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Members of the Panorama High School Class of 2026 were recognized during Senior Awards Night on May 13 for outstanding academic achievement, college coursework completed while still in high school, and scholarship and award recognition supporting their postsecondary plans.

The Class of 2026 continued Panorama’s strong tradition of college and career readiness. Fifty of the class’s 61 graduates (82%) completed at least one college credit before graduating from high school. Together, those students completed 320 college courses and earned 894 college credits. Participating students averaged 17.88 college credits each, providing significant tuition savings for students and families as they begin their college careers.

Two students surpassed 40 college credits while still in high school. Aden Rochholz completed 47 college credits, while Austin Wagner earned 45 college credits. Nine students completed between 30 and 39 college credits, and eleven students completed between 20 and 29 college credits prior to graduation.

Members of the Panorama Class of 2026 reported a combined $332,286 in scholarships and awards for the 2026-27 academic year. These awards were made possible through the support of colleges, universities, local businesses, civic organizations, scholarship foundations, and generous community members committed to investing in the future of Panorama graduates.

Numerous students received scholarships from local trusts administered through Bump and Twillman Law, including the Bruce and Naomi Barks Scholarship, Dean R. Betts Scholarship Trust, Daisy L. Burchfield Trust, Rachel L. Hensal Scholarship Trust, Bessie F. Isenhart Scholarship Trust, Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship Foundation, and the Wirt-Mispel Scholarship. Collectively, these local scholarship programs awarded $143,000 to Panorama graduates and alumni this year.

Several graduates also earned significant institutional scholarships and grants from colleges and universities across the Midwest and nation, while others were recognized for excellence in academics, agriculture, fine arts, leadership, community service, career and technical education, and extracurricular involvement.

Panorama also recognized students earning the LifeServe Red Cord Award for their commitment to blood donation and community service. Recipients included Lillie Arganbright, Ashton Kunce, Miranda Laabs, Kasey Michaelson, Elah Molloy, Christian Monrroy-Nunez, Annabelle Reynolds, Ava Thompson, Austin Wagner, and Alexis Wasson.

The district extends appreciation to its college partners, including faculty and staff from Des Moines Area Community College, Iowa Central Community College, and Panorama High School instructors who make college-credit opportunities available to students while they are still in high school.

The accomplishments of the Class of 2026 reflect the dedication of students, families, educators, and community supporters who continue to create exceptional opportunities for Panorama graduates.

Individual listing of Panorama graduate honors and scholarships follows…

Chris Webner
School Counselor
Panorama Community School District

Individual Panorama Graduate Honors and Scholarships, and Postsecondary Awards

• Lillie Arganbright — $4,350

• Beverly Wine Arganbright Scholarship — $1,000

• Eddie McCartney Family Scholarship — $350

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $3,000

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Layton Ashworth — $42,061

• Panora Masonic Lodge Scholarship — $1,000

• Eddie McCartney Family Scholarship — $350

• Veterans Chapter 35 Award — $18,888

•  $13,000 Grand View University academic scholarship 

• $8823 GVU Track scholarship

• Lilly Bachmeyer — $2,600

• Panorama English Department Award

• Savannah Matthias Art Scholarship — $100

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Daisy L. Burchfield Scholarship — $2,500

• Easton Berhow — $100

• Panorama Drama Department Award

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Savannah Matthias Scholarship — $100

• Dylan Burchfield — $4,000

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Wirt-Mispel Scholarship — $2,000

• Landon Byerly — $1,000

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Ella Carico — $3,200

• Panorama Ag Department Award

• Panorama FFA Alumni Scholarship — $700

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Landon Clark 

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Morgan Crees — $12,250

• Kip Janvrin Award

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Iowa Western CC Soccer Scholarship — $9,250

• Sammons Financial Group Scholarship — $500

• Mary Fett — $2,500

• Fred Waring Director’s Award for Chorus

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

•  Brayden Galvan — $5,750

• WFPF Scholarship — $500

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• American Legion Auxiliary Merit Scholarship — $750

• Emily Garcia — $2,000

• Wirt-Mispel Scholarship — $2,000

• Sara Gibson — $62,600

• Panorama Math Excellence Award

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Panora Chamber Scholarship — $500

