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Wed
07
Sep

City hires CV/Chamber director

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 08:31

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council, at a special meeting on Aug. 29, hired Brandie Tomkins to fill the Community Vitality/Chamber director position.

On hand for the special meeting were Mayor Fred Schaub, City Manager Denise Schneider and councilmembers Mandy Ludovissy, Austin Greve, Jane Parker, Steve Bahls and Michelle Geuder.

Wed
31
Aug

Candace “Candy” Krapfl

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 08:34

Candace “Candy” Krapfl, 71, of Winthrop, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 24, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Gary Hatcher. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment will be at Garnavillo Community Cemetery.

Wed
31
Aug

Ingleside Park landmarks receive signs

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 08:33

Guttenberg park board member John Hess (above) researched and had signs placed on the Civil War Cannon and two professionally engraved dropstones located in Ingleside Park. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A Civil War cannon and two dropstones, professionally engraved with the year 1936 and located in Ingleside Park in Guttenberg, have finally received the recognition they deserve thanks to City Park Board member John Hess.

Hess diligently started his research in 2019. "I think it is very important to have correct signage placed near or on historical landmarks in public areas," Hess commented. "It removes any speculation and identifies the landmark being observed."

Wed
31
Aug

Keyes to present history of Hershey Chocolate Co.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/31/2022 - 08:29

Laura Keyes, who previously portrayed Laura Ingalls Wilder, will return to Guttenberg to present "The History of the Hershey Chocolate Company" on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the municipal building auditorium. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Laura Keyes of Dunlap, Ill., will present The History of the Hersey Chocolate Company on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Guttenberg Municipal Building auditorium. The program is sponsored by the Guttenberg Library Foundation. 

Milton S. Hershey

Wed
24
Aug

Francis “Frank” Spielbauer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:42

Francis “Frank” Spielbauer, 89, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation was Monday, Aug. 22, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and before services at church.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 23, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Guttenberg.

Wed
24
Aug

Davey W. Miller

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:42

Davey Wylie Miller, 63, of Phoenix, Ariz. formerly of Guttenberg passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

There will be a private family graveside service at a later date.

Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg. 

Davey was born on Sept. 14, 1958, the son of Walter and Edith (Ferguson) Miller. 

Wed
24
Aug

David “Dave” L. Wachendorf

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:41

With shock and great grief we announce the death of David “Dave” Lee Wachendorf, 58, on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, after an accidental fire in his home that ultimately took his life.

A celebration of Dave’s life will be announced and held for his family and friends at a later time.

Dave was born in Guttenberg, on Nov. 10, 1963, the son of Roy and Hedda Wachendorf.

Wed
24
Aug

Two-time author has ties to Guttenberg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:40

Katrina Zearley, two-time author and pharmacy student, recently read her children's book to audience members at the Guttenberg Public Library. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

On July 29 two-time author Katrina Zearley, of Tucson, Ariz., read her children's book, I Think When I Am Older I Might Be a Pharmacist! to audience members at The Guttenberg Public Library.

The 22-year-old student and author is the daughter of Chris and Margi Zearley. "My father, Chris Zearley, was born and raised in Guttenberg, and I have visited during the summertime as I grew up," she commented. 

Wed
24
Aug

Ivanelle Stone turns 99

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:39

Ivanelle "Nell" Stone, 99, wakes up each morning eager for the day. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

On July 26, Ivanelle “Nell” Stone  of Guttenberg waited patiently for guests to arrive so she could celebrate her 99th birthday at the River Living Center.  

Nell was born in 1923 and grew up on a farm near Communia. "I walked to school in Elkport – five miles each way," Nell told The  Press. "I had three brothers, milked a lot of cows, played basketball in school, and even de-tasseled corn." 

Wed
24
Aug

City council creates CV/Chamber position

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:38

By Shelia Tomkins

At a special meeting held Aug. 15, the Guttenberg city council, on a split vote, decided to create a new city position, Community Vitality/Chamber director.

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