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Wed
26
Oct

City earns State Auditor award for efficiencies and innovations


From left State Auditor Rob Sand presents a PIE award to Guttenberg City Manager Denise Schneider, councilmember Austin Greve and Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume. (Press photo)

By Shelia Tomkins

The City of Guttenberg has received a Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) Award from State Auditor Rob Sand. 

Guttenberg was recognized as the Best Performing City in its category and was one of nearly 30 winners in three categories — cities, counties and school districts — that participated in the contest.

Wed
26
Oct

C.R. graduate Adam Thein carves out a career in music


Adam Thein on keyboard performs with "Djo" in Pomona, Calif., in May. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge graduate Adam Thein has carved out a name for himself as a mixing engineer, keyboardist, bassist, and producer specializing in indie and rock music. He and his wife, Carolina Hernandez, and their dog "Ludwig" currently reside in Houston, Texas. 

Local inspiration and support

Wed
26
Oct

Library invites writers to Open Mic

By Katey Simon

Librarian

The Guttenberg Public Library is organizing an Open Mic program for writers on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at the library. 

Wed
19
Oct

Mary K. Parker

Mary K. Parker, 89, of Guttenberg, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at the Guttenberg Care Center. 

Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 16, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and before services at the church. 

Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Wed
19
Oct

Patricia A. “Pat” Bergstrom

Patricia A. “Pat” Bergstrom, 82, of Garnavillo and formerly of Waterloo, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at home.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Guttenberg Marina Center.

Graveside services were Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Fairview Cemetery in Cedar Falls

Wed
19
Oct

Elizabeth A. Dolan

Elizabeth “Betty” Arlene Dolan, 97, of Guttenberg, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at the Elkader Care Center in Elkader.

Funeral service were Saturday, Oct. 15, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point, conducted by Pastor Mike Jackson.

Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery – Hazleton.

Wed
19
Oct

Businesswoman, nurse, mother shares lifetime of memories


Many local residents and visitors to the area stop and compliment Betty Evers, 91, who continues to care for her lovely expansive flower garden. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Caroline Rosacker

Wed
19
Oct

Council hears reports, project updates

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council heard updates on major city projects, heard Chamber/Community Vitality reports and amended several ordinances at the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 10.

Mayor Fred Schaub presided over the evening’s agenda with council members Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy at the table, along with City Manager Denise Schneider.

Wed
19
Oct

City awarded $500,000 for water project

By Shelia Tomkins

The City of Guttenberg has been awarded $500,000 from the Iowa Economic Development Authority through the Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) program, which provides support for community improvements.

The grant application was written by Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission with help from City Manager Denise Schneider and Veenstra & Kimm Inc., an engineering firm contracted by the city.

Wed
12
Oct

C.R. students set to perform fall play


Lead actors Izzy Cartwright (portrayed by junior Ellie Davis), right, stands with her twin brother Finn Cartwright (junior Andrew "Ham" Johnson) just before departing on her camping trip to Wells, Ore. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge student cast members and directors Jason and Nika Tipsword, and volunteers Julie and Frank Davis, and Shirley Edwards are set to perform the play The Search for Izzy Cartwright or, Escape from the Forest of Mind-Control Slime by Madison Mondeaux.

Performances will be Friday, Oct. 21, and  Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge Elementary, Garnavillo.

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