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Boals named Academic All-State

Jul 17, 2026 | Sports

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

ACGC’s Caydence Boals was named to the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State team. Athletes must be a senior and meet two of the following three criteria: a cumulative GPA of 3.85 and ACT score of 27 or higher (1200 or higher SAT), class rank in top 10% class 1A/2A. Boals was also one of the best Charger players for the season, leading the team in hits with 35, batting average at .412 second in RBIs with 20, and third in OPS at .956.

Peg Carr is low scratch winner

Jul 17, 2026 | Sports

Special to the Times Vedette

On July 14, a total of 45 women participated.

In the A Group, Peg Carr was the low scratch winner with 35. The second low scratch winner was Ai Dunlop with 36. The HDCP winner was Peg Carr with 25. The special event was longest putt on No. 5 and was won by Julie Clausen. Susan Thompson had the fewest putts with 15.

In the B Group, the low scratch winners were Ann Chambers, Jane Harris and Diane Pieper with 40. The second low scratch winners were Lori VanKirk and Linda Wendl with 44. The HDCP winners were Jane Harris and Diane Pieper with 25. The special event was longest putt on No. 5 and was won by Audrey Patti Kliegl. Five golfers had the fewest putts with 18.

Peg Carr, Jane Harris, Diane Pieper and Linda Wendl each had one chip-in. There were 29 pars.

State baseball and softball are upon us

Jul 17, 2026 | Cyote's Den

By Cyote Williams | Times Vedette

The IHSAA baseball and IGHSAU softball tournaments have their participants set across all classes. Starting on July 20 and running through 24, baseball will be played at Carroll for 1A and 2A and in Cedar Rapids for 3A and 4A. A stream of the games can be watched HERE. As for softball, all games will be played in Fort Dodge, also from July 20-24. Championship games will be streamed on Iowa PBS.

When I was in high school, if you wanted to watch the state tournament, you either needed cable or show up and buy a ticket. Now, across all sports, streaming coverage has made watching the best young athletes easier. I’m not much of a baseball or softball watcher, but I’ll be sure to tune in this year. This is how the brackets have lined up across the two sports.

Baseball

1A:

  • No. 1 Coon Rapids Bayard vs. No. 8 Moravia
  • No. 4 Remsen St. Marys vs. No. 5 North Linn
  • No. 3 Newman Catholic vs. No. 6 Ankeny Christian
  • No. 2 South Winneshiek vs. No. 7 Burlington Notre Dame

2A:

  • No. 1 Pleasantville vs. No. 8 Ridge View
  • No. 4 Cascade vs. No. 5 Beckman Catholic
  • No. 3 West Lyon vs. No. 6 Unity Christian
  • No. 2 Roland-Story vs. No. 7 Durant

3A:

  • No. 1 Wahlert Catholic vs. No. 8 Knoxville
  • No. 4 North Polk vs. No. 5 Western Dubuque
  • No. 3 Xavier vs. No. 6 MOC-Floyd Valley
  • No. 2 Carlise vs. No. 7 Assumption

4A:

  • No. 1 Sioux City East vs. No. 8 Iowa City Liberty
  • No. 4 Johnston vs. No. 5 Pleasant Valley
  • No. 3 Waukee vs. No. 6 Valley
  • No. 2 Indianola vs. No. 7 Southeast Polk

Softball

1A:

  • No. 1 Exira-EHK-Audubon vs. No. 8 Edgewood-Colesburg
  • No. 4 West Monona vs. No. 5 Southeast Warren
  • No. 3 St. Edmond vs. No. 6 Remsen St. Mary’s
  • No. 2 Clarksville vs. No. 7 North Butler

2A:

  • No. 1 Grand View Christian vs. No. 8 Cardinal
  • No. 4 Regina Catholic vs. No. 5 Hinton
  • No. 3 Wapsie Valley vs. No. 6 Logan-Magnolia
  • No. 2 Durant vs. No. 7 Ridge View

3A:

  • No. 1 Williamsburg vs. No. 8 West Liberty
  • No. 4 Mount Vernon vs. No. 5 PCM
  • No. 3 Albia vs. No. 6 Van Meter
  • No. 2 Wahlert Catholic vs. West Delaware

4A:

  • No. 1 ADM vs. No. 8 Burlington
  • No. 4 Western Dubuque vs. No. 5 Winterset
  • No. 3 Fort Dodge vs. No. 6 Clear Creek Amana
  • No. 2 Carlisle vs. No. 7 North Polk

5A:

  • No. 1 Waukee Northwest vs. No. 8 Pleasant Valley
  • No. 4 Dallas Center-Grimes vs. No. 5 Cedar Rapids Kennedy
  • No. 3 Valley vs. No. 6 Southeast Polk
  • No. 2 Ankeny Centennial vs. No. 7 Dowling Catholic

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

Upcoming events in the area

Jul 17, 2026 | Events

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Live music in Jamaica, July 17

On Friday, July 17, Luke Farland will perform 8-11 p.m. at Just One More in Jamacia.