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship — $3,000

• Northeastern University Grant — $57,100 

• Brooklyn Haines — $2,000

• Wirt-Mispel Scholarship — $2,000

• Ainsley Halamar — $5,000

• Bruce and Naomi Barks Scholarship — $5,000

• Zachary Hayden — $3,500

• Bernie Saggau Award

• Panorama Ag Mechanics Award

• Panorama FFA Alumni Scholarship — $500

• Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship — $3,000

• Evelyn Hummel — $2,500

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Evan Johnson — $4,600

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Panorama FFA Alumni Scholarship — $200

• GCYF Scholarship — $400

• Panorama Tire Scholarship — $500

• Kass Duis Scholarship — $500

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Nevaeh Joynes

• Panther Pride Service Group Award

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Cody Kastner — $12,000

• Audubon and Guthrie County Farm Bureau Scholarship — $10,000

• Panorama Agronomy Award

• Panorama FFA Alumni Scholarship — $500

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Barb Ann Kastner Memorial Scholarship — $500

• Joshua Kirschbaum — $2,500

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Ashton Kunce 

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Miranda Laabs — $28,000

• WFPF Scholarship — $500

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Lisa Brinkmeyer Award

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship — $500

• Grand View Dean Scholarship — $19,000

• Grand View Dean’s Competition Scholarship — $3,000

• Panora Lions Club Service Scholarship — $500

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Ellis Lovell — $2,500

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Panorama Social Studies Department Award

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Mary Lovell — $4,500

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Elaine Lund — $2,500

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Margaret McCarthy — $2,500

• Rachel L. Hensal Scholarship — $2,500

• Jemma Meacham — $2,850

• Panorama English Department Award

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Eddie McCartney Family Scholarship — $350

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Brayden Meinecke — $2,000

• Jamaica Lions Club Scholarship — $1,000

• Panorama Booster Club Scholarship — $1,000

• Kasey Michaelson — $1,000

• Panorama Art Department Award

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Elah Molloy — $2,850

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• GC Democrats Local Hero Award — $500

• Eddie McCartney Family Scholarship — $350

• Wirt-Mispel Scholarship — $2,000

• Christian Monrroy-Nunez — $1,000

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Karleen Ploeger — $6,350

• Panora Chamber Scholarship — $500

• WFPF Scholarship — $500

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• LifeServe Donor Scholarship — $500

• Jennifer Hewitt Art Scholarship — $350

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• Panorama Art Department Award

• Annabelle Reynolds — $25,000

• Fred Waring Director’s Award for Chorus

• Panorama Art Department Award

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Buena Vista Gold Scholarship — $23,000

• Buena Vista Music Scholarship — $1,000

• Aden Rochholz — $3,000

• Panorama Math Excellence Award

• Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship — $3,000

• Niahna Schnathorst — $3,000

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• PEO Scholarship — $1,000

• Blake Schwartz — $3,500

• Kip Janvrin Award

• Panora Fiber Scholarship — $1,000

• Farmers State Bank Scholarship — $500

• Wirt-Mispel Scholarship — $2,000

• Jackson Shaffer — $1,000

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Syler Shaffer — $1,000

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Ava Thompson — $44,500

• Iowa Department of Education CTE Nominee

• Iowa Hospital and Education Research Foundation Scholarship — $2,000

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Jamaica Lions Club Scholarship — $1,000

• Panorama Spanish Award

• Farmers State Bank Scholarship — $500

• WSO Scholarship — $500

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Guthrie County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship — $500

• Drake Presidential Scholarship — $34,000

• Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship — $3,000

• Panorama Booster Club Scholarship — $1,000

• Austin Wagner — $1,000

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Peyton Walker — $1,500

• AIBW Scholarship — $500

• Dean R. Betts Scholarship — $1,000

• Alexis Wasson — $11,400

• Iowa Trust and Savings Scholarship — $500

• LifeServe Red Cord Award

• GCYF Scholarship — $400

• Hawkeye Redtail Achievement Scholarship — $3,000

• Hawkeye CC Dance Athletic Scholarship — $4,500

• Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship — $3,000

• Taylin Woolheater — $7,750

• Iowa Trust and Savings Scholarship — $500

• Panther Pride Service Group Award

• National School Choral Award

• WFPF Scholarship — $500

• Panorama Alumni Association Scholarship — $2,000

• Iowa Bar Association Citizenship Award — $250

• Panorama Spanish Award

• GCSB Trudy Straub Scholarship — $500

• PEA Scholarship — $500

• Daisy L. Burchfield Trust Scholarship — $2,500

• American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship — $1,000

• Abigail Zaruba — $3,700

• Farmers State Bank Scholarship — $500

• Panorama FFA Alumni Scholarship — $200

• Paul and Eleanor Little Scholarship — $3,000

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Below are unofficial results from Guthrie County voters in the June 2 primary election. Many of the races listed were uncontested, and write-in votes are not listed, as the number of write-in votes was not large enough in any race to alter the result. Voters were given either a Republican ballot or a Democrat ballot and could only vote on candidates in that party. More details, including the number of write-in votes, can be seen on the website page of the Guthrie County Auditor. Results are unofficial until formally canvassed by the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors.

