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Wed
25
Feb

Harmonious Keystone Chorus will blend into the history books

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:26

This Keystone Chorus photo was taken in 2004, and many of these men are still active in the chorus today. Pictured (front, left to right) are Harold (Shorty) Matt, Harold Dohrer, Ray Hothaus, Jon Banse, Everet Blobaum, Larry Popenhagen, Lester Shogren, Chuck Lammers; (row two) Fritz Houska, Ken Meyer, Ron Soppe, Roger Wettleson, Curtis Strong, Pete Peterson, Roland Hackmann, Rob Medberry; (row three) Raymond Doerring, Brad Busch, George Miller, Dirk Torkelson, Randy Helgerson, Dallas Rathe, Lyle Groth, Art Holthaus, Dave Van De Berg, Ron Meyer; (row four) Leland Woeste, Jerry O’Brien, Dan Odeen, Kirk Hummel, Louis Fritz, Clarence Bishop, Earl Swales, Stephen Bartenhagen and Rod Torkelson. (Photo courtesy of Keystone Chorus)

After 75 years, group plans to retire with free final public performance

By Vicki Rowland, Contributing Writer

Wed
18
Feb

Jean A. Von Handorf

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:12

Jean Ann (Cox) Von Handorf, 84, of Colesburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb, 12, 2026. 

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Baldwin. Visitation was before services at the parish center.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

Wed
18
Feb

James R. Klaes

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:12

“Our Little Buddy”, James Robert Klaes, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms before we could hold him in ours. For a lifetime, he will be loved. Born on Feb. 10, 2026, James left footprints on our hearts that will never fade. Though we will never watch him grow, James will always be a part of our story; he has changed us forever.

James was born to his proud and loving parents, Jonathan and Kathryn (Lee) Klaes of Guttenberg. James is carried in the hearts of his parents and extended family, who eagerly awaited his arrival.

Wed
18
Feb

Joyce M. Thurn

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:11

Joyce Marie Thurn, 89, of Edgewood, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at her home.

Visitation was Friday, Feb. 13, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 14, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport, conducted by Reverend Mark Yackel-Juleen.

Wed
18
Feb

Cloud 9 displays art-istry in fun, crime-themed show

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:10

Director Adam Radcliffe was excited this year to incorporate a boys feature for the first time since Cloud 9 was established over a decade ago. With 14 boys—eight of whom are experienced seniors—“I just felt like they could handle it this year,” he said. “I think they did a really good job.” They boys enjoyed looking like Inspector Gadget with trench coats, collared shirts and fedora hats. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Clayton Ridge’s Cloud 9 show choir kicked off its competition season on Feb. 9, at the IHSMA State Show Choir Festival. 

Wed
18
Feb

Clayton Ridge MS/HS principal resigns, firm chosen for superintendent search

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:09

By Steve Van Kooten

The Clayton Ridge School District Board of Directors will be searching for a new principal for the 2026-27 school year.

At the board’s Feb. 12 meeting, Superintendent Shane Wahls told the board that Middle School and High School Principal Terri Thompson had submitted her resignation at the end of the current school year. He said the decision was to “pursue other professional opportunities.”

Wed
18
Feb

Guttenberg city council monthly meeting wrap-up

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:06

The Guttenberg city council moved through a shorter-than-usual agenda when it met in regular session on Monday evening, Feb. 13. 

Revenue bonds

As discussed at last month's meeting, the council approved the issuance of revenue bonds at the behest of the Guttenberg Economic and Industrial Development Committee in an amount not to exceed $1.3 million. 

Wed
11
Feb

Paul N. Talsma

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:16

Paul N. Talsma, resident of Guttenberg, peacefully passed on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg. Funeral service will commence at 10:30 a.m.

Wed
11
Feb

Loved ones support local service members deployed with Iowa National Guard

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:16

Mazie Nurre stands with her fiancé, Justin Wilson, during a send-off ceremony ahead of Wilson’s deployment for the Iowa Army National Guard in May 2025. (Photo submitted)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

This past summer, approximately 1,800 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers were deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a U.S. mission to “advise, assist and enable partner forces in the enduring defeat of ISIS.” Rebecca Suhr and Justin Wilson are two of the local soldiers deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division.

Wed
11
Feb

Author to speak at Prairie du Chien Library

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:15

By Steve Van Kooten

The intersection of people and nature has been a fertile ground for artists and writers throughout history, and that complex relationship will be at the forefront of the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library’s next author meet and greet with Kevin Koch on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m.

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