Casey Fun Days, July 17-18

The annual Casey Fun Days festivities will be this Friday and Saturday. This year’s events include many of the favorites from years past along with several new events. Details and the entire schedule can be seen on the Facebook page of “Casey Iowa: this is my Hometown.”

Ambassadors of Grace concert July 19 in Panora

Panora’s Church of the Brethren (2964 200th Road) will be the site of the Ambassadors of Grace concert beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. Attendees are encouraged to wear patriotic colors while listening to traditional hymns and convention songs.

Garbage pickup in Guthrie Center postponed

Because of RAGBRAI’s visit, garbage pickup in Guthrie Center will be switched from Monday, July 20 to Tuesday, July 21.

RAGBRAI in Guthrie Center July 20; in Panora and Yale July 21

Thousands of bicyclists will be in Guthrie Center throughout the day and night in Guthrie Center on July 20. On July 21, the riders will roll through Panora and Yale in the morning or early afternoon, on the way to an overnight in Boone. In these areas at these times, motorists will be wise to allow extra travel time and/or find an alternate route, as the thousands of bicyclists may cause significant delays. Route details can be seen on the website of RAGBRAI.com.

Panorama Booster Club golf tourney, Aug. 2

The annual Panorama Booster Club Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, Aug. 2. Registration will be at 12:30 p.m., and shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. The 18-hole event will take place at the Lake Panorama Par 3 Golf Course. Teams of four will compete. Registration cost is $45 per person or $180 for a team of four. The event includes games, prizes and snacks.

To register, or for information about sponsoring a hole, contact Booster Club President Chaille Crandall at crandallchaille@gmail.com.

Panorama Days returns July 31 through Aug. 2

The Panora Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate Panorama Days 2026 from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. This year’s celebration features several additions, including professional chip timing for the Panorama Days 5K Run/Walk, expanded Friday family activities and live entertainment, the inaugural Pickleball Tournament, and a new Praise Band and Tori’s Angels Free-Will Donation Lunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boulder Beach. Community favorites such as the parade, Family Fun Zone, bass fishing tournament, Kids Fishing Derby, classic car show, live music, food vendors, and many more activities return throughout the weekend. A complete Schedule of Events is available at www.panorachamber.org or on the Panora Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Blood drive in Casey Aug. 3

Everyone is welcomed to donate blood at the mobile Lifeserve Blood Center drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3. The drive will be held at the Casey Community Center. Appointments can be booked by visiting www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Lego contest at Art on State

Art on State (320 State St., Guthrie Center) welcomes everyone to submit entries in the upcoming Lego creation contest. The free event is open to adults and kids, kindergarten or older. Creations can be original or from a kit. Submissions may be brought to Art on State on Aug. 7 or 8 and will be displayed Aug. 11-15 in the store. Prizes will be awarded.

Free grief support group in Panora this fall

Beginning Sept. 8 and running through Dec. 8, a free grief support group will meet at the Panora Public Library (102 North First St.) on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, go to www.griefshare.org or call Carla Kem at 641-332-3006.

BBQ Cook-off in Stuart Sept. 18-19

Fun and food will be enjoyed at the Best of the Block BBQ Cook-off in downtown Stuart on Sept. 18 and 19. The fest kicks off on Friday, Sept. 18 with a freewill donation chili feed at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 offers a Legion breakfast, games and kids’ events, caricatures, a vendor fair, BBQ awards, pie auction and raffle, BBQ meat fest and street dance with live music. The complete schedule can be viewed on the Facebook page of Stuart Best of the Block BBQ. The event will raise funds for the Cottage Pantry and the American Legion.

Blues and BBQ August 29 at Boulder Beach

On Saturday, Aug. 29, from 4-7 p.m., great music and food will be on tap at Lake Panorama’s Boulder Beach. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to listen to live music by Brick’N Bob Duo. Tickets cost $40 each and can be purchased from any LPA or LPN member, or by emailing Shanell.wagler@gmail.com.  Proceeds will support improvements at Lake Panorama National.

Guthrie County Fair Sept. 3-7

The 2026 Guthrie County Fair will be held Sept. 3-7 at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center. The Guthrie County Fair has been an established venue since 1858. Located on the west edge of Guthrie Center, the fairground is centrally located in the county. The fair is held annually over Labor Day weekend, providing a long weekend of fun and family-oriented events. See details at www.guthriecountyfair.com.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.

Royal Neighbors of America meets July 11

Jul 17, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette

The Royal Neighbors of America met on July 11 for their quarterly meeting. A summary of the Old Business was given along with New Business. The schedule for delivering the Meals on Wheels was finalized, and working the Panora Food Bank was noted. Blood Bank will be in town Aug. 13, and cookie bakers were secured. Motions were made and approved to again furnish school supplies to the three elementary schools and purchase backpacks for the New Opportunities. Next meeting will be Oct. 10.