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It included crayons, Minions and giggles.But the first day of school at Panorama Elementary School started out on a serious note, with the continuing tradition of a flag raising to mark the first day.Mike Arganbright — an Air Force veteran and Veterans of Foreign Wars member — and Robert Laidley —...
Sitting in a colorful classroom inside Panorama Elementary School, Mark Johnston cracks a smile with his wife Danielle, a kindergarten teacher in the building, over a daily text message he receives from a friend.“Some are not appropriate, but those types of things brighten your day and make you...
When he was about 12, with rock classics on the brain, Jake Kemble saved up $99 to buy a guitar and amplifier.
He took them home and started playing.
At first, it wasn’t always pretty, his father, Scott Kemble, recalled with a laugh.
“I told my wife, ‘If that little boy ever makes anything that...
Bacon makes everything better.
The second annual “BACooN Ride” — a 72-mile cruise on bicycles around the interior loop of the Raccoon River Valley Trail — certainly sizzled in Guthrie County on June 20.
The salty, fatty, flavorful food was everywhere as riders traveled from Waukee to Adel, Redfield...
Resting on a plaid armchair, a battered sign lists “Man Cave” rules.They include: “Women by invitation only. Best way to be invited: Bring alcamahol; show up naked.”It’s one of the more quirky items available for sale at Abigail Annie’s Interiors, a home decor, gift and antique shop and interiors...
Scattered among old train cars and buildings, Iowa artists sold their wares. Musicians performed for an audience lolling on the grass, their mics, amps and cords strung across makeshift stages in front of an old post office and law office.The Guthrie County Arts Council’s fourth annual Art in the...
Doris Bennett knows a little bit about the Drake Relays.Bennett, 77, who has local ties to some big-time track and field enthusiasts from Panora, hasn’t missed the world-class track meet held every April in Des Moines in 48 years.This spunky, sport-loving grandma and her late husband, Pete, turned...
Joe Hanner is from Guthrie County, so its only fitting the director of the Guthrie County Conservation Board (GCCB) would promote outdoor activities in the county. “There’s a lot to offer in Guthrie County regarding outdoor recreation and natural resources,” said Hanner, who grew up at Stuart...
Kim Lubeck is a throwback to the days when a gas station provided fuel and service for a vehicle.Nowadays gas is primarily sold by a convenience store chain and auto repair is an individual business.Lubeck is unique. He provides gas, a repair and maintenance service plus running a convenience store...
Patrick Moylan didn’t just drive past a “for sale” sign and wonder what lurked behind the door.With interested clients in tow, the major real-estate agent spent most of his life exploring properties.He could look at houses all day long with those whose dreams were populated by open floor plans,...
