FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Tuesday, June 10 was a picture-perfect summer day at the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center. With no clouds in sight, there was plenty of sunshine, cool water and fun for everyone.

The Aquatic Center is in Guthrie Center’s Mitchell Park near the county fairgrounds. The facility includes two water slides, a zero-depth entry option, diving board, concession stand and lounge chairs. Say Normal hours of operation, per the Facebook page, are 12-4:45 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily.

PICTURED: Preston Kent is in his second year as a lifeguard at the Guthrie Center Aquatic Center.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Each year, the Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. On June 3, Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the district to attend the leadership training. All eight Chapter Officers from the ACGC FFA Chapter attended the conference to learn about leadership and the importance of their officer positions.

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PICTURED: Front row: Lilah Heinz, vice president; Rylee Robson, junior advisor; Gracie Hodges, reporter; Lucy Knutter, president. Back row: Nora Langgaard, treasurer; Stella Largent, secretary; Ava Sneller, reporter; Irelyn Wirt, sentinel.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On June 10, an open house was held at the county’s newly remodeled health services center. The event also included a ceremony to officially rename the center as the Stephen Bascom Health Center, in recognition for the decades of service Dr. Bascom has provided.

PICTURED: Guthrie County Supervisors pose for a congratulatory photo with Dr. Stephen Bascom: Steve Smith, Mike Dickson, Dr. Bascom, Maggie Armstrong, JD Kuster and Brian Johnson.

Panorama Schools to join cooperative for wind/hail insurance

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, insurance agent Chris Arganbright presented information to the board regarding the option to join a cooperative (through a 28E agreement) for the district’s wind/hail insurance. The name of the cooperative is the Storm Protection Fund. Superintendent Kasey Huebner explained the incentive to join.

“This saves the district around $30,000 of management funds by participating in this insurance coop,” Huebner said.

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Panorama Schools to ask voters to approve a $19.6 million bond referendum

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The classrooms and hallways may be empty for summer break, but the Panorama Community School District’s Board of Directors and administrators are busy preparing for a November bond referendum that could reshape the district.

The referendum is the latest step by district officials to address existing building and infrastructure deficiencies and create new facilities they say will better position Panorama CSD to serve future generations of students and the community.

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Casey Fun Days schedule announced

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The schedule of event for Casey Fun Days (Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19) has been announced. Full details and any updates/changes will be posted on the Casey Service Club’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064639183671). Most events will be held in the area of McPherson Street near the Casey Public Library, City Hall and downtown businesses. Some events will be held at Casey City Park (Rutt Park, 300 E. Second St.).

Friday events kick off with a kids’ parade at 6 p.m., followed by a foam party and bags tournament. A beer tent and band (The Bird Hunters) will play at Tin Lizzie’s from 8:30-11:30 p.m.

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Guthrie Center farmers market is Saturday

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Guthrie Center farmers markets will be held Saturday, June 14 from 9-11 a.m. in downtown Guthrie Center.

Rock the Square in Panora on Saturday

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Visit Panora for an afternoon of live music, community vibes and summer fun at Rock the Square this Saturday, June 14, from 1-3 p.m. at the gazebo on Main Street. Enjoy live local music by Kile Jackson. Bring a chair, bring your friends and soak up the sounds of summer. This event is sponsored by the Panora Chamber of Commerce.

Panthers On The Prowl for a Cure

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Panthers On The Prowl for a Cure will be holding a Pink Out event at the Panorama vs. ACGC softball and baseball games on Monday, June 16. Games start at 5:30 p.m. with the American Cancer event scheduled for 7 p.m.

Sunshine Club meets June 11

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On Wednesday, June 11, Sunshine Club members met at the home of Gina Lloyd for a 1 p.m. meeting. Janine Frettim opened the meeting with nine members answering the roll call of, “What is your favorite color and why?” Many different answers were given. The minutes were read, and the treasurer’s report was given. Birthdays and anniversaries were mentioned with everyone singing “Happy Birthday” to Linda Thompson since it was her birthday. Janine called the care center to let them know we will no longer be taking part with their bingo project.

