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Stephanie Cox is the new ARNP with DCH Family Medicine Panora. She started seeing patients in Panora on April 30. Patients may arrange an appointment by calling 641-755-2121.

Cox graduated from Mercy School of Nursing and obtained her ARNP at University of Phoenix. She was a travel nurse and worked at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizone for seven years. She became an ARNP in 2000 and moved to California where she’s been for the last 20 years.

Cox relocated to Iowa to be closer to family and friends and share with her children the Midwest work ethic and values she grew up with.

Outside of work, she has four sons and enjoys sports and outdoor activities.

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The Sidewalk Days committee announced the dates for this year’s Guthrie Center Sidewalk Days, which will be July 26-27 and will coordinate with the Guthrie Center Farmers Market. More details to come. 

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On June 18, the Panorama West Tuesday men’s golf league had 28 players. Jay Ganske took honors with a low score of 29, fewest putts with 12 and longest putt. Dan Hagan was closest to the pin. The scramble was won by the team Jay Ganske, Lyle Hansen, Virgil Hoehne and Galen Johnson.

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In May, more than 6,500 students at the University of Iowa received their degrees. Among that group, however, were more than 550 whose celebration of that personal milestone was twice as meaningful because they had successfully earned two degrees.

Ismael Leyva of Redfield was one of the two-degree graduates. Leyva was a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and earned degrees in American Studies and History.

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In May, more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate and professional students received their degrees, including the following students from the area:

• Simon Loftsgard of Panora, Awarding College: Tippie College of Business; Major: Finance; Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration
• Kaila Findley of Stuart, Awarding College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Biology; Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Hope Livermore of Menlo, Awarding College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Major: Human Physiology; Degree: Bachelor of Science
• George Appleseth of Panora, Awarding College: College of Pharmacy; Major: Pharmacy; Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy
• MaKayla Hoing of Guthrie Center, Awarding College: College of Pharmacy; Major: Pharmacy; Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy