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Fridays and Saturdays: 7 p.m.Sunday: 2 p.m.

March 8-10Lego Movie 2

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COMING SOON: ISN’T IT ROMANTIC, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3, CAPTAIN MARVEL

Come help celebrate Virginia Harrison’s

80th Birthday!

March 9, 2019Panora Community Center

115 W Main St, Panora, IA 50216

1PM-4PM

Love,Your family

of the accomplishments of his players over the years.

He’s had 61 1st Team All-District players and about the same number of 2nd Team and Honorable Mention players.

Thirty-one of his players have been recognized for All-State honors at 25-plus players went on to play college football.

One of those players – Jordan Carstens – was two-year captain

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at Iowa State and upon graduation played for the Carolina Panthers. Nine of his players have been selected to play in the Shrine Bowl.

“Coaching these young men over the years has been a pleasure and a privilege,” Alumbaugh said. “I can’t imagine any career that could have been as rewarding and fulfilling as this one has been.”

Alumbaugh served as an assistant coach for the Iowa Shrine All-Star game in 2010, and was named 2011 IFCA Coach of the Year for Class 1A/2A Region 4.

He cites his student-athletes

as his greatest accomplishments. His coaching style has been – and continues to be – focused on the “life lessons of cooperation, team building, discipline, accountability and hard work.”

The prestigious award is named for Walt Fiegel, the long-time football coach at East High School in Sioux City, Iowa. Fiegel’s Black Raider team won the Class 4A State Title in 1984. He also served as the Executive Secretary of the Iowa Football Coaches Association for 17 years, from 1977-1994. After Coach Fiegel passed away in 2003, the award in his honor began in 2004.

“This award recognizes a person who embodies the high character,

integrity, concern for kids, and service to the profession that were evident during Coach Fiegel’s career,” according to the website for the Iowa Football Coaches Association. The winner is selected by IFCA member coaches.

Alumbaugh was overwhelmed to receive the recognition: “It was definitely a surprise and nothing I would have ever expected,” he said. “The people who’ve received this award previously are a ‘Who’s Who’ of Iowa coaches, and I was humbled to be considered for this honor.”

Alumbaugh received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri, and was working on his

Masters in physical education when he took his first job.

His family moved to Iowa in 1986 and he was a purebred livestock breeder until 2000.

He and his wife, JoAnn, have three grown children: Brent, who lives in Grand Junction, Colo,; Brandon (B.J.), who lives in Knoxville, Tenn. with is wife, Liz; and Brooke Grett, who lives in Altoona with her husband, Sam, and their two children, Ada (6) and Greysen (3).

Alumbaugh and his family were honored during the 3A game of the State Football Finals in Cedar Falls and again on March 1 at the Iowa Football Coaches Association’s Annual Banquet.

scientific equipment. All are work related skills that can be taught and understood in an academic setting starting in the elementary grades.

Any Guthrie County community members who have talents or skills to share with student learners are encouraged to participate in events like this STEM Festival, or help in other ways such as setting up a classroom visit.

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is a made up

of leaders in higher education, business, pre-K through 12 educators, as well as state and local government officials.

The STEM Council is led by Governor Kim Reynolds and Accumold President and CEO Roger Hargens of Ankeny.

Exhibitors such as the Blank Park Zoo, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa DNR, Panora Telco, Rose Acre Farms and many other companies and organizations will be participating in the STEM Festival.

Questions regarding the event may be directed to the Guthrie County Extension Office at 641.747.2276.

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DNR monitoring manganese in public water supplies in IowaTHe IOWa DePaRTMeNT OF NaTURaL ReSOURCeS

BAGLEY, Iowa – Test results received by the Iowa DNR have determined that the City of Bagley’s drinking water supply contains levels of manganese higher than the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) health advisory levels (HAL) in drinking water of 0.3 mg/L (infants) and 1.0 mg/L (adults), respectively. The City of Bagley’s results showed 1.4 mg/L; and therefore, a Public Notice is being issued by the City.

The DNR recommends all users of the drinking water system, use bottled water or an alternative source of water for making formula for infants, drinking, and food preparation.

The US EPA recommends that infants up to 6 months of age should not be given water with manganese concentrations greater than 0.3 mg/L for more than a total of 10 days per year, nor should water be used to make formula for

more than 10 days per year. The US EPA recommends the general population should not ingest water with manganese concentrations greater than 1 mg/L for more than a total of 10 days per year. Much lower levels of manganese in drinking water can result in noticeable staining and taste complaints. It is for this reason that the US EPA has a secondary drinking water guideline of 0.05 mg/L.

Adult’s drinking water with high levels of manganese for many years may experience impacts to their nervous system, resulting in behavioral changes and other nervous system effects, including slow and clumsy movements. Some studies have shown that too much manganese during childhood may also have effects on the brain, which may affect learning and behavior.

Too much manganese can increase the risk of health problems, particularly for infants under 6 months old. Infants are more at risk than older children and adults

because their brains and bodies are quickly developing. Formula-fed infants get enough manganese from formula to meet their dietary needs. However, they may get too much manganese (above the recommended amount for nutrition) in their bodies when formula is mixed with water that contains manganese.

Manganese is a naturally occurring element found in soil, water, and air. It is commonly found in the food we eat, including nuts, legumes, seeds, grains, and green leafy vegetables and in drinking water. Our bodies require small amounts of manganese to stay healthy. Adults and children get enough manganese from the foods we eat. Infants and children get enough manganese from breast-milk, food, or formula.

Manganese historically has been known throughout the drinking water community as an aesthetic issue that did not present known health concerns. Aesthetically, manganese may cause a brown

color in drinking water and may leave black deposits on sinks and bathroom fixtures. However, current research is changing the way the drinking water community responds to manganese.