Republicans

US Senate

• Ashley Hinson 1,128
• Jim Carlin 396

US Representative, District 3

• Zach Nunn 1,455

Governor

• Zach Lahn 682
• Randy Feenstra 479
• Adam Steen 262
• Brad Sherman 98
• Eddie Andrews 55

Iowa Secretary of State

• Paul Pate 1,406

Auditor of Iowa

• Chris Cournoyer 719
• Abigil Maas 667

Treasurer of Iowa

• Roby Smith 1,322

Ag. Secretary of Iowa

• Mike Naig 1,411

Attorney General of Iowa

• Brenna Bird 1,384

State Rep., District 47

• Carter Nordman 1,051
• Jeremy King 543

County Offices

Supervisor, District 1

• Phil Brown 142
• Nic Chance 136

Supervisor, District 3

• Maggie Armstrong 332

Supervisor, District 4

• Steve Smith 253
• Tracy Foster 107

Treasurer

• Brenda Campbell 1,425

Recorder

• Tristen Richard 1,399

Attorney

• Charles Abel 1,051
• Joel Christopher Baxter 396

Democrats

US Senate

• Josh Turek 306
• Zach Wahls 150

US Representative, District 3

• Sarah Trone Garriott 423

Governor

• Rob Sand 448

Iowa Secretary of State

• Ryan Peterman 431

Auditor of Iowa

• Taylor Wettach 430

Treasurer of Iowa

• John Norwood 432

Ag. Secretary of Iowa

• Chris Jones 426

Attorney General of Iowa

• Nate Willems 427

State Rep. Dist. 47

• Chris New 257
• Charley Newman 164

County Offices

• No Democrats registered for any county races in the Primary election.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

White Pole Road sales June 6

The annual White Pole Road 26-mile “marathon” of garage sales will be this Saturday, June 6. Garage sales include addresses in Adair, Casey, Menlo, Stuart and Dexter. For details, go to the Facebook page of White Pole Road. Most of the addresses listed will have sales running on Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6.

George Strait tribute band in Greenfield June 6

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, the Dustin West Band will perform at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield, playing songs by George Strait. Tickets are $25 each, with students (high school and younger) admitted free.

Summer Scratch & Match in Panora June 13

Participating businesses in Panora welcome everyone to come in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Shoppers can scratch a game piece and hope for a match. Prizes of $25, $50 and $100 (in Panora Chamber Bucks) will be won by some lucky shoppers.

Good Egg Days in Stuart June 19 and 20

The annual Good Egg Days will be held June 19-20 in downtown Stuart. Events on Friday, June 19 include the Little Stinker and Little Stinkette contest for kids ages 4-8, the kiddie parade, announcement of the Grand Marshall and Citizen of the Year, kids’ water fight, food trucks and live music featuring Cody Hicks.

Saturday, June 20 events include the 5K run/walk, parade, craft market, inflatables, balloon artist, face painting, trivia contest, and live music featuring Round A Bout.

More details can be viewed on the Facebook page of Good Eggs Days 2026.

Thursdays at Jamaica Library

From 4-5 p.m. every Thursday in June, the Jamaica Library is hosting “library summer camp” for kids of all ages. The free events include crafts, games, an obstacle course, tie dye, smores, hot dogs, free ice cream from Tojo’s, prizes and snacks. More details can be seen on the Jamaica Library Facebook page.

Free summer reading program in Panora

The Panora Library is holding a free summer reading program with special events at 10 a.m. on each Friday in June at the Panora Community Center. There will be stories, crafts and activities. The themes for the Fridays are:

• June 12: Honeybees
• June 19: Chickens and eggs
• June 26: Fun on the farm

Panora Farmers Market June 6

The Panora farmers market will be 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6, at the Guthrie County Historical Village, 206 W. South St. in Panora. 

