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On July 18, a total of 11 players participated. Lela Swartz, Roy Carl, Jim Carrico and Jane Barcus all had a 16. Rhonda Titus came in with one 16 and two 18s. 

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 area, 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.

Front row: Carol Williams Hansen, Diane Mains Behr, Peggy Gilson Byrd, Cindy Hansen Slaybaugh, Donna Hall Baker, Sherri Patterson Lage, Pam Wilson Reeves, Kim Benton Herzberg and MaryAnn Wallin Green. Second row: Shirley Smith Vonnahme, Beverly Wetzel Ellis, Carolyn Purcell Barker, Jeff Sparling and Weston Grow. Back row: Jim Hasbrouck, Paul Millhollin and Steve Jordan.

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Seventeen members of the Guthrie Center class of 1975 met at the Guthrie Activity Center on July 12 to celebrate their 50th class reunion. They said it was an enjoyable evening of fun and remembrance. Cabbage Rose catered the meal. Special guests were former teachers Dave Lake, government; Judy Bauler, English IV; and Dale Menning, band director, and his wife, Debbie.

Photographs of those who have passed away from the class are being held up in the photo, namely, Sheryl Glassell Richardson, Patty Messinger, Rick Hall, Paul Springer and Debra Hick.

On Friday evening, classmates met at the bowling alley for a concert by Kile Jackson. Those attending on just Friday night were Tony Durst and Jeannie Rosenbeck Fletcher. Members of the classes of 1973 and 1974 also joined in the evening.

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On Wednesday, July 16, five Sunshine Club members and two guests made their annual club trip to Omaha’s Old Market district for a delicious lunch at the Upstream Brewing Company. Their next stop was at the Joslyn Castle and Gardens for a tour that consisted of beautiful woodwork using many different woods from other countries, striking chandeliers and other lights, and gorgeous hand-painted murals. The Joslyn Family originally lived and worked in Des Moines.

After the tour, they ventured off to Darrell’s in Hamlin for some delicious pie. Some even brought pie home with them. Everyone agreed it was a great trip arranged by Gina, and she drove them all in her car as well.

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The Panora Public Library will host a live raptor program presented by Cassie Wendl and will include American kestrels. The event will be held at the gazebo in the Panora town square at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29. Registration is required and can be accomplished by stopping in at the library or by calling 641-755-2529.

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During the July 14 regular meeting of the Panorama School Board, the board members approved the consent agenda, which included hiring Tyler Prussing as high school boys wrestling coach. It also included the following 2025-2026 teacher leader positions: Kelly Blomquist as instructional coach; Ginger Lindstrom, Steve Hameister, Randy Miller, Jacki King, Deb Wooldridge and Greg Thompson at the secondary school; and Mollie Lint, Lindsey Schroeder, Kelly Nunn, Audra Johnson, McKinsey Druivenga and Jessica Diltz at the elementary.

In the “Good News” portion of the meeting, it was noted that Nicole Dorhout was named one of three members of the 2025-26 class of Museum Teacher Fellows at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

The board approved the 2025-2026 Certified Employee Handbook, Non-Certified Employee Handbook, Bullying/Harassment Handbook, Elementary School Handbook, Preschool Handbook, Secondary School Handbook, Milk Bids, and District Fee Adjustments.

The board went into a closed session for superintendent evaluation. Superintendent Huebner is to develop his 2025-26 goals, which will be reviewed by the board at future meetings.

The next regular meeting of the school board was switched to Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

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On Friday night, July 25, the Crestwood Hills Golf Course in Anita will host a four-person best-ball golf tournament. The tournament will begin at 8:30 p.m. using glow golf balls.

Preregistration cost is $40 per person, plus cart (or bring your own). On the day of the event, registration cost rises to $45. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Preregistration can be done via the Adair Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or email Ashley Smith at smithashleya8@gmail.com.