| | The keys to remembering
A few years ago, I decided to simplify my life by reducing the amount of keys I carry, mostly because of that mammoth key fob I need to start my truck. I now use a carabiner to carry just a few essential keys, and it works! Life is better. Simpler. I am no longer fumbling through a dozen or more keys to find the one or two I really need. Then I misplaced the carabiner and my essential keys — and I lost my mind. Maybe you can relate. But, as you might expect, I eventually found the carabiner and the keys. All was in balance again. Until now.
It seems there was a reason I had all those keys — or at least some of them. I was recently searching for a key I only use a few times each year. It wasn’t one of the “essential” ones I put on the carabiner, but I wasn’t too concerned. I would just sort through the “non-essential” keys that I placed in a really good spot that I would certainly remember. You know where this is going.
After searching numerous spots and testing literally dozens of keys, I was baffled and frustrated. The real question in this story is how in the world did I end up with 50-plus keys that I have no idea what they are for? Yes, we moved our business a few times, and I likely have some keys to prior buildings and offices. Yes, I changed the locks on our home a few times and probably have some old lock keys. And, yes, I have a multitude of paddle lock, post office box and even suitcase keys. But 50? Come on.
So in testing all these keys, I questioned whether I should just toss them all or continue to keep them… just in case. Ugh.
I would like to think the digital world we live in would simplify matters with fingerprint or retina readers that would eliminate all these keys. But then I remember how frustrated I get with the dozens of usernames and passwords I can’t seem to remember — and that breadbox-size key fob to my truck.
Fortunately, I read somewhere that memory gets better with age. At least I think so. I can’t remember.
Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.
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| | Harmann sues for alleged retaliation
By Clark Kauffman | Iowa Capital Dispatch
Matthew Harmann, a Guthrie County deputy running for sheriff in the November election, is suing the sheriff and county attorney, alleging they’ve waged a politically motivated campaign to have him decertified as a police officer.
In a federal lawsuit filed this week, Harmann, a Republican, alleges that “rather than accept the rather common occurrence of a subordinate seeking to unseat the sheriff,” Guthrie County Sheriff Martin “Marty” Arganbright, a Democrat, along with County Attorney Dana Minteer and Chief Deputy Jeremy Bennett, “engaged in an unconstitutional and coordinated campaign to impugn Harmann’s sterling reputation in an effort to undermine his political campaign.”
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 | | | Alzheimer’s walk held Sept. 21 | | | | | | | | By Kerry Jacobsen | Times Vedette
Area residents showed their passion — and their purple — at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event this past weekend. They gathered on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Michael Mills Park to support the Alzheimer’s Association by picking a flower of a certain color to represent how they are affected by Alzheimer’s. Blue is “I'm living with the disease”; purple is “I've lost a loved one to the disease”; yellow is “I support or care for someone living with the disease”; and orange is “I support the cause, a world without the disease.”
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 | | | ACGC Marching Band takes first place in Creston Balloon Days parade | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
The ACGC High School Chargers Marching Band competed in Creston's Balloon Days Parade Competition on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Class 1A and brought home the first place trophy. This is the band’s second year competing at this parade, and the second consecutive first place trophy earned. The next parade competition takes on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Clarinda for the Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree in Class 1A.
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| | Homecoming community pep rally today
Special to the Times Vedette
The Panorama School District invites everyone to join the fun at the school’s community parade and pep rally, kicking off at the Town Square at 2 p.m. The parade will start at the school and head east down Market Street to the town square. The Panthers play Southwest Valley in tonight’s homecoming game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. | |
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| | Huebner explains Panorama cell phone policy
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
School districts around the state are setting policies to address — and in some cases, ban — cellular phones. Panorama Schools Superintendent Kasey Huebner recently took time to outline how the Panorama School District is working to handle the pros and cons of cell phones and other electronic devices in an educational setting.
Huebner said the district’s policy allows for staff to ask for phones to be put away during the school day but also allows individual teachers to use flexibility based on the particular learning environment or situation. In addition, the policy allows staff to confiscate a device if repeated problems arise, although family would generally be contacted to help prevent that from becoming necessary.
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| | GCH picks Graham Construction as construction manager for expansion project
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Sept. 26 meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board of Trustees, the agenda item generating the most discussion was the hospital’s proposed expansion project. CEO Chris Stipe updated the trustees on the progress.
“This is a very regulated process when you’re looking at doing a project that USDA will be involved with. There are lots of i’s that need to be dotted and t’s that need to be crossed,” Stipe said.
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| | Public meetings set on EMS ballot measure
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors has announced informational meetings being held to inform citizens about the proposed countywide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the related levy measure that voters will decide upon during the Nov. 5 election.