Panora citywide garage sales

Panora citywide garage sales are set for June 12-13.

 

Guthrie Center citywide garage sales

Guthrie Center’s citywide garage sales will be June 19-20. To participate, sign up at City Hall by noon on June 17 and pay a $5 fee to be included in the map.

Guthrie Center will hold citywide cleanup on Wednesday, June 24. To participate, prepay at City Hall by noon on June 22. The base fee is $25, with certain items requiring additional charges. Any questions can be directed to Guthrie Center City Hall, 641-332-2190.

ACGC tractor ride June 13

A tractor ride will begin at ACGC Junior High School (3384 Indigo Ave., Adair) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. The event is sponsored by the ACGC FFA chapter. Lunch will be provided during the ride.

Tori’s Angels breakfast benefit and silent auction June 14

The annual fundraiser breakfast and silent auction for Tori’s Angels will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the Panora Community Center, 115 West Main St. in Panora. The meal includes bacon, eggs, pancakes, Mickey Mouse pancakes, and beverages; all for a freewill donation. The silent auction runs 8 a.m. to noon.

Adair Chuckwagon Days June 19-20

This year’s Chuckwagon Days will include many familiar happenings and a few new events. Scheduled events include kids’ games, a BBQ, baseball, a bake sale, a bags tournament, foam party, pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, parade, tractor show, sand volleyball, pickleball tournament, bingo, carnival games, scavenger hunt, fire truck rides, and a street dance.

One new event this year is Chicken Poop Bingo, which is set to begin at 1 p.m. on June 20. The Adair city park, 406 Audubon St., is the hub for Chuckwagon Days. For details on all events, see the Facebook page of Chuckwagon Days 2026.

Bacoon Ride through Guthrie County June 20

The annual Bacoon Ride will happen on Saturday, June 20. Bicyclists will begin and end the 71-mile loop at Waukee. This year’s route will follow the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) and will come through Redfield, Linden, Panora, Yale, Herndon and Jamaica before returning to Waukee. Each stop will include bacon-themed foods and/or beverages. To register, visit www.iowabicyclecoalition.org and click on Events.

Heroes and Hot Dogs June 20 in Guthrie Center

The Guthrie Center Fire Department will host an event called “Heroes and Hot Dogs” from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at Mitchell Park. There will be hot dogs and refreshments, bounce houses, demonstrations by members of the fire department, and the opportunity for youngsters to meet local firefighters. To help raise funds for the fire department, sponsorships for the event are still available. If interested, contact any member of the fire crew.

Bayard Fun Day June 20

A fundraiser “Fun Day” in Bayard will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 to benefit the summer meal program. There will be kids’ games, a freewill donation meal, bingo and a silent auction.

Midwest Partnership golf outing June 26

Save the date of Friday, June 26 for the 31^st annual Midwest Partnership golf outing. The event will be held at the Lake Panorama National course. In honor of America’s 250^th birthday, there will be a contest for the “best dressed team” in patriotic attire. Visit www.midwestpartnership.com for more details.

ACGC Booster golf tourney June 26

On Friday, June 26, the ACGC Booster Club golf tournament will be held at Guthrie Center Golf Course. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with tee-off set for 10 a.m.

Golf tourney for Guthrie Center Library June 27

The fourth annual Friends of the Guthrie Center Public Library golf tournament will be held on Saturday, June 27 at the Guthrie Center Golf Course (2604 State St.). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start will kick off the tourney at 9 a.m. The tourney format is a 4-person scramble. Cost is $60 per person, which include cart and lunch. To sign up, go to https://www.guthriecenter.lib.ia.us/golf-tournament-fundraiser. Anyone interested in becoming a $100 sponsor may call the library at 641-747-8110.

Send your event information to rich@gctimesnews.com.   

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On June 3, a total of 13 players participated. Dave Kading and Sandy Rumelhart both got a 16; Robert Klever got a 21; Dick Ellis got a 24; and Dennis Betts got a 16 and two 24s.

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.

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on June 1 at 9:53 p.m. Eric Harlan Eimers-Mosier, 45, of Lawton, Oklahoma, was driving a 2025 Chevy Equinox SUV southbound on Justice Road near the intersection of 160^th Street before striking a deer entering the road from the west ditch, causing disabling damage to the front end. Estimated damage to the Equinox is $20,000. No citations were issued.