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Guthrie Center was officially named a RAGBRAI LIII overnight stay town at the RAGBRAI LIII Route Announcement Party at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee on Jan. 24.

RAGBRAI, The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. This year’s ride will be July 18-25. Guthrie Center was named the Day 2 (Monday, July 20) overnight community. Other overnight communities named include Onawa, Harlan, Boone, Marshalltown, Independence, Dyersville and Dubuque. 

Co-organizers for the event in Guthrie Center are Mike Underwood and Dennis Flanery. 

“We are excited about the opportunity to showcase our community,” Flanery said, noting how they are planning to use multiple locations across town to accommodate the crowd.

Flanery said much of the details will be worked out in weeks ahead with 18 committees to be formed to assist with the planning. Those interested in helping can contact Flanery at 641-332-3879.

This will be the shortest route in RAGBRAI’s history and the 10th hilliest, covering 391.4 miles and 16,027 feet of climb.

RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest recreational bicycle touring event in the world. It attracts participants from all 50 states and many foreign countries and has covered thousands of miles through the years with hundreds of thousands of riders. 

A video of the route announcement party can be viewed at https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-liii-route-revealed/.

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The 2025-26 Panorama Middle School Honor Roll (B average grades), an * indicates all A grades per Fall Semester Terms 1 and 2

Grade 6

Albers, Mya 1*,2

Allen, Abigail 1*,2*

Brittain, Addison

Bubeck, Wyantt 1*,2*

Carmichael, Cooper 1,2

Clark, Graham 1*,2*

Davis, Avery 1,2

Deardorff, Carter 1,2

Denham, Dane 1,2

Draper, Ledger 1,2

Fitch, Beck 1,2

Gibson, Braxton 1*,2*

Godwin, Knox 1,2

Green. Breckyn 1

Hutchins, Wyatt 1,2

Irwin, Evan 1*,2

Kidney, Adalynn 1*,2

Kinsey, Dalieeah 1

Knudsen, Raelyn 1*,2

Kramer, Lynn 1

Leo, Grant 1,2

Lund, Eleanor 1,2

Mertens, Alia 1*,2

Ocker, Paisley 1,2

Pudenz, Alexander 1,2

Recker, Hope 1*,2*

Searl, Aubree 1*,2*

Stanley, Gabe 1

Stiefel, Raylan 1,2

Taylor, Camber 1

Trinidad, Isaiah 1

Wagner, Jaiden 1

Wanninger, Lucy 1*,2*

Weaver, Zanity 1,2

Wirt, Knox 1

Grade 7

Baudler, Mya 1,2

Bedickson, Emerson 1*,2*

Skylee Boecker 2

Buckner, Neal 1,2

Cooper, Braydin 1,2

Crees, Mason 1*,2

Edginton, Farrah 1,2

Ford, Lexi 1*,2

Gotter, Loki 1,2

Griffith, Ian 1

Grove, Norah 1*,2*

Heady, Robert 1*,2

Hellman, Jessa 1*,2*

Hill, Boaz 1

Hodges, Tinsley 1,2

Hohne, Ezra 1,2

Braxton Hutchins 2

Irwin, Brennan 1,2

Isom, Clint 1*,2

Jacobsen, Lyle 1,2

Kepple, Zoey 1*,2*

Kile, Khloe

King, Ella 1,2

Kinsey, Daemmin 1,2

Leone, Lexia 1*,2*

Lopez, Elizabeth 1,2

Losee, Hunter 1,2

Lovell, Harper 1,2

Prescott, Alyssa 1*,2*

Ratcliff, Adley 1*,2*

Reha, Kale 1,2

Reising, Lyvia 1,2

Residing, Sofie 1,2*

Rechardson, Cambria 1,2

Robotham, Kyler 1,2

Rockwell, Charlotte 1*,2

Schroeder, Julianna 1*,2

Scott, Bryson 1,2

Scott, Kenslea 1*,2*

Solorzano, Edwin 1,2

Spencer, Clark, 1*,2

Stein, Isabella 1*,2*

Sweet, Khloe 2

Uhlman, Jax 1*,2

White, Madi 1*,2

Grade 8

Allen, Avery 1*,2*

Boblett, Makiya 1,2

Boblett, Willow 1,2

Brewster, Adelyn 1,2

Crandall, Cacen 1,2

Denham, Jace 1.2*

Easter, Kamron 1,2

Godwin, Adelynn 1*,2*

Hitchcock, Jace 1,2

Huitt, Madelyn 1,2

Kempf, Libby 1,2

Klein, Kashley 1*,2*

Knapp, Tessa 1,2*

Knode, Aleah 1,2

Lombard, Natalya 1*,2

Mahlstedt, Liam 1

Nolan, Lucy 1,2

Olson, Madeline 1,2

Palmer, Teagan 2

Patten, Alice 1,2

Pierce, Dakota 2

Ponstein, Mackenzie 1*,2*

Ratcliff, Caden 1*,2*

Schwartz, Tinleigh 1*,2

Stanley, Aria 1,2*

Tigges, Jairet 2

Trinidad, Aleeah 1,2

Tripple, Eli 2

Tripple, Isabelle 1,2*

Walker, William 1,3*

Way, Vivien 1,2

Wearmouth, Bryna 1,2

Wile, Lillian 1,2

Williams, Josiah 1

Zaruba, Emma 1,2*

Panorama High School Honor Roll 25-26; 3.0 “B” average, an * for all A grades per Fall Semester Terms 1 and 2

