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Wed
06
Sep

Business is steady at USC Guns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:55

Brendan Walsh, right, and his wife, Mary, help a customer at USC Guns in Guttenberg. The new gun shop is located at 506 South River Park Drive, open Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Business has been steady since the United Sportsmen’s Company (USC) opened its Guttenberg storefront on May 15 selling handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, magazines, optics, knives and accessories. 

“We specialize in custom made guns, scopes, reloading components, and ammunition. We also sell camouflage clothes and duck decoys,” said the Freeport, Ill., based business owner Brendan Walsh. “We buy estates, if somebody is retiring and selling all their guns and vintage collections.”

Wed
06
Sep

Getting to know Guttenberg's new city manager

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:54

Millville area resident Denise Schneider will begin her duties as city manager of Guttenberg on Monday, Sept. 11. The Schneider family, from left, are Abi Jostand, Brody Schneider, Taylor, Lori and Phillip Ludovissy, Ron and Denise Schneider. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Wed
06
Sep

Susie Koss

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:52

Susie Koss, 56, of Discovery Bay, Calif., was called to heaven Aug. 28, 2017, at home with her husband by her side, after fighting cancer for nine years.

Surviving are her husband, Tim (4429 Clipper Dr., Discovery Bay, CA 94505); mother and father-in-law, Don and Elaine Koss of Garnavillo; a sister-in-law, Lori Koss of Elkader; two nieces and a nephew.

Wed
30
Aug

Guttenbergers enjoy the Great American Eclipse

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:32

Allysa Sadewasser experienced the solar eclipse alongside her younger brothers and other youth at a park in Garnavillo. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg experienced almost 90 percent coverage of the sun during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. The partial eclipse began at 11:47 a.m. and reached its maximum at 1:12 p.m., ending at 2:35 p.m. Residents watched the event in a variety of ways, from live streams on the internet and pinhole cameras to gatherings with friends. 

Wed
30
Aug

Plans shared for school design

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:27

The replacement of the 1903 building will be a single-story commons area with an outdoor patio and seating overlooking the gym. (Image submitted)

The new commons building structure will allow more space for safe loading and unloading of buses in front of the school. (Image submitted)

Inside, the commons area will connect the high school, elementary and gymnasium without any steps and will contain an elevator serving the gym, commons and second floor of the high school. (Image submitted)

By Molly Moser

Superintendent Shane Wahls presented an update on school facility projects to parents and students in both Guttenberg and Garnavillo on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in preparation for the start of the new school year. Voters approved an increase in the PPEL levy in February, but because the school district opted to lower levy amounts for its management and cash reserve funds, the tax actually decreased by one-third of a cent to $10.92.

Wed
30
Aug

Sheriff's Office plans Labor Day traffic enforcement program

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:27

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau’s sTEP (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) project for this upcoming Labor Day weekend. 

Sheriff Michael Tschirgi would like to remind everyone to drive safely and be responsible this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Wed
30
Aug

Kimberly K. Althoff

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:25

Kimberly Kay (Johnson) Althoff of Dyersville changed her address to Heaven on Aug. 26, 2017. She died peacefully at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Hospital, in Rochester, Minn., with her loving family around her. She was 50 years old and was very bravely fighting her second bout with cancer, with other medical complications.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services.

Wed
30
Aug

Norbert Dettman

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:25

Norbert Dettman, 95, of Luana died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon.

Funeral services were Monday Aug. 21, at St. John Lutheran Church, Luana, conducted by Rev. Harold McMillin. Visitation was before services at the church.

Burial was at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luana.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monona, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Mon
28
Aug

St. Mary's Fall Festival dinner, raffles, fun

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 10:35

St. Mary's Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 10, in Guttenberg. A self-serve broasted chicken and ham dinner will be served starting at 10:15 a.m. The festival features St. Mary's adult choir singing at 10 a.m. mass, a country store, live local bands throughout the day, a large silent auction, a raffle for a live steer, a kayak, bicycles and more, a sanctioned kiddie tractor pull, an obstacle course, a toddler bounce house and a petting zoo.

St. Mary's Fall Festival will be held rain or shine.

 
Wed
23
Aug

Free book for Vietnam veterans

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 11:09

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Journalist

A book concerning the Vietnam War is available to Clayton County Vietnam veterans at no cost. 

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