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Wed
22
May

Clayton County Sheriff candidates state their views


Brent Ostrander

Brandon Taylor

After 35 years with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office and 16 as sheriff, Mike Tschirgi announced last summer that he will retire from law enforcement when his current term is up at the end of 2024. 

Brent Ostrander, an investigator with the sheriff’s office, and Brandon Taylor, a sheriff’s deputy, announced their candidacy for sheriff and are facing off in the Republican primary on June 4. In a series of questions posed by Times-Register editor Audrey Posten, Ostrander and Taylor made their cases as to why they should be elected.

Wed
22
May

Council tackles numerous topics at lengthy meeting

By Shelia Tomkins

Budget issues, project updates, personnel matters and Chamber of Commerce concerns were among the topics that the Guttenberg city council dealt with at a lengthy monthly meeting on May 13.

Budgeting and finance

Wed
22
May

Local Memorial Day tribute set for Monday

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg area residents will pay tribute to veterans both living and dead at the community's annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at the Guttenberg Area Veterans Memorial in Ingleside Park. 

This year's observance will be similar to recent years — there will be no parade, but a short program is planned. 

Wed
15
May

Lee W. Stence

Lee William Stence of Coon Valley, Wis., passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Mayo Hospital in La Crosse, Wis.

A memorial gathering was held on Sunday, May 12, in Elkader. There will also be a celebration of life on Saturday, July 13, from 1-4 p.m. at the Charter Oak Community Hall, 33 Main St., Charter Oak, IA.

Wed
15
May

GloryWear - Glory through apparel available at Farmers Market


GloryWear apparel will be available at Guttenberg Farmer's Market beginning May 18. From left are Grace, Matt, Chris, and Nate Meier and Katie Ware. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

A new family enterprise is in the works in rural Clayton County. Business partners and family members Chris, Grace, and Nate Meier, and Katie and Nick Ware have recently designed a line of men,  women, and children's T-shirts sharing the Word of God, and honoring our nation and armed forces.

GloryWear – Glory through apparel

Wed
15
May

Clayton Ridge awarded $150,000 grant

By Caroline Rosacker

The Iowa Department of Education awarded nearly $6 million in "Learning Beyond the Bell" grants to 67 schools throughout the state to expand high-quality before- and after-school STEM programming. 

Clayton Ridge awarded $150,00

Wed
08
May

Gail A. Sims

Gail A. Sims, 71, of Guttenberg died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Graveside services were Tuesday, May 7, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, conducted by Pastor Dave Byrd.

Inurnment was Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein assisted the family.

Wed
08
May

Umbrella Arts announces Art Expression Contest


Above, a textile created for the Umbrella Art Expression Contest encourages people to seize the day. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

Submitted by

Umbrella Art member Diane Thiese 

The 2024 theme for the Umbrella Arts (U.A.) of Clayton County Art Expression Contest is "Inspirational Words of Expression".

Inspire with words

Wed
08
May

Contribute to Paws on Your Heart Pet Rescue Support May 15

By Caroline Rosacker

Since 2017, Paws on Your Heart Pet Rescue Support has been on a mission to help save the lives of homeless dogs and cats in Iowa, that have been abandoned, shot, neglected, hit by a car and left by the side of the road, or are victims of abuse, and help them get adopted by caring individuals that will give them the home they so deserve.

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01
May

Lois A. Muench

Lois Ann Muench, 92, of Cedar Rapids passed on into the presence of her Saviour on April 24, 2024. 

Visitation will be Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., conducted by Reverend Navurskis. 

A private family burial will take place in Guttenberg.

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