Grade 9

Ambrose, Avery 1,2*

Beaudet, Olivia 1*,2*

Davis, Madeline 1,2

Galvan, Alexia 1*,2*

Gerth, Taelyn 1,2

Gimeno-Perez, Ines 1*,2*

Gimeno-Perez, Jorge 1,2

Glade, Jacey 1,2

Hall, Alyssa 1

Hellman, Hannah 1*,2*

Kelly, Maliya 1,2

Losee, Evan 1

Mckee, Quinlan 1,2

Miller, Libby 1*,2*

Nelson, Bently 1*,2*

Nolan, Emma 1,2

Olson, Madielynn 1,2

Pudenz, Anabel 1*,2*

Ty Ratcliff 1

Reising, April 1,2

Schaefer, Lillian 2

Spencer, Rhaica 1,2

Stanley, Alyssa 1,2

Starr, Tatem 1,2

Storesund, Kain 1,2

Thompson, Tanner 1,2

Wagner, Addison 1,2

Walker, Kaylynn 1,2

Waltz, Abbey 1,2

Grade 10

Allen, Bennett 2

Arganbright, Meredith 1,2

Bahrenfuss, Braden 1*,2*

Bell, Devonne 1

Clark, Wilson 1*,2*

Crees, Ashley 1*,2*

Davidson, Isabelle 1*,2

Deardorff, Connor 1,2

Deardorff, Corbin 1,2

Dishman, Hannah 2

Fett, Ruth 1*,2*

Frei, Chiara 1,2*

Gliozzo, Greta 1*,2*

Hansen, Sam 1*,2

Hayden, Chris 1,2

Heman, Norah 1

Herring, Marlee 1*,2*

Jacobsen, Malia *1,2

Jara-Cruz, Ana 1,2

Johnson, Emma 1,2

Kastner, Leah 1*,2

Knode, Andrea 1,2

Knudsen, Calista 1*,2*

LeClair, Kaidance 1

Leone, Adrian 1

Lund, Eliot 1,2

Meinecke, Mason 1,2

Michaelson, Kaylee 1,2

Monrroy-Nunez, Xiamara 1,2

Nolan, Miley 1

Reynolds, Elle 1,2

Rivas, Sara 1*,2*

Schwartz, Berkeley 1*,2*

Sheehy, Nolan 1,2

Small, Miyah 1*,2*

Solorzano, Sophie 1,2

Stagg, Evynn 1,2

Stanley, Cruz 1*,2

Steenblock, Brody 1,2

Steiner, Blake 1,2

Thorn, Ava 1*,2*

Triple, Grace 1*,2*

Vogel, Court 2

Vogel, Jaxon 1

Wachter, Alexis 2

Walker, Baylee 1,2*

Walker, Emma 1*,2*

Wearmouth, Bladyn 1,2*

Grade 11

Bauer, Maci 1,2

Brinker-Owen, Luke 1*,2

Byerly, Hayden 1

Carstens, Cole 1*,2

Clark, Xavier 2

Cooper, Eli 1,2

Cruz, Crandal 1,2

Draper, Reed 1

Fitch, Hadley 1,2

Flinn, Naomi 1,2

Galicia, Huber 1*,2*

Gimeno-Perez, Nerea 1*,2*

Godwin, Piper 1,2

Greenlee, Issak 1.2

Greenlee, Lillian 1,2*

Hellman, Hailey 1*,2*

Huitt, Sabrina 1,2

Isom, Danica 1,2

Kallhoff, Henry 1,2

Kelly, Bella 1*,2*

Kempf, Hunter 1

Kepple, Serenity 1,2

Kinsey, Daphanee 1,2

Lawrence, Jadyn 1*,2*

Lestina, Kyle 1

Lopez, Zander 1

Lutz, Morgan 1,2*

Martin, Navira 1,2

Mertens, Holliday 1*,2*

Meyer, Parker 1,2

Olson, Alexis 1,2

Ponstein, Nolan 1,2

Randol, Jessica 1,2

Ratcliff, Trey 1,2

Recker, Gracie 1*,2

Rochholz, Kylie 1*,2*

Sebern, Elijah 1,2

Smith, Blake 1,2

Stauffer, Jaxson 1,2

Waltz, Natalie 1*,2*

Wasson, Riley 1,2

White, Bridget 1,2

Grade 12

Arganbright, Lillie 2 Ashworth, Latyn 1*

Astley, Addison 1,2

Bachmeyer, Lilly 1*,2*

Berhow, Easton 1,2

Burchfield, Dylan 1*,2*

Burnett, Almiranda 1

Byerly, Landon 1

Carico, Ella 1*,2

Clark, Landon 1,2

Clara, Colby

Crees, Morgan 1

Dawes, Bryce 1*

Donovan, Dylan 1,2

Fett, Mary 1*,2*

Galvan, Brayden 1*,2*

Garcia, Emily 1

Gibson, Sara 1*,2*

Haines, Brooklyn 2

Halamar, Ainsley 1*,2

Hayden, Zachary 1*,2*

Holman, Blake 2

Hummel, Evelyn 1*,2

Johnson, Evan 1

Joynes, Nevaeh 1

Kaster, Cody 2

Kinsey, David 1,2

Kirschbaum, Joshua 2*

Knapp, Conner 1

Laabs, Miranda 1*,2

Lleshi, Lydia 1*,2*

Lovell, Ellis 1*,2

Lovell, Mary 1*, 2*

Lund, Elaine 1*,2

McCarthy, Margaret 1*

Meacham, Jemma 1*,2*

Meinecke, Brayden 1*,2*

Michaelson, Kasey 1,2

Molloy, Elah 1.2

Monrroy-Nunez, Cristian 1,2

Ploeger, Karleen 1*,2

Reynolds, Annabelle 1*,2

Rochholz, Aden 1*,2*

Schathorst, Niahna 1

Schwartz, Blake 1,2

Shaffer, Jackson 1,2

Spencer, Nathaniel 1*,2

Thompson, Ava 1*,2*

Wagner, Austin 1*,2

Walker, Peyton 1,2

Wasson, Alexis 1*,2

Woolheater, Taylin 1*,2

Young, Casey 2

Zaruba, Abigail 1*,2*

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Whiterock was honored to accept recognition in 3 categories for the Resilient Iowa Communities Awards on Jan. 21 at the Iowa State Capitol, presented by the University of Northern Iowa. These awards recognize the team effort it takes to strengthen sustainability, environmental health and quality of life in our community.

Whiterock received GOLD Status for 2 categories: Land Use and Environmental Management.

