With just about two months left in 2024, the Panora mayor looks back on progress and good that has occurred so far. Mayor Curtis Thornberry says that the city has had a really busy year, finishing some key projects. He mentions that while some like the Jackson Street project, which redeveloped some of the southwest part of the town, took a little longer to complete than expected, and he’s happy to have that project done.

(Guthrie Center, Iowa) – The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports there were three recent, non-injury accidents. Most recently, at around 7:45-a.m. Sunday (Oct. 27), a semi pulling a grain hopper and driven by 38-year-old William A. Hike, of Grand Junction, was traveling south in the 1200 block of Justice Road, when the rig struck a black Angus cow on the road. The animal – owned by Steve Schwartz, of Bayard – died on impact. It was valued at $1,500. The 2004 Peterbilt semi sustained $1,500 (minor) damage.

A Waukee pair each faces domestic assault charges after a dispute in the home Tuesday morning turned physical. Daniel B. Seeka, 29, of 1043 Maywood Lane, Waukee, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood. Lataye Doe, 26, of 1043 Maywood Lane, Waukee, was charged with second-offense domestic abuse...

An Iowa man accused of kidnapping a child, leading to a statewide Amber Alert, pursuit, and standoff, will serve at least five years in prison.

The Adair – Casey / Guthrie Center School Boards discussed security in their most recent meetings in the last few months. Superintendent Josh Rasmussen says that during one meeting, he discussed with the two Boards that he and some other district administrators met with law enforcement and discussed different ways that the buildings in the district could be safer, and created some safety plans. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio that they also discussed sharing access to their security camera feeds.

A trucker was uninjured in a Guthrie County crash over the weekend, but the bovine he struck was not as fortunate. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at approximately 7:43 a.m. on Sunday in the 1200 block of Justice Road, about a mile south of Bayard. Authorities say 38-year-old William Anthony Hike of Grand Junction was traveling southbound in a 2004 Peterbilt semi-tractor trailer and collided with a Black Angus cow that had wandered onto the road. Hike was uninjured in the collision, but the bovine, owned by Steven Schwartz, was killed by the impact. Damage to the semi was estimated at approximately $1,500.

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The Guthrie County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session today. The Board will consider for approval an appeal on a decision for a building permit in Stuart by the county zoning administrator, suspension of taxes for a parcel of land, then hear from County Engineer Josh Sebern for a department update. In his report, Sebern will discuss the Guthrie County Pledge to Roadway Safety Action Plan, then the Board will consider for approval the annual review of the Weed Commissioners report and annual appointment of the Weed Commissioner.

EARLHAM, Iowa — Frustrations are high in Earlham after a local childcare center announced it would be closing its doors, giving little notice or explanation to parents and employees. Little Leaps Learning Academy in Earlham will officially close on November 1st. Employees and parents at the childcare center in...

As fall continues and winter gets closer, the illnesses that come with the season are continuing to become more prevalent as well. Guthrie County Health Services Director Jotham Arber says that for those who are looking to get ahead of some of the regular illnesses that individuals face, like influenza and Covid, vaccines are available at Guthrie County Public Health, and through immunization clinics that they hold. He also shares other locations where residents can receive an immunization should they want one.

Senior AJ Draper finished his final season with the Panorama Panthers taking his pads off for the final time. In the wide receiver and linebacker slot for the Panthers, Draper had 82 carriers with 410 total rushing yards. AJ would often times find himself throwing the football down field, going 21/37 in passing catches/attempts throwing for 56.8% with 207 passing yards this season. AJ threw for one touchdown and one interception, and was as essential on defense as he was offensively for the Panthers with 26 total tackles throughout the season with 20 of those being solo tackles.

It is an exciting time for the Panorama Panthers cross country team as the Panther girls team advances to the state meet on Saturday as a team, while Noah Poldberg will be the lone Panther to represent the boys at the state meet. To qualify, Poldberg would cross the finish line in third place at the state qualifying race hosted by ACGC High School on the 24th, with a time of 17:42.2 seconds and needed to place in the top 15 to qualify as an individual.

Report of an accident in the 600 blk of Soumas, no injuries. Unit 1 1982 ford driven by Troy Anderson of Perry. Damage approx. $1000. Unit 2 2025 Nissan Driven by Janice Tolle of Adel, IA. Damage approx. $2000. Accident occurred an hour before it was reported, driver 1 turned...

During the regular Oct. 29 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors heard a request to appeal the zoning administrator’s decision for a building permit at 3276 268th St. in Stuart. The requestor, identified as Mr. Bagby, explained that he would like to build a small...

Adel-DeSoto-Minburn Junior Eliza Schmidt has made history for her diving accomplishments. ADM partners with the Waukee School District for swimming and diving, as Schmidt broke the Waukee record for 11 dives resulting in an overall score of 407.65. The new record surpasses the Mali McGregor’s old mark of 403 back in 2020. Schmidt has now placed herself statistically as Waukee’s top diver and still has one more year to keep striving further.

Senior Hope Hammond left an impact on the West Central Valley Wildcats volleyball team in the two short years that she was a member of the squad. This season alone, in her second and final year with the Wildcats, Hammond would lead the team in kills with 128 kills in 344 attempts. In her first year with the team, Hammond would come in second in total kills with 117 during the 2023-24 season in 495 attempts.

During the Oct. 28 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, City Clerk Kris Arrasmith asked the council to consider approving the city’s downtown TIF area for another five years. The council unanimously approved this. The council set a public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for...

(Greenfield, Iowa) – The Adair County Board of Supervisors met this (Wednesday) morning (Oct. 30), in Greenfield. During their regular weekly session, the Board acknowledged a Manure Management Plan (MMP) update from Rose Acre Farms, and approved a Child Abuse Prevention Grant draw-down. The Board accepted the 2024 Annual Weed Commissioner’s report from Nathan Jensen. And, the Adair County Supervisors approved a request from Sheriff Jeff Vandewater, to advertise for a opening being created as of January 1st, due to the retirement of a Sheriff’s Department employee.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Madison County in south central Iowa... Union County in south central Iowa... Ringgold County in south central Iowa... Adams County in southwestern Iowa... Taylor County in southwestern Iowa... Southeastern Adair County in southwestern Iowa... * Until 300 PM CDT. * At 213 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Corning to near Conway to near Sheridan, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Creston, Mount Ayr, Corning, Bedford, Lenox, Sun Valley Lake, Green Valley Lake, Lake Icaria, Afton, Orient, Clearfield, Lorimor, Diagonal, Kellerton, Prescott, Blockton, Gravity, Tingley, Nodaway, and Macksburg. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

The Greene County Board of Supervisors met Monday in regular session. During reports, County Environmental Administrator Chuck Wenthold mentioned that the ultrasonic device had arrived to be installed on the Greene County Courthouse roof. This is to be a deterrent that only birds can hear so they do not peck at the roof and further deteriorate it over time.