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Wed
12
Jul

River Museum to bring mobile tank to Lakeside

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 11:24

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is set to present "Ocean Odyssey Mobile Touch Tank" at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg on July 14. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. (Photo courtesy of National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium)

By Caroline Rosacker

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in association with the Smithsonian Institute is set to present Ocean Odyssey Mobile Touch Tank on July 14, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg. 

The event is part of the Guttenberg Public Library's summer reading program. Reservations are required due to limited seating. Call the library at 563-252-3108 to secure your spot. 

Wed
12
Jul

Organizations seek back-to-school items

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 11:23

By Caroline Rosacker

Shepherd of the Hills, St. Olaf, and Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Family Resource Center, Guttenberg are seeking new school supplies and monetary donations for their back-to-school fund drives. 

Shepherd of the Hills 

Wed
05
Jul

James “Jim” M. Torson

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 08:35

James “Jim” M. Torson, 85, of Colesburg, passed away June 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation was Friday, June 30, at St. Patrick’s Parish Center, and before services at the church. 

Funeral services were Saturday, July 1, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colesburg, conducted by Rev. John Haugen.

Wed
05
Jul

Woodworking and generous spirit keep him young

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 08:31

Delos "Pockey" Weseman (age 95) recently donated one of his meticulously-designed, hand-crafted checkerboard tables to River Living Center in Guttenberg. From left are Judy Ashline, "Pokey" Weseman and Virginia Roth. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Through the years, Delos "Pockey" Weseman has artistically designed and created hundreds of handcrafted checkerboards and checkerboard game tables in his garage workshop. 

"Originally, when I started 10 or 12 years ago, I made them to donate to St. Mary's Fall Festival," Weseman told The Press. "I will give them to anybody that has a fundraiser that I know of. They are not for sale. If they want one bad enough I will gladly give them one or two." 

Wed
05
Jul

Senior Wealth Manager opens office in Colesburg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 08:30

Donna A. Kuhlman, RFC, LUTCF, Senior Wealth Manager with Cetera Wealth Advisors has moved into her new location at 325 Main Street, Colesburg. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer-Combs)

By Caroline Rosacker

Wed
28
Jun

Meet this year’s Stars & Stripes Grand Marshal and Super Senior

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:44

Grand Marshal Mary Waterman remains involved in her community through volunteer efforts. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

Super Senior Ivanelle "Nell" Stone, soon to be 100 years old, wakes up each morning eager for the day. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce has chosen Mary Waterman and Ivanelle “Nell” Stone of Guttenberg, as this year’s Stars & Stripes parade Grand Marshal and Super Senior. 

Mary Waterman

Wed
28
Jun

Stars and Stripes fun & fireworks in Guttenberg this weekend

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:43

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg invites everyone to celebrate the nation's birthday at its popular annual Stars and Stripes celebration to be held this Friday and Saturday, June 30 - July 1. A fun line-up of family activities has been planned by the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce. This year's theme is "Adventure to Guttenberg."

Friday evening

Wed
28
Jun

June V. Freilinger

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:42

June “Junebug” Violet Freilinger, 93, of Monona, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ossian Senior Hospice, Ossian.

Visitation was Wednesday, June 21, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona, and before services at the church

Funeral services were Thursday, June 22, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Monona, conducted by Rev. Martin Coolidge.

Wed
28
Jun

Autumn Hall

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 09:41

Autumn was born on Jan. 21, 1972, in Independence. She, her parents (Skip and Marcia Hall), and her brother (Michael Horn) would remain in Independence until 1979. The family then relocated to Guttenberg, where they lived on “the Island.”

Autumn graduated from Guttenberg High School in 1990. She went on to attend Hamilton Business College in Cedar Rapids, where she received a degree in Business Administration. Autumn then returned to Guttenberg where she worked mainly in the food industry. She was married to Josh Usher in 1995 until 2005. They had one daughter (Bailee Usher) in 1996.

Wed
21
Jun

Gary F. Torrey

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 09:01

Gary Frederick Torrey, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Heritage Specialty Care.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, prior to the service.

Funeral services will follow the visitation at the church, conducted by Dr. Timothy Chavers.

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