By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

During the June 22 meeting of the Panora City Council, as part of the consent agenda items, the councilmembers approved a temporary outdoor service extension for Owl’s Nest on July 31 and Aug. 1 as part of the Panorama Days celebration. The council also approved Resolution 26-34, allowing consumption of canned alcoholic beverages in the town square on those dates from 2-11 p.m. on July 31 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 1.

A public hearing was held regarding the proposed budget amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 25-26. No written or spoken comments were given, so the hearing promptly closed. The council then approved the budget amendment. Approval was given to Resolution 26-33,

City Administrator Lisa Grossman noted the city has approved 17 vendors for July 21 when RAGBRAI bicyclists will ride through Panora.

Councilmember Brian Dorsett, who also serves on the county’s EMS advisory council, provided an update on the progress toward a countywide EMS service plan. He explained that the group has heard from a wide variety of individuals and groups and is now beginning to develop a plan.

“Now we’re starting to piece it all together,” Dorsett said. “It’s getting to the interesting part now.”

Dorsett also said the EMS survey is still open, and he encouraged everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey.

The council approved Resolution 26-35 to approve participation in the IAMU Mutual Aid Program for municipal utilities. Doug Long explained what the agreement means.

“It’s to our benefit to do what we can, as part of that group. But they don’t expect small municipalities to provide people. They know that we have to staff our own systems. But poles or pieces or parts — we might provide those,” Long said.

The next regular meeting is set for Monday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Interested persons may attend in person or electronically by visiting the website https://meet.goto.com/cityofpanora or by phone 1-312-757-3121 (Access Code 295-099-701, Audio PIN 220#).

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The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 dean’s list. Students named to the dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Local honorees include:

• Makayla James, Bayard
• Malia Fuller, Dexter
• Elizabeth Gonzalez, Guthrie Center
• Jordan Lemke, Guthrie Center
• Declan McCarthy, Guthrie Center
• Kira Gieseman, Panora
• Hannah Hardisty, Panora
• Jazmyn, Sellers, Panora
• Caitlyn Sloss, Yale

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The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 graduation list. Local graduates include:

• Jordan Lemke, Guthrie Center, Bachelor of Arts, Individual Studies: Health Sciences, Psychology
• Keli Benton, Panora, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
• Jazmyn Sellers, Panora, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Disorders
• Ella Hanner, Stuart, Bachelor of Arts, English

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On June 19, a total of 13 players participated. Dick Ellis got three 16s; Dan Webb got a 16; Lela Schwartz got a 16 and a 20; and Rhonda Titus, Robert Klever, Dave Richter and Bill Sheeder each got a 20.

On June 22, a total of 10 players participated. Roy Carl got three 16s; Dennis Betts got a 16; Dave Richter got a 17 and a 20; and Bill Ryan got a 20 and a 24.

The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library, 400 Grand St., on Mondays at 8 a.m. and at the New Homestead independent living dining hall, 2306 State St., at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and at 1 p.m. on Fridays. Organizers say there is always room for more, and they will be glad to teach you how to play. They play for quarters on Wednesday and Friday.