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Jun 6, 2024 | Yester Years

10 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, June 5, 2014

STILL SNAPPY. Attendees at the Winter Marathon and Bridge Party May 29 and displaying a 65 and Still Snappy sign are seated: Mafalda Makey; standing from left: Brenda Dinkla, Joyce Spicer, Ruth Owen, Carol Laughery, Floy Kenyon, Bonny Snyder, Kathy Glassinger, Sharon Wedemeyer, Judee Vaughan and Kathy DeLucca. Cheryl Batschelet was also present and took the picture.

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20 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, June 2, 2004

RESTORING PRAIRIE. Helping restore prairie at Springbrook State Park were Bryan Harper, William Frels, Logan Laughery and Kent Muyskens of Boy Scout Troop 153 of Panora.

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 30 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie Center Times, June 1, 1994

CUTTING BRANCHES. Erin Bradford uses a saw to remove brush from the natural prairie behind Guthrie Center Elementary during Environmental Awareness Day Friday. Other students cleared trails and put wood chips on the outdoor classroom.

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40 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrie County Vedette, May 31, 1984

FALL, BALL! P-L senior Kent Patterson watches as his par putt stops inches short of the hole during first-round action at the state tournament Friday.

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50 years ago

From the archives of The Guthrian, June 3, 1974

NEW FHA FACES. Robert Muenchrath, left, Monday assumed duties as county Farmers Home Administration supervisor for Guthrie and Audubon counties. Muenchrath is shown going over assignments with Jerry Peckumn of Bayard, a senior at Iowa State University who is working as a student trainee in the FHA office this summer.

383 votes… and counting

Jun 6, 2024 | Publisher's Column

The votes keep pouring in —  and I am not referring to the recent primary elections. Our Best of Guthrie County poll is now up to 383 votes, which surpasses the number cast for any of the candidates in Tuesday’s ballot boxes. I am not sure what that says, but we certainly appreciate your support of the people, businesses, places and events of Guthrie County by voting in our poll. 

If you haven’t voted yet, there is still time, as the poll will be open through July 15.  There are 82 categories to vote in ranging from best place to take your dog, to best plumber, to best dinner spot. You can even vote for best teacher, best coach and, yes, best elected official. 

If you are curious about the leaders so far, I will give you a few examples, in no particular order. Keep in mind the results can — and will — change by July 15. 

  • For Best Guthrie County First Date spot, Prime Time and The Port are neck in neck.
  • Tin Lizzie’s Sports Bar is off to a commanding lead for Best Guthrie County Happy Hour.
  • Best Guthrie County Local Band or Musician has 18 candidates in the running with Dale Menning & the Stardusters, Kile Jackson, Jake Kemble and Chancey Hill in the lead at the moment.
  • Best Guthrie County Golf Course spurred a number of votes with Lake Panorama National at the top of the list.
  • Dowd Drug, Medicap Pharmacy and Wright Pharmacy are gaining the bulk of the votes at the moment for Best Guthrie County Pharmacy.
  • Best Guthrie County Coffee Shop in the county is a tight contest with Crafty’s Coffee and Gifts, Casey Creamery and the The Cup on 2nd battling it out.
  • Campers have casted many votes for Best Guthrie County Camping Spot with Nations Bridge Park, Springbrook State Park and Lenon Mill Park gaining the most to date.
  • And Best Guthrie County elected official is a heated race with Maggie Armstrong, Marty Arganbright and Steve Smith at the top so far.

Agree with the results so far? Disagree? Well, your vote can make a difference. Cast it now at https://gctimesnews.com/best-of.

Have a fantastic Friday, and thanks for reading.

Shane Goodman
Editor and Publisher
Times Vedette digital editions
shane@dmcityview.com
641-755-2115

Panora Citizen of the Year nominations now being accepted

Jun 6, 2024 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989. The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place.

Criteria for Citizen of the Year:

  • Any service performed for the betterment of Panora that the nominator deems worthy.
  • No restrictions on the number of years a person can be nominated.
  • Winners cannot be considered again for 10 years.
  • Nominees must be a citizen of Panora or Lake Panorama.
  • Nominees must be nominated in writing, signed by the nominator.

