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Jackson Thomas Grambart of Panora has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Grambart, a senior majoring in accounting, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Business.

Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Listed below are the minimum requirements for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Students can be on the Deans’ List for more than one college.

• College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 3.75; Interim Dean Thomas Burkey.
• College of Architecture, 3.75; Dean Kevin G. Van Den Wymelenberg.
• College of Arts and Sciences, 3.7; Interim Dean Patrick Dussault.
• College of Business, 3.6; Dean Kathy Farrell.
• College of Education and Human Sciences, 3.75; Dean Jeff Reese.
• College of Engineering, 3.7; Dean Lance C. Perez.
• College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 3.7; Interim Dean Adam Wagler.
• Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 3.7; Dean Andy Belser.
• Explore Center for undeclared, pre-engineering, pre-health and pre-law students, 3.6; Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education Amy Goodburn.

For the full Deans’ List, visit https://go.unl.edu/deanslist-fall25.

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On Feb. 4, a total of six players participated. Wayne Nickel got the only high hand of 18.

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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Across Iowa, residents are choosing to care for their yards in ways that protect kids, pets, pollinators and the environment. At the heart of this shift is a simple idea: when neighbors look out for each other, small individual actions can create big community change.

Good Neighbor Iowa is a statewide educational initiative that encourages individuals, schools and communities to reduce unnecessary pesticide use and create healthier outdoor spaces for everyone. It is about supporting each other in making choices that lead to safer play areas, stronger pollinator habitats, and cleaner soil and water.

A key part of this effort is the network of Local Champions across the state. These are everyday Iowans who share resources, answer questions and start friendly conversations about safer lawn‑care practices in their community. Their work shows that meaningful environmental change doesn’t need to come from a big agency or a laboratory; it can begin with a short conversation across a fence line.

In Guthrie County, spaces like Springbrook State Park and Lenon Mill Park serve as a reminder of the value of clean, healthy outdoor environments. Choosing pesticide‑free practices in your own yard helps protect the very places the community enjoys most, since chemicals applied at home can be carried by the wind or wash into storm drains, eventually impacting neighborhood parks, rivers and pollinator habitats.

Residents can take the Good Neighbor Iowa pledge or learn more about becoming a Local Champion at Goodneighboriowa.org.

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The 2026 Panorama Dance team’s Show of Shows was held on Sunday, Feb. 1 at Panorama High School. The program celebrated the team’s 2025-2026 competition season and highlighted the team’s talent, leadership, sportsmanship and strong community involvement. Achievements included:

• Team earned Division I ratings in Jazz, Lyrical, and Contemporary at state
• 2nd Place at State — Jazz
• 2nd Place at State — Contemporary
• 3rd Place at State — Lyrical
• All Panorama soloists received Division I ratings, with multiple top-10 state placements

Senior Lexi Wasson was recognized immediately following the opening routine. Team awards and lettering presentations held midway through the show

Guest dancers from the West Central Valley Dance Team (WCV) included:

• Addisyn Leonard — two-time Class IV State Champion
• Scarlett Putney — Class IV State Runner-Up (2nd place)
• Adalyn Weber — featured guest performer

Youth clinic group Pantopia performed. (They also appeared at several basketball halftime shows this season). The middle school dance team performed alongside the high school team.

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Whiterock Conservancy is looking for volunteer campground hosts located near Coon Rapids for the 2026 recreational camping season. The campground hosts major responsibilities are to help register campers, provide scheduled cleaning for the restroom/shower facilities, sell firewood and provide general information to the public.

Campground hosts need to provide their own camping unit to be placed on a full hookup site provided by Whiterock Conservancy free of charge. The position is available mid-May through mid-September (dates variable with weather). Applicants should be friendly, dependable and enjoy working with people. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and pass a background check.

Campground host applications and a complete volunteer job description are available at:

Whiterock Conservancy
1436 Highway 141
Coon Rapids, IA 50058

For more information, call 712-790-8221 x2 or email executivedirector@whiterockconservancy.org