The US EPA recently advised the Iowa DNR to require acute public notice to public water supplies with manganese concentrations in drinking water above the HAL. The first acute public notice was issued to the City of Bagley on March 1, 2019. The City of Bagley’s public water supply system currently does not provide treatment for manganese. However, the Iowa DNR recently approved a Preliminary Engineering Report submitted by the City for construction of a new treatment plant.

If you are concerned about the levels of manganese in your drinking water, and you obtain your water from a public water supply system, you should contact representatives of your public water supply system and request the concentration of

manganese. Please be aware that not all systems are required to test for manganese. If you obtain your water from a private well and suspect high manganese in your drinking water, you should contact your local county health department. If you are concerned about your health from manganese exposure, discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider.

The Iowa DNR’s regulations do not specifically address the health advisory for manganese. However, the Iowa DNR does have authority to require public notice for any situation with significant potential to have serious adverse effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure.

The Iowa DNR is currently working on a monitoring plan to identify the public water supply systems in the state that may have levels of manganese in drinking water that exceed the HAL.

How the American Cancer Society is making an impact on colorectal cancergUTHRIe CeNTeR, IOWa –

MONDay, MaRCH 11, 2019

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March of each year. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month offers the American Cancer Society an opportunity to increase awareness that regular screening is one of the most powerful weapons against colorectal cancer. It is also an opportunity to provide information about colorectal cancer screening options and identify, address, and educate on common overall barriers to screening and barriers that exist within communities. Learn the basics of colorectal cancer, American Cancer Society angles of attack, and share stories of our work and our impact online and offline to help lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Up to 30% of people who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer have a family history of the disease. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., when men and women are combined. More than 50,000 people are expected to die from the disease this year alone. The death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping in both men and women for several decades due to

a number of likely reasons. One is that colorectal polyps are now being found more often by screening and removed before they can develop into cancers or when the disease is easier to treat. In addition, treatment for colorectal cancer has improved over the last few decades.

Although the overall death rate has continued to drop, deaths from colorectal cancer among people younger than age 55 have increased 1% per year from 2007 and 2016. Additionally, U.S. “hotspots” for colon and rectal cancer death rates include the lower Mississippi delta, west central Appalachia, and eastern Virginia and North Carolina. And, research shows that about half of the difference in survival is due to differences in insurance coverage.

The ACS recommends people at average risk start regular screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. But those at increased risk may need to be screened earlier, be screened more often, or get specific tests. Several types of screening options are available, including simple, affordable, take-home tests. People should talk to their health care provider about their risk for colorectal cancer and which screening test is the best option.

And, they should talk to their health insurance company about coverage. The most important thing is to get screened, no matter which test a person may choose. However, if a test other than a colonoscopy is chosen, any abnormal test result needs to be followed up with a colonoscopy.

For those at any age, symptoms such as blood in the stool or unexplained weight loss are not normal and should be reported to a health care provider who can help decide what diagnostic tests should be done.

The 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer is 90% when it’s found early at a localized stage. The 5-year survival rate drops if the cancer is not found until it’s already spread to regional or distant sites in the body.

If you haven’t been screened for colorectal cancer, or are overdue for your regular screening, don’t wait. Talk to your doctor about the screening option that’s right for you. No matter which test you choose, the most important thing is to get screened.

It’s important to get screened even if you don’t have symptoms. Colorectal cancer might not cause

symptoms right away. Many people with early stage colorectal cancer have it and don’t know it.

Talk to your friends and family about the importance of screening. It can save lives

March 20 is Kick Butts Day – a day when thousands of advocates speak up against tobacco. In the 1950s, the American Cancer Society conducted some the first research that demonstrated the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Today, we know that tobacco smoke contributes to cancers of the throat, larynx, esophagus, colon, pancreas, and more. The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN have been leading anti-smoking efforts for decades and continue to make progress in this important work.

The American Cancer Society is asking everyone in our communities to join or form teams to fundraise or volunteer at the event to stand shoulder to shoulder together with cancer patients and those supporting them at the 2019 Relay For Life of Guthrie County – 20 Years of Givin’ Cancer the Boot-Saturday,

June 22 at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds Event Center. Please join our mission to attack cancer as a team and register at www.relayforlife.org/guthriecountyia! If you are interested or would like more information on how you can get involved please contact Becky Peterson, Relay for Life of Guthrie County Event Lead at 515.339.4223.

Upcoming events: St. Paddy’s Day -9 Pin Bowling

Tournament & Relay Kickoff-Saturday, March 23rd-3pm, 6pm & 9pm-Incredibowl-Guthrie Center-$25 per bowler. Reserve your spot today by calling Incredibowl after 5pm at 641.332.2352.

Survivor Celebration-Guthrie County Hospital, Sneakers Café-Wednesday, April 24th-6pm

Please “Like” and follow us on Facebook at “Relay For Life of Guthrie County”.

By joining the Relay For Life event, you can help attack cancer from every angle and be a part of the fight! Together we can beat our biggest rival, cancer!

Fourteen card players showed up Feb. 21. Joe Kopaska got a 24 to win the kitty.

Four tables of 16 point pitch players gathered February 28. Joanne Zieser & Robert Klever had high games with Debbie Kiefer & Olive Ditmars trailed with the low score. Ilene Tallman & Milo Rees had traveling

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Perry Fine arts series will present the Drake University Chorale in concert on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 7 p.m., at the Perry Performing Arts Center, 1200 18th Street in Perry.

The concert is free with donations accepted and is open to the public. The arts center is handicapped accessible.

Local Focus on Cable Channels: Local programming shown 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

alcoholics anonymous & Serenity group: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Panora Community Center.