Paid city employees are eligible, but their nomination must not be for their regular duties.

The following statement applies to all nominees: Anyone who works for the promotion and betterment of our community rather than excellence in profession or job.

Nominations must be received by July 12, 2024.  Mail nomination letters to the Panora Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 73, Panora, IA 50216.

The 2024 Citizen of the Year will be announced at Panorama Days, Aug. 3 after the parade.

Past winners

  • 1989    Kass Duis
  • 1990    Galen Bymer
  • 1991    Duane Miller
  • 1992    Mary Beidelman
  • 1993    Mary Jones
  • 1994    Hugh and Merna Teale
  • 1995    Dave Arganbright
  • 1996    Ron Reynolds
  • 1997    John Dungan
  • 1998    Dale Grotjohn
  • 1999    Cheryl Castile
  • 2000    Frank Teale
  • 2001    Dave Olson
  • 2002    Carolyn England
  • 2003    Pat Finnegan
  • 2004    Julie Dent-Zajicek
  • 2005    Dave Beidelman
  • 2006    Judy Contner
  • 2007    Chris Arganbright
  • 2008    Vickie Ditsworth
  • 2009    Barb Wollner
  • 2010    Bette Donahey
  • 2011    Joan Allen
  • 2012    MJ Brown
  • 2013    Karen Sievers
  • 2014    Joe Scheiring
  • 2015    John Rutledge
  • 2016    Josh Arganbright
  • 2017    Curtis Thornberry
  • 2018    Jaime Waddle
  • 2019    Bill and Connie Ridgley
  • 2020    COVID YEAR (NONE)
  • 2021    Chaille Crandall
  • 2022    Tom and Ellen Campbell
  • 2023    Kirby Klinge

Unofficial primary election results

Jun 5, 2024 | News

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

As provided by the Guthrie County Auditor, the unofficial results of the June 4 primary election are shown below. Overall, of the county’s 8,287 registered voters, 427 ballots were cast (5.15%). Of that 427 total, 226 voted in the Republican primary, while 197 voted in the Democratic primary, and 4 in the Libertarian.

  • U.S. Representative District 3 (Democrat): Lanon Baccam 171, Melissa Vine 18
  • State Senator District 24 (Democrat): Margaret Liston 167, write-in 1
  • State Representative District 47 (Democrat): write-in 12
  • County Board of Supervisors District 2 (Democrat): write-in 2
  • County Board of Supervisors District 5 (Democrat): write-in 3
  • County Auditor (Democrat): write-in 13
  • County Sheriff (Democrat): Marty Arganbright 155, write-in 6
  • US Representative District 3 (Republican): Zach Nunn 205, write-in 2
  • State Senator District 24 (Republican): Jesse Green 199, write-in 1
  • State Representative District 47 (Republican): Carter Nordman 205, write-in 1
  • County Board of Supervisors District 2 (Republican): Brian Johnson 36
  • County Board of Supervisors District 5 (Republican): Mike Dickson 25, write-in 4
  • County Auditor (Republican): Dani Fink 204, write-in 2
  • County Sheriff (Republican): Matt Harmann 186, write-in 10
  • S. Representative District 3 (Libertarian): write-in 3
  • State Senator District 24 (Libertarian): write-in 3
  • State Representative District 47 (Libertarian): write-in 3
  • County Board of Supervisors District 2 (Libertarian): write-in 2
  • County Board of Supervisors District 2 (Libertarian): no votes
  • County Auditor (Libertarian): write-in 2
  • County Sheriff (Libertarian): write-in 4

ACGC offense explodes late in win over Panorama, 18-4

Jun 4, 2024 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

It took a few innings for the ACGC softball (5-2) bats to get hot, but once they did, they didn’t cool off. In the game against Panorama (3-6) on Monday, June 3, ACGC and Panorama were tied, 3-3, heading into the fifth inning. ACGC went on to score six runs in the fifth, four in the sixth and five in the seventh to blow the game wide open. Individual stats were not available as of press time. ACGC’s next test will be at home against West Central Valley (6-7), tonight June 4.