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May

Mary Ann Hoeger

Mary Ann Hoeger, 84, of Guttenberg passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 3, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Paul Ameyaw. Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Burial will be held at a later date.

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07
May

William “Bill” Peters

William “Bill” Peters, 91, of Cedar Falls (formerly of Colesburg and Guttenberg), passed away on April 23, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at the Guttenberg Golf Course on Friday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Peters; son, Dave Peters; daughter, Shari (Mike) Sawyer., all of Cedar Falls and two grandchildren, Megan Sawyer of Kansas City, and Owen Sawyer of Cedar Falls/Ames.

Wed
07
May

Veteran fulfills hospice wish to share Vietnam experience with students


Veteran Rodney Rodenberg died on Jan. 31, while in hospice care. He had an important wish before he died: to spread a message of hope and healing while ensuring young people learned more about the Vietnam War.

A Guttenberg native, Rodney Rodenberg enlisted in the Marines in 1968, at age 17.

By Audrey Posten

Rodney Rodenberg passed away on Jan. 31, while in hospice care. Faced with a terminal diagnosis, Rodenberg had an important wish before he died: to spread a message of hope and healing while ensuring young people learned more about the Vietnam War.

A Guttenberg native, Rodenberg enlisted in the Marines in 1968, at age 17. Several buddies enlisted with him, but two didn't come home.

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07
May

Lockmasters House Heritage Museum opens for the season May 22

The Guttenberg Heritage Society is pleased to announce the season opening of the Lockmasters House Heritage Museum will take place on Thursday, May 22.

Located on the grounds of Lock and Dam #10 in Guttenberg, this historic museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the rich history of the Mississippi River and the lock and dam system.

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07
May

BOS selects new contractor for rural garbage collection

By Audrey Posten

Clayton County will have a new contractor for rural trash and recycling collection. The Board of Supervisors (BOS), at its April 22 meeting, selected Kluesner Sanitation to provide weekly pickup at remote sites in the county as well as collection at the county shop in Elkader starting June 1.

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30
Apr

Steven L. Morarend

Steven “Steve” L. Morarend, 73, of Lansing, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., after a tough battle with cancer for 15 years.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Shep’s Riverside Bar and Grill in Lansing with military honors taking place at 12 noon. A lunch will be served. In honor of Steve, please wear Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs apparel, or anything camo.

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30
Apr

‘Growing Garnavillo’: Economic development committee reactivated

By Steve Van Kooten

After nearly a decade, the Garnavillo Economic and Industrial Development Committee (GEIDC) has returned, and its members are ready to “grow” their community.

The GEIDC, which first organized in 1987, got a jump start this past May when one of the original members contacted Bill Robinson about restarting it. The committee has 16 members representing different demographics in the community, including young parents, business owners and long-time residents.

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30
Apr

How to have your alley paved


The alley behind the new Community Resource Center in downtown Guttenberg was paved with asphalt last week by River City Paving. Residents interested in having their alley paved must meet the criteria as outlined in the accompanying story by Public Works Director Dan Pierce. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Dan Pierce

City of Guttenberg

Public Works Director

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23
Apr

Janice E. Thiese

Janice Elizabeth (Gehring) Thiese, 96, passed away Feb. 13, 2025. 

Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, where funeral services will commence at 11 a.m. Conducted by Rev. Mike Ashman.

Burial will follow in Guttenberg City Cemetery.

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23
Apr

Posten, Van Kooten take over editorial duties at The Press


Steve Van Kooten and Audrey Posten are assuming co-editor duties with The Guttenberg Press. (Press photo)

Audrey Posten and Steve Van Kooten have taken over editorial duties for The Guttenberg Press newspaper, joining long-time Press staff Austin Greve and Melissa Spielbauer-Combs. 

Posten is currently editor of the Times-Register, based in Elkader and McGregor. She grew up outside of Prairie du Chien, Wis., and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2013 with degrees in journalism and history. Posten became editor of the North Iowa Times in summer 2013 and has continued in that role through the newspaper’s merger with the Clayton County Register in 2020. 

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