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Wed
09
Jan

County ready for winter weather

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 09:51

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Journalist

“We are doing pretty good this year,” said County Engineer Rafe Koopman, talking about the county’s preparations for winter weather.  “We got prepared for winter in September and October, despite the rain that we received.”

Wed
02
Jan

Couple builds energy-efficient home with future in mind

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:43

Chris Schoen and Laura Elsinger built a home near Garnavillo with attention to stewardship of the land and environment. (Photo submitted)

Submitted by 

Natasha Hegmann,

Clayton County Conservation Awareness Network

Archaelogists investigate hundreds of years into the past, but local archaeologists Laura Elsinger and Chris Schoen chose to envision generations into the future when building their dream home.

Wed
02
Jan

Kopecky's legendary lighted Christmas display

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:42

Each year the home of Joyce and Norman Kopecky, located at 919 North 2nd Street, lights up the community with holiday spirit. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Caroline Rosacker

Each Christmas season the house of Norman and Joyce Kopecky, located at 919 North Second Street in Guttenberg, transforms into an array of magical Christmas delight. 

Kopecky has been decorating his home for the Christmas holidays for approximately 50 years. 

Wed
02
Jan

Verdus L. Patzner

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 09:05

Verdus L. Patzner, 92, of Dubuque died Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center. 

Visitation was Wednesday, Jan. 2, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Dubuque, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, conducted by Rev. Steve Rosonke.

Entombment was at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum. 

Wed
02
Jan

Harland G. Grunder Jr.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 09:05

Harland G. Grunder Jr., 77, of Clayton, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

A celebration of life was held Friday, Dec. 27, at the Garnavillo Community Center.

Harland was born on Aug. 16, 1941, in Muscatine, the son of Harland Sr. and Anita (Hartman) Grunder.

Wed
26
Dec

Herbert Simons

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 09:51

Herbert Simons, 81, of Colesburg, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg. 

Visitation was Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

Interment was at Brown Cemetery, Colesburg.

Wed
26
Dec

Swimming pool progress update

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 09:50

The concrete pour for the new swimming pool floor is complete. An unseasonably mild November and December has provided Portzen Construction Inc. the perfect weather conditions for completing this portion of the project. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg municipal swimming pool project is well underway and close to budget and schedule. 

A recent visit to the construction site and a meeting with Portzen Construction Superintendent Brian Vize provided an update on the project. 

Wed
26
Dec

Choir director Marlene McLane - a dedicated musician

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 09:47

The St. Mary's carolers dropped in to former choir director Marlene McLane's home to surprise her with a cheerful holiday performance. From left are Lois and Harry Bries, Carla Bolsinger, Diane Bieber, Marge Elsinger, Carol and John Hartmann, Wendy Shea and director Gina Dahlstrom-Osburn. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Let music touch your soul. This statement hung on the wall as a decorative embellishment in the comfortable living room of newly-retired choir director Marlene McLane of Guttenberg. 

Visiting with McLane at her kitchen table, surrounded by sparkling holiday cheer, she emotionally described her beloved experience as St. Mary's choir director. 

Wed
19
Dec

Trinity Chrismon tree tells the story of the Christian faith

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 10:37

From left, June Zhiss and Norma Thiese work on new Chrismons that will decorate a tree at Trinity Lutheran Church this holiday season. Each ornament has a symbolic meaning for Christians. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Shelia Tomkins

History tells us that Christmas trees came into general popularity in Europe many centuries ago, when Christians adapted the pagan custom of decorating winter festivals with evergreens. It is speculated that Martin Luther was the first person to bring a tree into the house as part of  Christmas observances. In the 1800s, trees were mainly decorated with edible decorations.

Wed
19
Dec

Christmas memories of the young at heart

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 10:29

Residents from the Guttenberg Care Center and Eagle Ridge Assisted Living enjoyed a lively conversation sharing Christmas memories. Front from left are Rosella Dugan, Arletta Hankes and Don Wirkler; back row, John Youngblut, Gladys Georgeson and Donna Bodensteiner. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A group of residents at the Guttenberg Care Center and Eagle Ridge Assisted Living recently gathered together for an impromptu conversation recalling Christmas memories.

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