FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025

Guthrie County Supervisors set public hearing on budget

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

At the March 27 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Auditor Dani Fink explained that the bulk of the work on the county’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is done. Fink is awaiting some final information on health insurance rates.

“It’s just going to be accounting for potential new hires for next year, making sure of their budgeted amounts in case they want insurance. We’ll do that at the family rate, just to be safe,” Fink said.

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By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On March 27, a farewell event was held at the Panora Public Library for outgoing director Kim Finnegan, who is retiring after 30 years of service. According to Finnegan, she will fill her increased free time with travel and grandkids.

Guthrie County Hospital moving ahead on construction project

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the March 27 monthly meeting of the Guthrie County Hospital Board, the trustees heard from Cris Kuhns, bond counsel for the hospital’s upcoming construction project. She outlined the next steps in the process and the funding plans.

Regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget, GCH CEO Chris Stipe explained the ongoing process.

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Burn ban still in effect for Guthrie County

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

As of this morning, an open burn ban continues in effect until further notice for all of Guthrie County. A burn ban means conditions are drier than normal and fire risk is much higher. A countywide burn ban may be issued by the State Fire Marshal when a majority of Fire Chiefs in the county concur. Individual cities or fire districts may also issue a burn ban for specific areas.

During a countywide burn ban, campfires, fire pits and backyard fireplaces are generally still allowed, assuming safe practices are used. Check for city, campground or park regulations to be sure.

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ACGC students excel at State Speech

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On March 15, ACGC students competed at the Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Speech State Competition. Results are shown below.

• Receiving a split 2 rating: Allison Drake (Acting)
• Receiving a split 1 rating: Megan Underwood (Musical Theatre), Lilah Heinz (Lit Program), and Lilah Heinz (Storytelling)
• Receiving a straight 1 rating: Kiera Boals (Storytelling), Blakely Buttler (Reviewing), and Caydence Boals (Storytelling).

The public is invited to encore performances by these students at the ACGC high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28.

Caydence Boals was invited to perform at the All-State Festival on March 31 at the University of Northern Iowa.

Bonnie and Clyde races April 26

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

On Saturday, April 26, the annual Bonnie and Clyde races will be held — with a new twist. For the first time, an 18-mile bicycle ride will be one of the races offered.

The 5-mile run/walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Dexter Museum, 719 Marshall St., with a registration cost of $35. The 18-mile bicycle ride begins at 9:15 a.m. in Stuart and costs $35 for registration. The 1-mile run/walk starts at 9:30 a.m. in Stuart with a $30 registration cost. The starting area in Stuart is 100 N.W. Second St. The fees listed are in effect through April 20. Thereafter, the cost will increase. Competitors may register at www.getmeregistered.com and then search for “dexter.”

Fish fry in Adair tonight

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

A fish fry will be held at Saint John’s Catholic Church, 804 Fifth St., Adair, tonight, March 28, from 5-7 p.m. For $15 per meal, guests will receive freshly fried breaded fish and shrimp, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and a drink. Dine in or drive-thru. Enter the alley behind the church from the west.

Special to the Times Vedette

On Tuesday, March 25, Greene County Medical Center honored 31 team members for milestone years of service and five others who were nominated for the Van Zelderen Excellence Award.

At a special ceremony, Julia Glawe, who recently celebrated her 10th anniversary in the Human Resources department at the medical center, was presented with the 2024 Van Zelderen Excellence Award. Four others were also nominated for this peer award. Nominations are submitted by fellow Team Members for those they believe exemplify the Greene County Medical Center PRIDE values of Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Empathy.

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Cribbage results from March 26

Special to the Times Vedette

On March 26, Gary Evans and Jim Carico each got a 16. Robert Klever got a 16 and a 17. Sandy Rumelhart won with 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.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The Panorama girls soccer team season will be officially underway on Monday, March 31, when the Panthers face Harlan Community. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. Panorama is 5-0 against Harlan since 2019 and won last season’s matchup, 3-1. Record wise, Panorama is coming off of its most successful season as a program after the team went 14-3 in 2024. The girls lost in the regional final against Nevada, which went on to win the state championship. Morgan Crees was the girls standout performer that year and is returning as one of the highest returning goal scorers in the state.

PICTURED: Morgan Crees scored 48 goals and had 17 assists last season as a sophomore. She returns to the Panthers as one of the most productive offensive players in Iowa. Graphic courtesy of Bound Iowa.

