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03
Aug

Entrepreneur Brandon Adams to host reality TV show

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 08:01

Garnavillo native Brandon Adams, left, will co-host a reality TV show about entrepreneurs called Ambitious Adventures. To learn more about the show, visit their site on Kickstarter. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Clayton Ridge High School 2008 graduate Brandon Adams started small, working for his father’s ice company in Garnavillo. Now, his goal is to impact one billion lives by 2029. He’ll do it by organizing events that bring people together, through public speaking to inspire and motivate, by building relationships and by using video to tell his story and the stories of other young entrepreneurs. 

Wed
03
Aug

Andersons study at world-renowned mosaic art school

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 08:00

Over the course of two weeks spent studying mosaics in Ravenna, Italy, the Andersons learned exactly the same techniques used by Roman and Byzantine artists. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

It took thousands of individual pieces of glass, hand-cut to size and glued upside-down in a mirror image of the final artwork, but this spring Pastor Shane Anderson of Guttenberg unveiled a stunning mosaic of Christ the Pantocrator. It took over eight months to complete, using 10,000 individual pieces, and was on display this summer at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Wed
27
Jul

Rebekah S. Spear

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:45

Rebekah Sue (Whitten) Spear died on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Guttenburg Care Center from injuries sustained in a fall.

Visitation was Wednesday, July 20, at Parrott and Wood Chapel of Memories, Waterloo.

Funeral services were Thursday, July 21, at the funeral home.

Burial was at Garden of Memories, Waterloo.

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27
Jul

Train derailment near Clayton

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:25

A rock slide north of Clayton on Saturday morning, July 23,  caused the derailment of a Canadian Pacific train when the engineer was unable to stop in time before hitting the debris.

The lead locomotive and 12 empty cars left the tracks. There were no injuries, and no liquids or hazardous materials were in the cars that derailed.

CP crews were dispatched to the scene and worked throughout the rest of the day and night to open the tracks. Trains were back in operation by Sunday morning.

Wed
27
Jul

Council accepts Willett's resignation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:25

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council accepted the resignation of City Manager Mary Willett at a special meeting held Monday, July 18. 

The unanimous vote came after Mayor Russ Loven noted that discussion on the status of her employment has been ongoing and that he was ready to recommend that the council accept her resignation.

Wed
27
Jul

Hydrant painting winners announced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:24

From left are third prize winners representing Fidelity Bank, Amanda Garlow and Abby White, and first prize winner Peggi Degnan with her dog, Theo. Not pictured is Rabecca Hennessey, second place winner. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Nearly 500 votes flooded in for this year’s summer sculpture project hosted by Umbrella Arts, an initiative of Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center. The group held its third annual event this summer, and it proved to be the most successful one yet.

Wed
27
Jul

Mine reserve expansion committee finalizes report

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:23

A small group of landowners, Pattison Sand employees, and community members attended Thursday night's meeting of the mine reserve expansion study committee. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

A small group gathered at the Clayton County office building in Elkader for what was the final meeting of the mine reserve expansion study committee on July 21. All five committee members were present: Jack Knight, Tom Blake, Anne Osmundson, Mike Finnegan, and Roy Blair. 

Wed
20
Jul

Ronald Meyer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 11:44

Ronald Meyer, 82, of Osterdock, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Visitation was Sunday, July 17, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg, and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, July 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Gary Hatcher.

Interment was at Bethel Cemetery, Osterdock.

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20
Jul

City manager's employment unresolved after July 11 meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 08:17

By Shelia Tomkins

The issue of City Manager Mary Willett's employment remained unresolved following a closed session at the regular monthly Guttenberg city council meeting on Monday, July 11.

Her employment has been discussed at two council meetings in June, and in both instances the council went into closed session. On June 27, the council voted 3-2 against offering her a 3-month extension of her employment agreement. 

Wed
20
Jul

Holocaust trip being planned for local high school students

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 08:16

Above, high school students recently visited Costa Rica with Spanish instructor Rhea Cano. A 2017 trip to Germany is being planned. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, Nuremberg, Munich and Salzburg: These are the stops planned for a 2017 Holocaust trip now accepting reservations from Clayton Ridge High School students and their parents.

Louis Cook, instructor of American history, U.S. government, economics, and current events, is co-hosting the trip with American lit and freshman English instructor Valeria White and her husband, Dan. 

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