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Wed
25
Sep

New living space features Mississippi River charm

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:01

Karilyn McArthur and Matt Esser are pleased with their newly-remodeled living space overlooking the Mississippi River. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

This year the Guttenberg Press will feature the newly-remodeled apartment of Matt Esser and Karilyn McArthur in our annual nod to home improvement. 

Esser's parents purchased the building at 502 South River Park Drive in 1947. His mother updated the interior of the upstairs living space before the family moved in. 

Wed
25
Sep

Absentee ballot request forms now available

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:00

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a plan to vote this November, which includes checking your voter registration status, finding your polling place, and requesting an absentee ballot.

Aug. 27 was the first day Iowans could begin requesting absentee ballots for the 2024 general election. 

County auditors will begin mailing absentee ballots to those that requested them on Oct. 16. 

Wed
25
Sep

Council ends shared CV/Chamber agreement

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:59

By Shelia Tomkins

At a special meeting on Sept. 16, the Guttenberg city council, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce board, voted to terminate a shared employee agreement. The action followed a recommendation from the city personnel committee that the council discussed at length at its monthly meeting on Sept. 9 (see last week's issue).

Tue
24
Sep

Sandra L. Rausch

Submitted by agreve on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:02

Sandra L. Rausch “Sandy,” 80, of Luxemburg was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Paul Kwaku Ameyaw. Visitation was before services at the church.

Inurnment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Wed
18
Sep

Rose E. Kann

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:31

Rose E. Kann, 76, of Guttenberg passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Tower Living Center in Garnavillo.

Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. 

Private inurnment was Thursday, Sept. 19.

Rose was born April 3, 1948, in Anamosa, the daughter of Woodrow and Georgia (Duffy) Coppess.

Wed
18
Sep

Randy W. Sheber

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:31

Randy W. Sheber, 56, of Marion, formerly of Guttenberg, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Marion.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

A private inurnment will follow at Guttenberg City Cemetery. 

Wed
18
Sep

Lorna L. Graybill

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:30

Lorna L. Graybill, 83, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Guttenberg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg where a memorial service will commence at 3 p.m.

Inurnment will follow at Guttenberg City Cemetery. 

Wed
18
Sep

LaVerne R. Troester

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:30

LaVerne R. Troester, 88, of Garnavillo, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, Sept. 4, after a brief cancer diagnosis.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Garnavillo.

Wed
18
Sep

Mary C. Henkels

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:29

Mary C. Henkels, 81, of Hiawatha passed away at the St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mary was born on June 27, 1943, in Guttenberg. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Bogart) Frommelt. On Oct. 5, 1968, Mary married the love of her life, Ervin Henkels. Mary enjoyed gardening, embroidery, baking, and she was an avid reader. Mary loved being a grandma.

Wed
18
Sep

Gary E. Kann

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:28

Gary Edward Kann, 67, of Guttenberg, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at his home in Guttenberg.

Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 12, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg. Visitation was before services at the church.

A private inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Guttenberg.

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