Somehow, a Nebraska fan happened by. Photo courtesy of The New Homestead

Black and gold and red all over. Photo courtesy of The New Homestead

On Friday, Sept. 11, The New Homestead in Guthrie Center welcomed the public to a tailgate party. Attendees wore their preferred team colors in preparation for the annual Iowa versus Iowa State football rivalry game. Food, fun and fandom was shared by all.

A smiling Cyclone fan is ready for the game. Photo courtesy of The New Homestead

Special to the Times Vedette

On Sept. 18, a total of 15 players participated. Dave Coffman had a 21; Roy Carl got a 16 and a 17; Chet Vaughan got a 16 and a 17; Dan Webb got a 17; Darwin Hughes got a 16 and a 23; and Sandy Rumelhart had a 17 and a 24.

On Sept. 21, a total of 13 players participated. Roy Carl got two 16s; Kathy Feilmeier and Chet Vaughan got a 16; and Bill Sheeder had a 17.

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.

By Morgan Sheeder | Special to the Times Vedette

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, a community drive-thru fundraiser was held at Riverside Park to support Dan Tallman, whose garage and house caught fire in late August. The fundraiser was organized by Becky Secoy Peterson and Tricia Secoy-Schreck. More than 10 volunteers helped package and hand out hundreds of meals, including hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, a cookie and bottle of water.

“This is what community is all about,” Becky Secoy Peterson wrote on Facebook after the fundraiser. “So grateful to live in a place where people don’t hesitate to rally together when someone needs a little extra support. When we rally together, we are unstoppable.”

Dan Tallman has lived in Guthrie Center his entire life and is well-known throughout the community. Dan and his daughter, Eva, were at the fundraiser chatting and laughing with those who came to donate, waving at every person who drove through.

“We were sold out in just one hour and 15 minutes,” Tricia Secoy-Schreck wrote on Facebook. The fundraiser was originally planned to happen from 4-7 p.m., but clearly, the support for Dan was overwhelming from the people in Guthrie County.

Dan is planning to rebuild his garage and the part of his house that was damaged from the fire. He said a Go-Fund-Me is in the works for donations, but it has not officially been set up yet. A Dan Tallman fundraiser account has been set up at Guthrie County State Bank, and those who wish to contribute can make donations there. 

Volunteers last night included Becky Secoy Peterson, Tricia Secoy-Schreck, Ken and Julie Gilge, Stacey Kesselring, Cindy Derry, Rick and Caroline Kness, Chris Harwood, Vicki Crannell and Michael Malott.

Dan Tallman talks to Rick Kness and Ken Gilge.

Tessa and Bristol Sheeder show their support.

Julie Gilge hands food off to the Schreiber family.

Becky Secoy Peterson and one of multiple lines of cars from the evening.

Volunteers and Dan Tallman prepares for the drive-thru to open.

Dan and Eva Tallman

Ken Gilge and Rick Kness man the grill station cooking hamburgers and hotdogs.

Vicki Crannell gets food hot off the grill and helps wrap it before serving.

Chris Harwood and Michael Malott.

Julie Gilge and Stacey Kesselring

Special to the Times Vedette

The Panorama School District weight room project has officially reached 100% of its fundraising goal thanks to a massive wave of local support. Panora Fiber, Iowa Trust, Farmers State Bank of Yale, and Guthrie County State Bank committed funds to fully fund the weight room, pushing the campaign across the finish line. With full funding now secured, work on the renovated facility will officially begin within the next month.

The combined pledges from these four local organizations provide the final resources needed to transform the current training space into a modern strength and conditioning facility for student-athletes and physical education programs.

“Having four of our hometown pillars step up together to complete this campaign means the world to our school,” Bruce Dahlhauser, activities director, said. “Panora Fiber, Iowa Trust, Farmers State Bank of Yale, and Guthrie County State Bank continually prove how deeply invested they are in our local youth. We genuinely can’t thank them enough for their leadership and for making sure our students have top-tier facilities right here at home. It’s a powerful example of what our community can accomplish when local organizations come together for our kids.”

The upcoming renovation will outfit the space with specialized strength equipment, updated safety features and custom training gear tailored to Panther athletic programs.

Farmers State Bank

Guthrie County State Bank

Iowa Trust

Panora Fiber

Special to the Times Vedette

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Josh Armstrong reported a deer vs. vehicle accident occurring on Sept. 11 at 8:14 p.m. on White Pole Road. Jordan Victoria Scwartz, 32, of Denver, Colorado, was driving a 2016 Mazda CX5 traveling westbound when she struck a deer in the 1700 block of White Pole Road near the residence in 1767. Estimated damage to the Mazda is $1,501.

Special to the Times Vedette

Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Bohden Bigler reported a two-vehicle accident occurring on Sept. 10 at 10:38 a.m. on White Pole Road. Keenan Michael Nicholson, 27, of Jefferson, was driving a Guthrie County 2004 Inite dump truck with a blade attached to the front traveling eastbound along the north shoulder of the 1800 block of White Pole Road with warning lights activated and a pilot vehicle in front and behind. The dump truck was moving into the right lane when the front blade made contact with the front driver’s side of the 2019 Ford Edge driven by Marigene K Lesle, 79, of Guthrie Center. There was no damage to the dump truck. Estimated damage to the Ford Edge is $2,000. No citations were issued.