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Meet and greet Adam Steen in Panora on Memorial Day

May 22, 2026 | News

By Morgan Sheeder | Times Vedette

Iowa governor candidate Adam Steen will visit the Owl’s Nest at 124 W. Main St. in Panora on May 31 at noon. The public is invited to this meet and greet event, which is part of Steen’s “Full Steen Ahead” tour.

With just over two weeks until the June 2 primary, the “Full Steen Ahead” tour will visit 30 cities in 13 days. Steen will visit locally owned restaurants, chat with locals, and answer questions about his campaign.

The tour began on May 20 in Cedar Rapids and will conclude on June 2 in Clive. Each stop of Steen’s tour includes a speech, a question-and-answer session, and a meet and greet.

Why are broadcasters silencing fan noise?

May 22, 2026 | Cyote's Den

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

While watching game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals, I couldn’t help but notice that ESPN was turning down the volume on the crowd in the some of the biggest moments in this instant classic, which featured double overtime between two of the game’s biggest super stars and two of the most talented teams the league has seen.

The game was being played in Oklahoma City, known for having one of the loudest, most passionate fanbases in the NBA. As the clock wound down to its final moments, big shot after big shot was being hit, and the OKC crowd was going ballistic. But you wouldn’t be able to tell this if you were watching at home. I had to find full game highlights to hear it. Skip to 13:30 in the video to hear for yourself. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the back-to-back league MVP, hits a game-tying shot as time winds down, but the crowd noise is quieted so we can hear Mike Tirico.

Don’t get me wrong, Tirico is my favorite announcer in all of sports. But why quiet the fan noise so we can hear him? Massive crowd pops are one of the best things about sports. An entire arena with fans jumping and screaming at the top of their lungs is part of what makes these games so entertaining. I wasn’t the only one who noticed.

This video shows the ESPN broadcast being drowned out after a Jayson Tatum game winner in the 2022 playoffs. Mike Breen (another excellent commentator) can barely be heard over the Boston crowd (another notoriously raucous fan base). I mean, how much better does that sound? Listen to this Portland crowd for a recent WNBA game. Fans are going nuts for this clutch basket, and it only adds to the product.

Fans watching at home also complained that the New York Knicks crowd, again, another famous fan base, seemed way too quiet on the broadcast. This, despite Jalen Brunson orchestrating the second-biggest fourth-quarter playoff comeback of the last 30 years. Inside the building? A much different story. This Knicks fan put together an edited version of the broadcast that accurately reflected the crowd noise. It sounds so much better. It sounds like sports.

I decided to find some of my favorite crowd pops over the years from various sporting events. Crowds going bananas during big moments scratches that ear worm for me. A recent one: Nate Heise’s go ahead three against Houston this season. Three seasons ago, Reiss Nelson scoring for my favorite soccer team capped off an insane late comeback against Bournemouth with a wonderful strike, sending the north London crowd into a frenzy. For you older wrestling fans, there’s probably no moment louder than Mankind defeating The Rock for the WWF title thanks to Stone Cold Steve Austin.

So, please, ESPN, ABC, NBC or whichever it may be, leave the crowd noise alone. It’s part of why we watch.

Reach out with comments, suggestions, story ideas and more to cyote@dmcityview.com.

Dunlop, Arneson are low scratch winners

May 22, 2026 | Sports

Special to the Times Vedette

On May 19, a total of 39 women participated. In the A group, Ai Dunlop was the low scratch winner with 37. The second low scratch winner was Deb Rockwell with 38. The HDCP winner was Cathy Klinge with 27. The special event was closest to the pin on the first drive, won by Sharon Wedemeyer. Karen Eby, Kathy Klinge, and Sharon Wedemeyer tied for the fewest putts at 15.

In the B group, the low scratch winner was Colleen Arneson with 42. The second low scratch winners were Ann Chambers and JoAnn Johnson with 45. The HDCP winner was Tami Kuta with 30. There was no special events winner for group B. JoAnn Johnson had the fewest putts with 16.

There were 17 pars, no birdies, and no chip ins this week.

Upcoming events in the area

May 22, 2026 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Guthrie Center pool to open May 26

The Guthrie Center Aquatic Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 26 at noon, weather permitting.

Hunter Education Field Day May 28

On May 28, a Hunter Education Field Day class will be offered from 5-8 p.m. at Panorama High School. Those signing up for the Field Day must have first completed the entire online Hunter Education course and must bring a printed course completion certificate. Start here and choose Option 2: Online Course + Field Day:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-do/hunting-trapping/hunter-education-safety

If questions, call 515-454-0892 or email: Donise@raisedatfulldraw.com

Home Tour features lake locations June 5

The Women’s Service Organization (WSO) 2026 fundraising home tour is Friday, June 5. Five Lake Panorama homes will be featured, with three on the west side of the lake and two on the east side. Tickets are $30 and include the tour and lunch at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort, 5071 Clover Ridge Road. Tickets will be available beginning May 1 and can be reserved by calling or texting Toni Wright at 641-757-0886 or Sue Merryman at 641-751-5956. There will be a maximum of 260 tickets available, which organizers expect to sell out quickly.

Farmers Markets in Panora and Guthrie Center to kick off soon

The Panora farmers market will open on June 6 at the Guthrie County Historic Village on South Street. The Guthrie Center farmers market will kick off on June 13 on North Fourth Street.

Plan ahead for citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13. Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20 with citywide cleanup to follow on June 24.

Tori’s Angels breakfast June 14

The annual fundraiser breakfast and silent auction for Tori’s Angels will be Sunday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Panora Community Center, 115 West Main St. in Panora. The meal includes bacon, eggs, pancakes, Mickey Mouse pancakes, and beverages; all for a freewill donation. The silent auction runs 8 a.m. to noon.

Heroes and Hot Dogs June 20 in Guthrie Center

The Guthrie Center Fire Department will host an event called “Heroes and Hot Dogs” from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Mitchell Park. There will be hot dogs and refreshments, bounce houses, demonstrations by members of the fire department, and the opportunity for youngsters to meet local firefighters. To help raise funds for the fire department, sponsorships for the event are still available. If interested, contact any member of the fire crew.

Bayard Fun Day June 20

A fundraiser “Fun Day” in Bayard will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 to benefit the summer meal program. There will be kids’ games, a freewill donation meal, bingo and a silent auction.

Midwest Partnership golf outing June 26

Save the date of Friday, June 26 for the 31^st annual Midwest Partnership golf outing. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National course. In honor of America’s 250^th birthday, there will be a contest for the “best dressed team” in patriotic attire.

ACGC Booster golf tourney June 26

On Friday, June 26, the ACGC Booster Club golf tournament will be held at Guthrie Center Golf Course. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with tee-off set for 10 a.m.

Golf tourney for Guthrie Center Library June 27

The fourth annual Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library golf tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course (2604 State St.). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start will kick off the tourney at 9 a.m. The tourney is a 4-person scramble format. Cost is $60 per person, which include cart and lunch. To sign up, go to https://www.guthriecenter.lib.ia.us/golf-tournament-fundraiser. Anyone interested in becoming a $100 sponsor may call the library at 641-747-8110.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.

Happy birthday to you!

May 22, 2026 | Birthdays