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Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) announced its Dean’s List, full-time students who achieved a 3.5-3.99 grade point average during the 2024 fall semester. Victor Gonzalez of Guthrie Center was named to the list.
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Alyson Bauch of Stuart was among the more than 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president’s list for the 2024 fall semester. The president’s list was established in the fall of 1983 to recognize academic excellence.
University of Iowa undergraduates who achieve a grade point average (GPA; 4.0 is an A) of 4.0 in 12 semester hours or more of UI graded coursework and who have no “I” marks (incompletes) or “O” marks (no grade reported) on their records for two consecutive semesters (excluding summer session) are recognized by inclusion on the president’s list.
Courses graded with the pass/nonpass system are not included in grade-point average calculations or graded semester hour counts, potentially impacting eligibility for the president’s list.
By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette
The Panora Chamber of Commerce held its first chamber dinner and community gala event on Saturday, Feb. 1 at The Port.
“Our goal for our inaugural gala was 100 tickets sold,” Panora Chamber Coordinator Erica Matthies said. “We reached that goal and sold 101 tickets.”
Music for the event was provided by Paul Hart and Jackie Johnson, known as the Riverside Drive Acoustic Duo.
“We wanted this night to focus on connecting with community members and chamber members,” Matthies said. “We did not have any auction or other form of fundraising during the event, as we wanted to foster coming together and just enjoying a good time.”
Platinum sponsors for the event included Hair Jesser Salon, Sunset Realty, Guthrie County State Bank, Iowa Trust, OvaEasy and Panora Fiber.
Silver sponsors for the event included Big Green Umbrella, Panorama Benefits, The Lakeside Village, Bendickson Works, Twin Vines, Merical Creations, Mitzi Rue’s Canine Corral and Bryton Insurance.
Matthies said profits from the sponsorships and donations will be added to the speaker system fund to help fulfill that chamber goal.
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Community Impact Day is an annual initiative designed to bring businesses and residents together for a day of giving back, support and transformation. It will be held in Panora Wednesday, April 30 with a rain date of Wednesday, May 7.
“Community Impact Day is more than just a day of service. It’s our Chamber’s way of physically showing our commitment to making Panora a better place to live, work, play and stay,” Panora Chamber Coordinator Erica Matthies said.
The Panora Chamber of Commerce is teaming with Panorama Community Schools to complete projects. Residents and local Chamber businesses can submit project needs, which may include projects like elderly assistance with flowerbeds, business exterior painting, single-mom landscaping, parks and rec maintenance, etc.
A committee will review submissions to determine if they have the manpower, expertise and/or ability to complete the submitted projects. The project submission deadline is March 30. Submission form is available at this link: Community Impact Day, Submission Form.
“By coming together and investing our time and resources, we’re not only improving our community but also strengthening the bonds between businesses and residents,” Matthies said. “Let’s lead the charge and set the standard for what community engagement looks like. Together, we can make a lasting impact that will resonate for years to come.”
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Feb. 4 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the final pay voucher for bridge replacement project BRS-CHBP-C039(95) was reviewed. The project is on Redwood Avenue, south of White Pole Road. The supervisors approved the voucher unanimously.
The supervisors also discussed the Safety Manual. Supervisor Mike Dickson suggested having it reviewed again by legal counsel, Ahlers & Cooney. The supervisors approved the Safety Manual by a 4-1 vote with Dickson opposed.
Supervisor Brian Johnson reported on the annual meeting of Midwest Partnership.
“Midwest Partnership had a good annual meeting Thursday night. It was good to hear from all of the communities within the two counties,” he said.
The consent agenda was approved as presented, including approving Tracy Clarke as a new hire (fulltime clerk) in the treasurer’s deportment at a starting rate of $46,194.20 annually.
County Engineer Josh Sebern addressed the supervisors on several topics. Regarding Resolution 25-16 (Rate of Compensation for Fence), the supervisors approved the resolution by a 4-1 vote with Dickson opposed.
Regarding Resolution 25-17 (Right-of-way and Temporary Easement Purchase Rates), the supervisors approved the resolution by a 3-2 vote, with Dickson and JD Kuster opposed.
Through March, the Board of Supervisors meets regularly Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend in person or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.
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The University of Northern Iowa recognizes the academic accomplishments of students each semester by announcing the graduation and dean’s lists. These lists highlight the work and dedication of students who have excelled in their studies.
To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while completing at least 12 semester hours with at least one semester hour of graded credit.