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| | Tori’s Angels annual fall gala set for Nov. 9
Special to the Times Vedette
Tori’s Angels Foundation will host its fifth annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 9. The dinner and fundraiser will take place at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center this year with a fairgrounds-inspired theme, “A Blue Ribbon Affair.”
The event will feature dinner catered by Lidderdale Country Store with special gala cupcakes provided by the Sweet Shoppe of Ames. Attendees will be entertained by local auctioneer, Dan Wilson, as he calls a host of high-end, privately donated items. New this year will be a silent auction, which will take place throughout the evening.
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| | Hemmen retires | | | | | | | | Special to the Times Vedette
After 40 years with the Wall and GIT Insurance Agencies, Diane Hemmen is retiring.
Join staff and friends to celebrate today, Friday, Sept. 27, from 2-4 p.m. at Café on the Hill. | |
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| | Iowa FFA chapters secure free cover crops
Special to the Times Vedette
For the fourth consecutive year, Iowa Cover Crop is offering free cover crop seed to Iowa FFA Chapters through its “The Future is Covered” program. Launched in 2021, this initiative aims to give Iowa students practical, hands-on experience with cover crops. As the program enters its final weeks, Iowa Cover Crop encourages any remaining FFA chapters to take advantage of this opportunity to receive up to 10 acres of cereal rye or oat cover crop seed at no cost.
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| | Cribbage results from Sept. 25
Special to the Times Vedette
On Sept. 25, a total of 11 players participated. Jane Barcus got two 16s. Sandy Rumelhart got a 16 and a 17. Jim Carico had a 16. Robert Klever got a 17. Lela Schwartz and Allen Pierce each got a 16. Rhonda Titus rolled in a 20 to win the kitty.
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| | John H. Woodvine | | | | | | | | 1949-2024
John Howard Woodvine, 74, son of Keith and Ursula (Pittman) Woodvine, was born Oct. 28, 1949, in Perry. He passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
John graduated from Panora High School in 1967. He then enlisted into the United States Marine Corp., serving from January 1970 to January 1972. He then went to Drake University and earned his master’s degree.
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| | Conroy named to SNHU Dean's List
Special to the Times Vedette
Justin Conroy of Redfield has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2024 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. | |
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| | Henson, Sheeder named to Upper Iowa University Dean’s List
Special to the Times Vedette
Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2024 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. Brittney Henson of Stuart and Morgan Sheeder of Guthrie Center both were named to the Dean’s List. | |
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 | | | Panorama football hosts Southwest Valley for homecoming game tonight | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama football (0-4) will have its best chance yet to get its first win of the season against Southwest Valley (1-3) at home tonight. The Timberwolves have had similar struggles to the Panthers this season, allowing opposing teams to score 40-plus points during its three-game losing streak. Panorama dominated Southwest Valley last season, 49-15, and hopes to replicate that result.
PICTURED: No. 7 Connor Love during a kick return in a game earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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 | | | Panthers get back into the win column against Earlham, 3-1 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
It took four sets at Earlham High School against the Cardinals (9-9) on Tuesday, Sept. 24 for the Panther volleyball team (3-5) to curb its four-game losing streak. After dropping the first set, 25-17, Panorama stormed back to win three straight sets, 25-18, 25-23 and 25-23 to clinch the victory. Faith Recker led the team in assists with 16. Kills were spread throughout the team. Of the 10 who played for Panorama, seven recorded at least three kills. Cayden Iredale and Jessica Randol led with seven. On defense, Madison Mincy led in digs with 23. Panorama looks to build on this momentum at Saturday’s triangular against Pleasantville (14-8) and Williamsburg (10-7) at Pleasantville on Sept. 28.
