The Earlham Early Bird Track Meet will serve as the beginning of the outdoor season for many area teams. Panorama head track coach Greg Thompson says he chose to go to the Earlham meet this year, instead of Greene County, because at Earlham he’ll see more familiar foes. “More of our conference, local schools. Colo-Nesco, Earlham, Grand View, Iowa Christian, Saydel, Van Meter and West Central Valley will all be there.”

The meet begins at 4:30 pm next Monday at Earlham High School.