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Chris Arganbright of the Bryton Insurance Agency, Panora, is shown delivering a $10,659 check to City of Panora Administrator Lisa Grossman. This is an Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) safety group dividend paid back by participating in the EMC Insurance Companies insurance program for Cities. Total dividends returned to participating municipal utilities for 2023 were $2.8 million. The IAMU insurance program is in its 40^th year. It is unique in that it returns money to its members for their diligent efforts in safety and reducing losses.

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Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament championships on March 1-2 in Des Moines. One student from each class was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the IBA to the college of her choice. Scholarship recipients included:

• Class 1A: Isabella Roorda, Montezuma High School, Montezuma
• Class 2A: Tyme Boettcher, Panorama Community High School, Panora
• Class 3A: Paige Hilgerson, Des Moines Christian School, Urbandale
• Class 4A: Emalee Vermeer, Sioux Center High School, Sioux Center
• Class 5A: Grace Knutson, Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls

Scholarship recipients are selected each year based on their academic performance, athletic participation, leadership skills and community involvement.

“The Iowa Bankers Association is proud to recognize these remarkable high school seniors that are leaders on their teams, in the classroom and in their community,” said Jenica Lensmeyer, the IBA’s vice president of marketing and industry relations. “As long-time supporters of financial literacy, Iowa bankers are committed to helping Iowans reach their financial goals. We know that these scholarship recipients have a bright future, and we hope that they will continue to contribute to Iowa communities following graduation.”

For three decades, the IBA has sponsored the Student Athlete Achievement Award program, which has grown to honor student-athletes in football, basketball and wrestling. The IBA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships since the program began.

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The Guthrie Center cribbage players meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the assisted 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.

On March 4, a total of 12 players participated. Rhonda Titus drug in two 16’s,  Robert Klever followed with a 16 and an 18, Wayne Nickel got a 16 and a 17, Joanne Zieser had a 16, Dave Richter held up his hand with two 16’s, and Sue Mozingo finished up with a 17.

On March 1, a total of 11 players participated with Dan Webb getting a 16, 16, 18 and 16, Allen Pierce getting a 16 and a 17,  Joanne Zieser getting a 16, 20 and 16, Dave Richter an 18, Jim Carico a 16, Rhonda Titus a 16 and an 18, Clint Malbon an 18, and Kay Phippen another 20 to divide. 

They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday. For more information, email 58chevy@netins.net.

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Central College announces the students who are participating in a service-learning opportunity during the spring 2024 semester. Alaina Bunde, from Guthrie Center, is helping ICOACH with a Human Relations project in Des Moines. Bunde is in the Class of 2026. In spring 2024, 115 Central students are participating in a service-learning opportunity to build civic engagement.