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Bullet found in Panorama Middle School
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
Administrators from Panorama Community Schools sent an email to families in the district on Jan. 29 regarding a bullet that was found in the middle school the same day.
The letter stated that a .22LR round (small caliber bullet) was found in the middle school hallway in the morning and was reported to administration immediately. In response to the incident, the school administrator immediately contacted local law enforcement to investigate. Panora Polie Chief Matt Reising responded quickly and determined there was no credible threat to students or staff.
The letter also stated that “there is no evidence of a plan or intent to harm” and “there has been no associated firearm that has been seen, talked about, or found throughout the investigation.”
School administrators say the issue “has been addressed, thoroughly investigated, and appropriate measures have been taken immediately” and “law enforcement has advised that the school may continue as normal.”
Seniors Meinecke and Lindstrom recognized by Des Moines High School Hockey League
Panorama’s Gavin Lindstrom and Brayden Meinecke. Photo’s courtesy of Panorama
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
Panorama students Brayden Meinecke and Gavin Lindstrom will be recognized by the Des Moines High School Hockey league for its Senior Sunday event at the MidAmerican Energy RecPlex in West Des Moines on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Panorama said in a social media post, “Lindstrom and Meinecke have played hockey for the Des Moines Rec Leagues since the sixth grade. A sport that started as roller hockey in the Meinecke basement, with their grandfather’s hockey gear, led to the boys begging to take ‘Learn to Skate Hockey’ lessons. Last year, they helped their team, The Des Moines Thunder, win the championship for the City League Tournament. Gavin was nominated to be the captain of the team this year. Lindstrom plays right wing, and Meinecke shines as a strong defenseman.”
Panther boys fall to No. 10 Madrid, 93-53
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama boys basketball team (1-16) lost its home game to No. 10 Madrid (12-4) on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Panorama was only down by one point after the first quarter, but Madrid picked up the scoring in the next three quarters to propel them to the win.
The boys return to the court tonight, Friday, Jan. 30 at Woodward Academy (4-7). W-A won a thrilling game last season by just two points, 79-77.
Panorama girls secure win over Madrid, 49-39
By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette
The Panorama girls basketball team (6-12) defeated Madrid (8-8) at home on Tuesday, Jan. 27. After going into the second quarter leading 14-12, the Panthers dominated the second quarter, outscoring Madrid 19-2 to lead 33-14 into the break. Madrid would outscore Panorama in the next two quarters but could not overcome the lead the Panthers built. This was a team effort on all fronts for Panorama. Three girls tied for the team in points with 11: Ashley Crees, Morgan Crees and Nerea Gimeno-Perez. Morgan Crees added six rebounds and four assists. Gimeno-Perez had three rebounds and four assists. Ashley Crees had five rebounds and two assists.
The next game for the Panthers is at Woodward-Granger (9-5) on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Panorama sits two spots behind the Hawks on the WCAC table. W-G has won the last two games against Panorama, including a win earlier this season, 57-43.