Whiterock received SILVER Status for 1 category: Buildings and Energy.

Whiterock has worked to focus on long-term planning, completing a Strategic Plan in 2025 and finalizing a first-ever Master Site Plan in early 2026 that will help guide land use and conservation priorities for the next 20 years. Current efforts include identifying and mapping ecological sensitive and remnant native landscapes to prioritize protection, restoration and interpretation.

Whiterock also implements hands-on land management practices, including prescribed burns, invasive species removal and habitat restoration to support native plant and wildlife communities. As one of Iowa’s only non-profit land trusts, Whiterock provides public access to conservation land and engages volunteers and community partners in stewardship and educational outreach activities that strengthen regional conservation efforts.

Improving the sustainability and diversity of our organization is always a top priority. In 2025, Whiterock focused on updating all lighting across 5,500 acres to low-wattage LED lighting to reduce light pollution through the use of dark sky-friendly fixtures.

“Whiterock is proud to continue to cohesively connect our conservation efforts with our outdoor recreational opportunities to continue to help advocate for healthy, sustainable landscapes that educate through active practice, while we protect and restore”, says Executive Director Kate Compton.

Accepting the awards are Whiterock Executive Director Kate Compton, Green Iowa AmeriCorps member Analisa, Whiterock Board Members Todd Coffelt and Nate Reagen.

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The ACGC FFA Chapter welcomed Iowa FFA State Officer Kesley Greenslade and District Officer Lauren Comes to a chapter visit on Jan. 8. While at the high school, they discussed opportunities in FFA, and the students participated in leadership-building activities. This opportunity was open to any students who were interested in attending. Throughout the morning, the officers highlighted the importance of working together, being a leader and learning to communicate effectively through many of the activities that they presented to the two different groups.

After the two morning sessions, the officers then met with the ACGC Officer team to work on team-building activities, as well as how to balance their responsibilities by leaning on each other for support.

During a year of service to the organization, Iowa FFA officers serve as ambassadors for agriculture and the FFA. They travel to FFA chapters throughout the state to connect with members and talk about the many opportunities available to students enrolled in agricultural education.

Agricultural education incorporates three aspects of learning. The classroom provides basic knowledge. FFA develops leadership and personal skills. A Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) provides hands-on learning while working or in an agricultural business.

The Iowa FFA Association comprises 270 local chapters preparing more than 20,000 students for future career opportunities. FFA activities and award programs complement instruction in agricultural education by giving students practical experience in applying agricultural skills and knowledge gained in classes. Through agricultural education, FFA makes a positive difference in students’ lives by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Shane Martinson reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. on Highway 44.  Katelyn Irene Olive, 33, of Guthrie Center was driving a 2017 Nissan Rogue S westbound on Highway 44 and struck a deer, causing an estimated $1,800 in damage to the Nissan. 

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Guthrie County Deputy Todd Thorn reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Jan. 22 at 12:37 p.m. on Highway 44. Denis Ray James, 73, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring van eastbound on Highway 44 and collided with a deer, causing an estimated $4,000 in damage to the van.