Rossow Invite today | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The ACGC boys golf team will compete at the Hal Rossow Invite today, April 18, at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. ACGC will do battle against Audubon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Interstate 35, Panorama, Webster City, West Central Valley and Woodward-Granger.
PICTURED: Sayer Bireline-Huss. Photo courtesy Lori McGivney | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | ACGC football schedule revealed
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC Football Schedule:
- Aug. 29 vs. Panorama
- Sept. 5 at Southwest Valley
- Sept. 12 vs. Nodaway Valley
- Sept. 19 at Mount Ayr
- Sept. 26 at Madrid
- Oct. 3 vs. Central Decatur
- Oct. 10 at AHSTW
- Oct. 17 vs. Riverside
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| | Spring Sports Guide | | | | | | | | The 2025 Spring Sports Guide is available now!
The new Spring Sports Guide covers Panorama boys and girls track, Panorama boys and girls golf, Panorama boys and girls soccer, ACGC boys and girls track and ACGC boys and girls golf. Complete with team photos and schedules.
Read the full issue online now! | | | | | | | | Read the full isue | |
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 | | | 10 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, April 23, 2015
LEADING THE PACK. Panorama's Gavin Richey leads a group of three into the final stretch of the 800-meter run at the Saydel Eagles Boys Invitational in Des Moines on April 16. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | Collecting tractors is Steensen’s hobby | | | | | | | | Purchase of a John Deere 730 Diesel in 1970 led
to a lifelong pursuit.
By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, April 2025
Most anyone who likes classic tractors would be thrilled to walk into the shed of Cletus and Cindy Steensen of rural Adair.
“I’ve been a tractor nut from the day I was born. I grew up on the Fords and the John Deeres. My uncle lived next door, and he was a tractor nut, too, and he liked the mechanic work,” Steensen said. “My dad was more of a woodworker.”
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