PICTURED: No. 15 Faith Recker prepares to serve in a game earlier this season. Photo by Betty Cooper | |
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| | Poldberg takes first at ACGC meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
While Panorama didn’t score enough points to place, Noah Poldberg outran the field to earn first place at the ACGC cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 26. Tri-Center Neola won the meet with 35 points. Poldberg had time to catch his breath after the race to see who finished second. The senior, ranked 17th among 1A runners, finished in 17:41.70, a full 14 seconds faster than second place. Bladyn Wearmouth had the next best Panther time, finishing 33rd in 21:23.10. Zach Hayden finished 41st in 22:03.50. Bennet Allen placed 47th in 22:56.70. Panorama’s next meet will be at Ogden High School in an 11-team field on Tuesday, Oct. 1. | |
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| | Lutz places second, Panorama finishes fifth at ACGC meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama girls cross country competed at the ACGC meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26. As a team, the Panthers took fifth place with 98 points. Host ACGC won the meet with 52. For Panorama, Laicey Lutz, ranked 18th among 1A runners, led the way, finishing in second place in 20:40.70, just one second behind first-place finisher Ava Campbell of ACGC. Almiranda Burnett finished 19th in 24:46 with Nella Rivas right behind her, finishing 20th in 24:59.20. Mary Fett placed 23rd in 25:15.40. Corrie Knapp finished 24th in 28:38.50, and Jolynne Roeder placed 52nd in 32:42.70. The Panthers’ next meet is at Ogden High School Oct. 1. | |
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 | | | Chargers beat East Sac County in straight sets, 3-0 | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
In a home matchup, ACGC volleyball (10-3) defeated East Sac County (15-7) on Tuesday, Sept. 24, winning all three sets, 25-17, 25-20 and 25-23. Shay Lemke continued to display her ability to distribute, providing 31 of the team's 36 assists on the night. On the receiving end, Stella Largent led the team in kills with 20. Becca Little led the way on defense with 13 digs. Largent was also dominant serving, with a team-high seven aces. Next up, ACGC plays Interstate 35 (4-14) at home on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
PICTURED: No. 18 Nora Langgard and No. 16 Addison Laughery attempt the block against East Sac County on Tuesday. Photo by Mark Reno | | | | | | | | See more photos | |
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| | Campbell finishes first by one second; ACGC wins meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Ava Campbell is ranked 10th among 1A cross country girls. She might climb that leaderboard after her close first-place finish at the ACGC meet on Thursday, Sept. 26. Campbell’s 20:39.00 finish narrowly beat Panorama’s Laicey Lutz’ time of 20:40.70. Cadence Peterson had the next best time for ACGC, finishing seventh in 22:23.60. Adalyn Benson followed her in 11th in 23:08.30. Jayla Hoover placed 13th in 23:27.60. Paige Van Meter finished 21st in 25:01.20, with Brooklyn Schafer close behind her in 22nd in 25:01.60. Lillie Lauzon rounded out the ACGC performance finishing 24th in 25:21.30. The Chargers will have the next week off. They will compete again Oct. 10 at the Jewell Golf and Country Club. | |
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 | | | Chargers travel to Oakland to face Riverside tonight | | | | | | | | By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC football (4-0) will bring its potent rushing attack to Riverside’s (3-1) home field tonight in a clash of two of the A division’s best teams, with ACGC ranked No. 1 and Riverside No. 12, according to Bound Iowa’s power rankings. ACGC is ranked No. 2 according to the Des Moines Register. ACGC won last year's matchup between the two, 27-15.
PICTURED: The Chargers take the field in last week's game against South Central Calhoun. Photo by Mark Reno | |
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| | Kent and Chargers take 2nd place at home meet
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
ACGC hosted its cross country meet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 and came away with impressive results. The ACGC boys took second place with 59 points. Tri-Center Neola won the meet with 35. Three top-10 finishes came for the Chargers. Preston Kent finished in second place in 17:54.70. Noah Kading took ninth place in 18:53.50 with Tate Fever rounding out the top 10, finishing 10th in 19:08.00. Brody Beeler finished 19th place in 20:02.90. Jonny Kading placed 24th in 20:40.80. Jameson Pfrang took 27th in 20:53.20. Cameron Mozingo finished 45th in 22:38.30. The boys will have some time off. Their next meet with be Oct. 10 at the Jewell Golf and Country Club. | |
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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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 | | | 20 years ago | | | | | | | | From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, Sept. 22, 2004
UP AND AT ‘EM. Guthrie’s Andrea Clark goes high to spike the ball as Brittney Gilge, left, and Emily Burr (5) watch. | | | | | | | | See more Yester Years | |
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 | | | The item pictured above is on display at the Guthrie County Historical Village. If you can identify it, send an email to rich@gctimesnews.com. The first correct answer earns a free family pass to the Historical Village in Panora. | |
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 | | | History collection is personal | | | | | | | | Linda Burgess has learned much about the history of her great-great-grandfathers, as well as those from Guthrie County who served in the Civil War.
By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, September 2024
Linda Burgess of Panora enjoys collecting, especially items related to local or family history. This meshes well with her antique store, Reborn, in downtown Panora. As Burgess goes out “picking” for items to sell in her store, she also finds items she wants to have for herself.
“I’ve always been interested in the Civil War period,” Burgess said.
She explained that two great-great-grandfathers fought in the Civil War, and she is lucky enough to have historical mementos from each of them.
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PRAISE GOD FOR YOU: For showing up, working, praying, giving, loving, making or paying for meals. Many Angels too numerous to put names to, Thank you! For EMS, Police, Fire that saved lives, protected us, donated time/resources/love, Thank You! So many blessings from God through people, prayers, and generosity. Thank you! Consider this a thank you hug!
SERVICES: Do you need any sewing, alterations or mending done? I have lots of experience. Call Bernice 641-740-1146. | |
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