Photos by Betty Cooper
Panorama High School held a homecoming parade and pep rally on Friday, kicking off at the Town Square at 2 p.m. The parade started at the school and headed east down Market Street to the town square. The Panthers defeated Southwest Valley in the homecoming football game.
Photos by Betty Cooper
Joel Cooper and Elizabeth Snyder were crowned the Panorama High School 2024 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the football game on Friday night.
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During the Oct. 1 regular weekly meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Maggie Armstrong updated the other members on the planned EMS presentation.
“I sent this to everybody for review last Thursday,” Armstrong said.
She explained that she made minor changes based on feedback from the other supervisors, such as including a sample ballot to show the wording that voters will see.
“So, if we’re good with it as it is, then we’ll move forward with it tonight at our first public go,” Armstrong said.
No other changes were suggested.
Since Supervisor Mike Dickson was not present at the meeting, Board Chair JD Kuster suggested tabling agenda item No. 6 (Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Appropriation for Sheriff Department). Kuster said Dickson had several questions he wished to ask. The supervisors tabled the issue and will return to it at the Oct. 8 meeting.
The supervisors also tabled agenda item No. 5 (Chip Schultz: Northland Public Finance, update on current bonds held by Guthrie County) since Mr. Schultz was unable to attend.
Becky Benton from State Street Insurance talked with the supervisors about the effective date of the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) coverage. She explained that some communities have chosen to amend the effective date to Feb. 1 instead of Jan. 1, to allow more time for all necessary tasks to be completed before renewal. The supervisors approved this.
The next regular meeting of the supervisors will be Tuesday, Oct. 8. 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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Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the summer semester President’s List. To be eligible, a student must have completed a minimum of six credits and earned a 4.0 grade point average for that semester
Those recognized from the area include:
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On Sept. 27, a total of 15 players participated. Rhonda Titus got two 16s and 3 20s. Lillian Gilson got a 24. Chet Vaughnaun, Bill Sheeder and Dan Webb each had a 16. Clint Malbon had a 16 and a 17. Allen Pierce got a 16 and a 20. John Byrd got a 24. Larry MGardiner pulled in a 20, and Kat Phippen had a 17.
On Sept. 30, a total of 18 players participated. Sandy Rumelhart got a 17 and two 20s. Bill Sheeder and Robert Klever each got a 24. Lillian Gilson and Chet Vaughan each had a 16, and Rhonda Titus got a 16 and a 20.
The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at Guthrie Center Library on Mondays at 8 a.m., at the New Homestead independent living rec room at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, and at the Guthrie Center Activity Center 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.
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Mary Johnson taught a class on beaded wash using watercolor on Sept. 29 as part of three watercolor technique classes that are being taught. The next class involves negative painting and is Oct. 6.
Art on State is an art gallery created by the Guthrie County Arts Council as an opportunity to bring together the artists of the county, encouraging them in their talents by providing means to display and sell their work and to bring awareness of artistic endeavors to the community at large by presenting performing and visual arts programs. Art on State is located at 320 State St. in Guthrie Center. Learn more at www.guthriecountyartscouncil.org.
Cathy Ballard
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