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Cribbage results from June 11

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On June 11, a total of 11 players participated. Clint Malbon got a 16 and a 17, Dave Kading and Robert Klever each got a 16. Wayne Nickel got a 16 and a 20.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., 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.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (3-8) hosted Ogden (7-5) on Tuesday June 10. A rough first inning put the Panthers in a hole they were unable to get out of despite performing well the rest of the contest.

“It was a rough start for us tonight,” Head Coach Ismael Galvan said. “We didn’t make some plays that would have gotten us out of the first inning, giving up only a couple runs. After the first inning, it was a 5-4 ball game to the end. The girls kept their heads up and kept battling, never giving in. Proud of the effort and look to hopefully bounce back in our next contest.”

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PICTURED: Ismael Galvan huddles with his team during a previous game. Photo by Betty Cooper

Panorama softball drops close game against Madrid, 5-4

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (3-8) lost at Madrid (4-8) on Wednesday, June 11. Panorama held a 4-1 lead going into the bottom of the seventh. With their backs against the wall, Madrid rallied, scoring four runs in the final inning for the comeback win. Bridgete White and Arilyan Steenblock each had one RBI. Lexi Galvan scored two runs. Emma Walker and Leah Kastner scored one apiece. Andrea Knode spent all six and two-third innings on the mound. She had six strikeouts and only allowed one earned run.

Panorama loses doubleheader against No. 1 Van Meter, 11-0, 17-1

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama softball team (3-10) traveled to No. 1 Van Meter (13-2) on Thursday, June 13. The Panthers lost both games against one of the best programs in the state. Emma Walker and Arilyan Steenblock each had one hit in game one. Panorama’s run in game two was scored by Walker, batted in by Bridgete White. Next week, on Monday, June 16, Panorama hosts a doubleheader against ACGC (1-11).

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (2-7) hosted Ogden (4-11) on Tuesday, June 10. Ogden jumped out to an early lead, scoring 10 runs in the first two innings. Panorama secured its one run in the bottom of the fourth to avoid the shut-out. Panorama had five hits in the game; the one run scored was by Brayden Galvan, driving in Mason Meinecke. Parker Cary and Nolan Sheehy split time on the mound. In one and one-third innings pitched, Cary struck out one batter. Sheehy struck out four in his three and two-third innings.

PICTURED: Panorama's Jaxon Vogel makes contact against Ogden. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama baseball team (4-7) got back into the win column at Madrid (4-7) on Wednesday, June 11. Panorama had lost its last four prior contests. The majority of the Panther offense came in the fourth inning when the team scored seven runs, creating a 9-0 lead. Brayden Galvan, Bryce Dawes and Mason Meinecke each tallied two RBIs. Nolan Sheehy recorded one RBI. Brayden Meinecke led the team in hits with three. Eli Cooper, Braden Bahrenfuss, Cruz Crandall and Sheehy all scored two runs. Brayden Meinecke, Parker Cary, Dawes, Mason Meinecke and Jaysen Stagg each scored one run. Galvan pitched all six innings, picking up the win. He struck out four batters and only allowed five hits.

PICTURED: Panorama's Eli Cooper lays down a bunt against Madrid. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Individual stats were not available for the Panthers baseball team (3-9) clash against Van Meter (12-4) on Thursday, June 12. Panorama returns to its home diamond on Monday, June 16 for a double header against ACGC (5-4-1).

PICTURED: Panorama's Cruz Crandall makes the diving effort against Van Meter. Photo by Betty Cooper

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

A pair of Panorama girls soccer players earned individual accolades. Morgan Crees was named Iowa Girls Coaches Association 1A All State and All District. Karli Kautzky was named IGCA All District. Crees scored the second-most goals in the state this year with 55.

PICTURED: Karli Kautzky (foreground) and Morgan Crees (background) earned IGCA honors for their performances during the 2025 soccer season. Photo by Betty Cooper

ACGC wins shootout against Madrid, 17-12

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC baseball team (4-4-1) traveled to Madrid (4-6) on Tuesday, June 10. ACGC came away with the win in the 29-run contest, in part thanks to a nine-run burst in the second inning. Madrid scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull the game within two runs, 13-11, in favor of ACGC. The Chargers answered right back, scoring four runs in the top of the seventh, giving ACGC plenty of insurance. ACGC tallied 11 hits. Ben Franzeen recorded the only extra base hit, a double. The Chargers were disciplined at the plate, drawing 14 walks. Tommy Skram led with three RBIs. William Skram and Chase Slaybaugh each had two RBIs. Franzeen, Noah Kading, Taytum Bates, Jackson Pfrang and Payton Policky each had one RBI. The Skrams were active on the basepath. Tommy Skram had four steals; William Skram had two. Blaize Dorsey pitched five and one-third innings, recording the win. He only allowed four hits. Chase Slaybaugh with two-thirds and William Skram with one inning finished out the game on the mound.

