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05
Apr

Free trees for Guttenberg residents

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:14

A limited number of free trees are being offered to Guttenberg residents on a first-come basis thanks to a successful grant application. (Austin Greve photo)

Thanks to a grant from Black Hills Energy and partnership with Trees Forever, Guttenberg will receive $3,000 to purchase trees for local property owners to plant in right-of-ways, providing benefits such as shade cover over sidewalks, businesses and homes, absorbing and slowing stormwater, and reducing air and noise pollution. 

Wed
05
Apr

Foundation book sale scheduled, donation dates announced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:14

The Guttenberg Library Foundation Book Sale is set for June 1-2. The Foundation will receive acceptable donations from April 6 through May 26 at the Guttenberg Public Library. Above, Foundation President Carolyn Clefisch. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

Submitted by Carolyn Clefisch 

The Guttenberg Library Foundation has begun making plans for its 2023 Book and Bake Sale to be held Thursday, June 1, from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., and Friday, June 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

"Planning the sale is a sign of spring to me," says Carolyn Clefisch, Foundation president. "This year, we seriously need to rebuild our inventory."

Wed
05
Apr

Employment and education assistance

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:13

A representative from WIOA Title I is available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - noon at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics Family Resource Center to assist individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment.

By Caroline Rosacker

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I is a grant program that assists individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment. WIOA Title I works in collaboration with IowaWorks, Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, and   AmericanJobCenter network. 

Local help

Wed
29
Mar

Carla Mae L. Ferguson

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:08

Carla Mae L. Ferguson was called to Heaven, to be with the Lord, March 21, 2023 on her 80th birthday, after years of living with, and battling, several life-debilitating medical conditions.

Visitation was held Sunday, March 26, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, March 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Pastor Michael Ashman. Burial was in Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Wed
29
Mar

Raymond J. Jaeger

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:07

Raymond J. Jaeger, 82, of Holy Cross passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

There will be a private burial at St. John’s Cemetery in Centralia.

Raymond was born on Aug. 8, 1940, to Joseph J. and Violet C. (Blaine) Jaeger. Ray married Barbara L. Huseman on July 16, 1960.

Wed
29
Mar

Clayton County road crew at career day

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:06

The Clayton County Secondary Roads Department participated in the Clayton Ridge High School Career Day on March 15. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Have you ever considered a career with the Clayton County Secondary Roads Department?

County Engineer Casey Stickfort is proactively encouraging Clayton Ridge High School students to contemplate a career with the Secondary Roads Department. The Secondary Roads Department and other local employers participated in a career day held at Clayton Ridge on March 15.  

Wed
29
Mar

Art Expression contest "Umbrella Explosion"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:05

By Caroline Rosacker

Umbrella Arts (UA) has chosen "Umbrella Explosion" as their theme for the 2023 UA Art Expression contest. 

Wed
22
Mar

Robert “Bob” E. Bischoff

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:40

Robert “Bob” Edward Bischoff, 81, of Garnavillo passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Visitation will continue at St. Peter Lutheran Church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Garnavillo with burial in Garnavillo Community Cemetery. Pastor Harold McMillin will officiate.

Wed
22
Mar

Just Another High School Musical

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:40

Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students (above) practice a scene from Just Another High School Musical, a rollicking comedy full of physical comedy, gags and satirical re-writings. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students are preparing to present “Just Another High School Musical” by Bryan Starchman and Stephen Murray to community members on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 2, at 2 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge Elementary auditorium in Garnavillo. The stage presentation is c0-directed by Avonique (Nika) Tipsword and Frank Davis. 

Wed
22
Mar

Friendship Farm poised for growing season

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:38

Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson (above) is a regular vendor at Guttenberg's Farmers Market. She also offers weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions and floral workshops. (Photo submitted)

Lisianthus are tender perennials that feature colorful bell-shaped flowers with flaring lobes that bloom on one or more upright stems. They closely resemble a rose but last longer in the vase. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

There is nothing quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to brighten someone's day or add a colorful flair to your home. 

Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson of Guttenberg is entering her third growing season, cultivating chemical-free blooms grown locally on her husband's family farm in northeast Iowa.  

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