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

AJ Draper and Emmett King committed to continuing their academic and fishing careers at Southwestern Community College in Creston as part of the bass fishing team. Draper and King have competed with the Central Iowa Student Anglers since eighth grade, tallying up several accomplishments in the years that followed. In addition to several tournament wins in the past three seasons, the two were junior state champions and placed fourth at Junior World Nationals and National and World qualifiers in their freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. Last season, the duo was named the Team of the Year and finished inside the top 40 at Nationals.

PICTURED: AJ Draper and Emmett King sign letters of intent to join Southwestern Community College’s bass fishing team. Photo courtesy of Panorama.

Panther boys soccer kicks off Monday

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panorama boys soccer team will take the field for the first time this season on Monday, March 31, at Harlan Community. The boys game will start at 7 p.m. after the girls game. Temperatures in the low 40s are expected. Harlan Community won the most recent matchup, 2-1, in 2023. Panorama is coming off of a 4-11 season in 2023-2024 and will aim to improve on that record this season. The boys have a lot of offensive firepower they will need to replace. Their two leading goal scorers from a year ago, according to Bound, were Braylon Dawes, now graduated, and Louis Czwalinna, an exchange student.

Panorama track and field to compete at Earlham Early Bird on Tuesday

Special to the Times Vedette

Panorama boys and girls track and field teams will compete at the Earlham Early Bird meet at Earlham on Tuesday, April 1. The girls will be competing against 10 other teams, and the boys will compete against 12 other teams.

Chargers track and field back in action at Earlham Early Bird on Tuesday

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC boys and girls track and field teams will compete at the Earlham Early Bird meet at Earlham on Tuesday, April 1. The girls will be competing against 10 other teams, and the boys will compete against 12 other teams. This will be both squads’ first return to the track since their early competition at the IATC Indoor Championships in Ames on March 13-14. The boys placed first at that meet; the girls placed 25th.

ACGC school lunch menus

Panorama school lunch menus

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.

Boulder Cove Condos is currently taking proposals for a Landscape/Maintenance contractor. This is a full-time position taking care of landscaping, snow removal and general maintenance of the 46-unit subdivision. This position starting April 16 would require the contractor to provide all equipment needed to maintain grounds. For more information, please contact Duane Baedke at 515-570-6774.

Teachers, Coaches, Paraeductor at Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Schools: Teaching Positions: MS Science, MS English Language Arts, HS Language Arts, Special Education, MS-HS Spanish, K-12 TAG, Elementary Paraeducator, Anticipated Industrial Technology Athletic Positions: HS Head Coach Softball, HS Assistant Softball, JH Boys and Girls Track, HS Boys Track, HS Head Coach Baseball, HS Assistant Baseball. Click HERE.

Veterans Service Officer and General Assistance for Greene County: Oversight and administration of office operations for Greene County Veterans Affairs Office. Direct and coordinate Veterans assistance programs throughout the county in accordance with Chapter 35B of the Code of Iowa. Assist veterans and/or their eligible dependents n securing local, state and federal benefits. Provide outreach services to Veterans and serve as Veteran advocate in the community. Position also includes assisting the public with needs regarding he General Assistance program in Greene County. Click HERE.

Roadside Assistant for Audubon County Secondary Roads: Must have high school diploma or GED and two years similar job experience *Minimum of Class B CDL required or ability to obtain a Class B or Class A within 3 months from hire date (assistance in obtaining CDL available through the County *Must also possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide License within 3 months from hire date. Click HERE.

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From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, April 2, 2015

LEMONADE COOKIE THANK-YOUS. Girls Scouts Cadette Troop 40090, Panora shared a bag of lemonade cookies with 30 local Panora businesses and personally thanked them for supporting their troop over the past seven years. Members (from left) Gwen Steffen, Emma Johnston, Amanda Holwegener, Olivia Steffen, Reagan Gibson, Kinze Laabs, Hailey Meacham, Rachel Marwadel, Carley Van Gundy are working their way to becoming great leaders with their community behind them.

Brooke Ramsey and Megan Murphy have been working together since 2018.

By Rich Wicks | Guthrie Center Times, March 2025

The Color Nook, 109 E. Main in Panora, is new but also familiar. The shop is the former location of Britt’s Family Hair Care but is now operated by Brooke Ramsey and Megan Murphy. The new shop opened Jan. 2. Ramsey and Murphy say they have been happily busy ever since.

“I’ve been doing hair since 2012. I’ve worked at a couple places, and then I joined Megan working at Cut Loose Salon in Guthrie Center in 2018,” Ramsey said. “We’ve been working together since, and we became best friends.”

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