ACGC defeats Glidden-Ralston, 8-3

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

Make that back-to-back wins for ACGC (5-4-1). The Chargers hosted and defeated Glidden-Ralston (3-6) on Wednesday, June 11. ACGC led, 3-2, heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. ACGC scored four runs, giving them the space to close out the game, handing the Chargers their fifth win in seven games. Tommy Skram’s bat stayed hot, recording a team-high two RBIs on one hit and three walks. Tommy Skram also stole three bases. William Skram and Chase Slaybaugh each had one RBI. Xander Harwood was the lone Charger with multiple hits, two singles. Slaybaugh and Taytum Bates also stole a base. Franzeen was excellent for ACGC on the mound, recording the win. He pitched all seven innings, striking out eight batters and only allowing two hits.

ACGC falters in doubleheader with I-35, 13-2 and 12-2

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC baseball team (5-6-1) traveled to I-35 (13-3) on Thursday, June 12. ACGC’s two runs in game one were scored by Payton Policky and Taytum Bates. Noah Kading and Jackson Pfrang split time on the mound. Kading struck out one batter. Pfrang had four strikeouts in his one and two-third innings. Game two saw similar struggles. Runs were scored by William Skram and Chase Slaybaugh. Ben Franzeen recorded an RBI. ACGC used its bullpen in game two, getting innings from Cal Clark, Payton Policky, Joe Fagan and Tommy Skram. ACGC makes the short trip to Panorama (3-9) for a doubleheader on Monday, June 16.

Chargers secure first win of the season against Madrid, 11-2

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (1-8) had its best offensive performance of the season and its first win of the season at Madrid (3-8) on Tuesday, June 10. The Chargers scored runs in five of the six innings played. Camdyn Richter and Kailee Kautzky each had two RBIs. Kailee Kautzky led the team in hits, with three, including a double. Caydence Boals, Richter, Savannah Akers and Kailee Kautzky each scored two runs. Karli Kautzky, Jacie Baker and Paige Van Meter each scored one. The Chargers totaled eight steals. Boals and Kailee Kautzky had two each. Baker, Van Meter, Trinity Calhoun and Akers had one apiece. Jayla Hoover spent all six innings on the bump. She had one strikeout with only one earned run.

Chargers lose close battle with Glidden-Ralston, 6-3

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team hosted Glidden-Ralston (5-1) on Wednesday, June 11. Neither squad recorded a run until the fifth inning when both teams scored three. Glidden-Ralston scored three more in the sixth inning, putting the game out of reach for the Chargers. Despite the loss, the big win over Madrid earlier in the week, and a close contest against a well above .500 Wildcat squad, signs are pointing in the right direction for ACGC. Olivia Mahaffey led the team in RBIs with two. Karli Kautzky knocked in the team’s other run. Runs were scored by Kailee Kautzky, Belle Fagan and Mahaffey. Caydence Boals and Fagan each had a stolen base. Camdyn Richter spent all seven innings on the mound. She had three strikeouts and gave up one earned run in the start.

Chargers drop doubleheader games to I-35, 10-0, 8-0

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The ACGC softball team (1-11) competed in a doubleheader against I-35 (8-6) on Thursday, June 12. Individual stats for ACGC were not available as of press time. The Chargers play a double header at WCAC foe Panorama on Monday, June 16.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

After their runner-up performance at the IHSAA State Track and Field Championships, several ACGC athletes were awarded Iowa Track Coach’s Association All State honors. Head Coach Cody Matthewson was named At-Large 1A Coach of the Year; Tate Fever in the 400-meter high hurdles; Joe Crawford, Brexton Schneider, Luke Brincks, Eli Madsen in the 4x100-meter relay; Luke Brincks, Dean Vela, Tate Fever, Eli Madsen in the 4x400-meter relay; Morgun Nolte, Tate Fever, Tommy Skram, Brexton Schneider in the Shuttle Hurdle Relay; and Joe Crawford, Brexton Schneider, Luke Brincks, Eli Madsen in the Sprint Medley Relay.

