Guttenberg Press

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 21, in the 400 block of downtown Guttenberg. Market hours are 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Enjoy shopping for homegrown produce, honey, plants, coffee, homemade baked goods, crafts, candles, and more. In addition to favorite offerings from familiar vendors, look for some new additions. Dave Poggenklass will provide music this Saturday, weather permitting.

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg native JT Cunningham, son of Jim and Sharon Cunningham, received the Wendt Character and Wendt Character Athlete of the Year awards from the University of Dubuque this spring. He also earned a place on the Academic Dean’s List, the UD Academic All Team Members, and the IIAC Academic All-Americans.

“The thing I’m most proud of is not his wrestling career – it’s his character,” said JT’s father Jim. 

By Shelia Tomkins

At its regular monthly meeting on May 2, the Guttenberg city council set a date to amend this year's budget, discussed the collective bargaining agreement and approved street closings for coming events.

Mayor Russ Loven led council members Steve Friedlein, Jane Parker, Virginia Saeugling, Fred Schaub and Austin Greve through the evening's agenda. Also present were City Manager Mary Willett and City Attorney Michael Schuster.

By Molly Moser

Imagine being five years old, and suddenly your mother disappears one evening after supper. She went upstairs to check on a strange noise in the house, and she never came back.

As if that isn't frightening enough, for the next five years of your young life, you are left in the care of a wicked old housekeeper and her nasty, troublemaking cat. During this time, your once-loving father slips into depression, losing himself in his work.