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03
Nov

Peoples State Bank adds to experienced staff


Tammy Kinley (left) and Michele Stram have recently joined the experienced, friendly staff at Peoples State Bank in Guttenberg. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Peoples State Bank in Guttenberg has recently added two new members to their already experienced, friendly staff. 

Michele Stram was promoted as branch manager in September and Tammy Kinley as a loan officer in May. The two women have been employed with Peoples State Bank in Prairie du Chien, Wis., for several years.  

Wed
03
Nov

Blood shortage continues, blood drive here on Nov. 5

With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. In fact, the current blood supply is the lowest the Red Cross has seen this time of year in more than a decade. 

A blood drive will be held at the Guttenberg Municipal Building, 502 South First Street, on Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wed
03
Nov

St. Paul Church celebrates 100th anniversary


With the exception of general maintenance and building upkeep, the interior and exterior of St. Paul Church in Guttenberg has remained much the same as the original footprint. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ was faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if we hold fast our confidence and pride in our hope. Hebrews 3:4-6.

Wed
27
Oct

Friendship Flower Farm has successful first year


An array of colorful field cuttings are harvested from Friendship Flower Farm's gardens to sell at Guttenberg's Farmers Market. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Beautiful flowers enhance our lives in so many ways. A start-up business cultivating a variety of showy blooms can be a challenge, especially during a drought year. 

Holly Dickson, proprietor of Friendship Flower Farm, reports having a very successful first year, despite challenging growing conditions. 

Wed
27
Oct

Canoeists raise awareness for victims of COVID-19


Scott (left) and Sam Armacost are paddling their way down the Mississippi River raising money and awareness for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Scott and Sam Armacost, a father/daughter-paddling duo from Oakland, Calif., are making their way down the Mississippi River in a canoe, raising awareness for those who lost their lives, their survivors and individuals facing hardship all brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Armacosts began their journey on Aug. 16, launching from Lake Itasca in Minnesota. They have been traveling approximately 20-25 miles each day and retiring for the evening at campgrounds, islands, federal land and wildlife refuges. 

Wed
27
Oct

Ballot summary for Nov. 2 general election

By Shelia Tomkins

Clayton County voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to choose candidates for municipal and school offices. Following is a summary of candidates in The Press readership area. For a list of all candidates in the county, see the legal notice elsewhere in this issue.

SCHOOL ELECTIONS

Wed
20
Oct

Candidates seek Mayor and Hospital Board seats


Fred Schaub

Dr. Stephanie Radabaugh

Sue Osterhaus

By Caroline Rosacker

Guttenberg city councilman Fred Schaub, whose term expires Jan. 1, seeks to fill the mayoral vacancy. Dr. Stephanie Radabaugh and incumbent Sue Osterhaus are running unopposed for two hospital board seats. Each elected official will serve four years.

Mayoral candidate 

Wed
20
Oct

Local Scout leaders attend Wood Badge Training


Scout leaders from left, Dr. Scott Scherer, Robert Kies and Shane Cline attended Wood Badge Training at Camp C.S. Klaus. The men worked on teaching skills, problem solving, team building, conflict resolution and created a network of Scout leaders and resources to utilize for event and project planning. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 2019, Scout leaders Shane Cline, Robert Kies, and Dr. Scott Scherer attended Wood Badge Training at Camp C. S. Klaus located northwest of Colesburg. The camp is owned by the Northeast Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America. 

Shane Cline 

Scoutmaster Troop 40

Wed
20
Oct

City council accepts property bid

By Shelia Tomkins

At the monthly meeting on Oct. 11, the Guttenberg city council accepted a bid on the Bender property, acted on the resignation of Community Vitality Director Emily Yaddof, and moved forward on other property requests.

Mayor Bill Frommelt led council members Austin Greve, Fred Schaub, Virginia Saeugling, Jane Parker and Mick Pierce through the evening's agenda. City manager Denise Schneider was also present. 

Wed
13
Oct

Six candidates seek three Clayton Ridge school board seats


Jessica Bittner

Sam Brandt

Steve Dikkers

Michael Finnegan

Chris Meier

Jason Reimer

By Caroline Rosacker

Six candidates will vie for three Clayton Ridge School Board seats in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Elected school board members will serve a four-year terms. Incumbents are Michael Finnegan and Jason Reimer. 

Sam Brandt

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