PICTURED: Front row: Talon Noland, Brexton Schneider, Joe Crawford, Tate Fever, Dean Vela, Eli Madsen, Ryan Martens, Nathan Van Effen, Morgun Nolte, Gavin Sloss and Jess Carney. Back row: Emmitt Wheatley, Kyle Fever, Thomas Skram, Kinnick Froehlich, Kade Sorensen, Luke Brincks, Cody Matthewson, Jacob Lacey and Rick Blake.

Photo by Allison Stanley

Members of the Panorama Yankees and the Panorama Red Sox teams paused after their Minors League game on June 12 for a combined teams photo. The teams are now competing in the playoffs on Monday and Tuesday.

PICTURED: Back row: Zayden Brittain, Drake Strehle and Kai Riggen. Middle row: Blake Stanley, Reagan Ratcliff, Landon Peterson, Crosby Wadle, Zaire Bloomquist, Corbin Carmichael, SJ Schacherer, Karson Kautzky, Gannon Pelzer, Christian Espinoza and Cooper Miller. Kneeling: Kolby Riggen, Burton Bendickson, Lawson Rhoten, Cam Miller and Noah Taylor.

Muench and Crawmer share low-score honors with 31s

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On Tuesday June 3 at the Panorama West men's golf league, 31 players enjoyed a rain-free evening. Jeff Muench and Trent Crawmer shared low score honors with 31s. Lyle Hansen needed only 14 putts. Closest to the pin was won by Bill Eby. The longest putt was made by Ted Ericson.

Where Sputnik sailed over
“Shane, I grew up in a ramshackle farmhouse along Old Creamery Road south of Dexter (The front porch, June 10, 2025). My sister and I loved playing on the porch. It's where we watched for Sputnik to sail over, and it's where we enjoyed watching gentle rain while wrapped in blankets. I probably talked about that porch for decades so when we added on to our 1957 brick box in the suburbs, wow, did I get a front porch! My favorite guy listens to the radio there, eats ice cream or watermelon, or talks to a neighbor. Here's to front porches!” – Joy Neal Kidney

The rules are posted
“Yes, we have a front porch overlooking Lake Panorama and Boulder Beach (The front porch, June 10, 2025). I always had a front porch growing up as well. We even have an old fashioned swing to sit on for morning coffee or wine at sunset. When we have visitors, we entertain on the porch and have posted rules: Sit, visit, relax.” – Don Berryman

True civilization
“I count the front porches as I drive down a street (The front porch, June 10, 2025). True civilization includes a front porch.” – Richard Phelps

A porch transformation
Hey, Shane. Your recent column about front porches caught my eye (The front porch, June 10, 2025). My husband and I bought an early 1900s farmhouse just south of Bagley a couple of years ago because we both had dreams of owning an old farmhouse with a front porch. We definitely bought an old farmhouse and have spent the last two years completely transforming it inside and out. It also didn’t have a front porch, so with the help of an architect, we made sure it would have one for years to come. The front porch has been our project priority this summer, and once we get the railing added in the near future, our front porch will be ready for quiet mornings, family time and late-night visitors! We’re looking forward to the completion of this project, especially since it’s the primary reason we ever bought our home!” – Emily Albers

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, June 14, 1995

THESE, MY FRIENDS, are the fish found in Iowa streams and waters. Chad Paup, ranger naturalist, shows pictures of fish and explains where they usually are found to youngsters attending the annual Youth Fishing Clinic and Derby at Lake Panorama.

While the Jeep of Brandon Waddle’s dreams was purchased for him, the three Waddle girls were often in the driver’s seat.

By Susan Thompson | Lake Panorama Times, June 2025

Brandon Waddle has owned two Jeeps. He was 16 years old when he purchased his first and in his early 40s when he got his second.

Waddle has been a part of the Lake Panorama National groundskeeping crew since he graduated from Iowa State University with a horticulture degree in 1998. His wife, Jaime, has been with Panora Fiber since April 2002. They met in Las Vegas through mutual friends and have lived at Lake Panorama since March of 1998.

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