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Lori Mannel of Jefferson has accepted the position of regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Carroll, Greene, Boone and Guthrie counties in central Iowa. As regional director, Mannel will provide administrative leadership to county extension office staff and guidance to county extension councils. Mannel was most recently the county director for ISU Extension and Outreach Greene County. Mannel earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake.

“Lori’s proven leadership skills and outstanding community connections are a good fit for the role of a regional director,” Andrea Welchans, assistant vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach, said. “We congratulate her and welcome her to her new position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.”

ISU Extension and Outreach is part of the federal Cooperative Extension Service, a network of more than 100 land-grant institutions, including Iowa State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture serving communities and counties across the United States. Every county in Iowa has an elected extension council that decides how to support ISU Extension and Outreach educational programs at the county level.

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The Heckman Family Reunion was held Sunday, July 14 at the Stuart American Legion Hall.

A noon potluck was enjoyed, plus an assortment of calendars displayed including one with the date of Easter Sunday, March 31, missing.

Karen Costanzo of West Des Moines was the winner of the drawing.

In attendance from Illinois were James and Shana Wrzesinski and children, Erika, Erin and Elaina of Centralia; Jeff Wrzesinski and children, Isaac and Zeke of Radom; Jennie Hug, Sabrina Durham and son, Colby, of Woodlawn; and Marvin and Debbie of McHenry.

Attending from Iowa,  Cathy Gomez, Tres and Kari Gomez and children, Daquan Terry, Kole Temple, Jayde, Talon and Teya Gomez of Bettendorf; Ruby Anderson, Roger and Vicky Garrett and Cyndi Miller of Des Moines; Norma Heckman of Peru; Glenn and Kathy Heckman of Osceola; Darren Heckman of Creston; Marie June Miller and Betty Jo Thomas of Altoona; Joy Heckman of Johnston; John E. and Carol Heckman of Shell Rock; Ruth Miller of Baxter; Cinthia Naranjo of Perry; Grant Heckman, Jace and Norah of De Soto; Matt Heckman of Van Meter; Lois Ihnken and Jean Smith of Atlantic; Carroll and Belinda Kopaska, Tim and Colleen Stiles, James and Misty Gilbert, Rebecca, Sara, Bradley and Abigail of Dexter; Vera Shelley, Bill Heckman and Zach Gilbert of Menlo; Ruth Elaine Heckman and Barbara Stone of Bayard; Myrna Heckman of Guthrie Center,; Dwayne and Carla Heckman of Casey; Janet Askew of Stuart; and Dean and Mary Ann Heckman and John G. Heckman of Adair.

Plans were made to meet next year on July 13 at the American Legion in Stuart, Lord willing.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The public is invited to join the Guthrie County Historical Village Foundation on Saturday, Aug. 24 for an evening of education, food, fun and fundraising for Baker No. 2 School, which is located at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center.

Baker No. 2 school is the last historical building standing in the floodplain of the fairgrounds, and efforts are underway to secure funding for the $14,000 needed to move the schoolhouse to the west side of the grounds. Once in its new location, the interior will be restored so the schoolhouse will be around for future generations to visit.

The schedule of events includes:

• 5-7 p.m.: Explore the Village and Tour Cass No. 7
• 5:15 p.m.: History of Guthrie County Country Schools by Rod Stanley
• 6 p.m.: Root Beer Floats by GCHV Foundation, Hot Dogs and Drinks by GCCB
• 6-7 p.m.: “Vintage Voices” Guitar and Fiddle Duo

Bring your lawn chair to enjoy the music at the Village. Freewill donations are welcomed. All proceeds go to Baker No. 2.

Cleaning and restoring headstones

On Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 9 a.m., the public is invited to a hands-on program of cleaning and restoring headstones. The event will be held at West Cemetery in Panora (next to the high school).

This program is designed to educate and assist in the networking of people interested in protecting, restoring and preserving our historic cemeteries. Attendees will learn how to clean and repair broken tombstones, headstones and monuments.

Wear cool, comfortable work clothing (you will be cleaning and scrubbing headstones) and bring a hat for shade and some water to stay hydrated.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

ACGC high school students who were placed on either the Dean’s List (Grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99) or President’s List (GPA of 4) based on their DMACC GPA for the spring term (minimum of 6 credits taken) are:

Dean’s List: Adalyn Benson, Reagan Carney, Haedyn Grasty, Jayla Hoover, Payton Jacobe, Noah Kading, Addison Laughery, Shay Lemke, Hannah Muller, Karime Onofre, Jathan South, Nova Wheatley.

President’s List: Hauper Bireline-Huss, Kelsey Carlson, Nathaniel Chance, Hayden Coffman, Rohnin Grasty, Natalie Kent, Grace Lavoy, Andrew Mahaffey, Isabelle Rouse, Emerson Van Meter, Karlynn Wetzel.