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Helping Services Family Education and Support


Lori Barry has been a Certified Family Educator for the past 23 years with Helping Services Family Education & Support, and is also a certified passenger safety seat technician/instructor. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Lori Barry of Guttenberg, a Certified Family Educator, has been employed with Helping Services Family Education & Support for the past nine years, and has been a family educator for 23 years. 

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03
May

Helping Services 50-year anniversary


Helping Services for Youth and Families of Decorah is celebrating 50 years of bringing positive change into the lives of children, teens and adults in northeast Iowa (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

For the past 50 years, Helping Services for Youth and Families (formerly Helping Services for Northeast Iowa) of Decorah has been providing children, teens, and adults with the skills and knowledge to bring about positive change in their own lives and in their communities.

The non-profit organization provides presentations, programs and trainings in:

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26
Apr

Mississippi River rising to near-record levels


Abel Island flooding The Mississippi River rose approximately five feet last week, inundating property on Abel Island, Guttenberg, above. The river is expected to continue its rise this week, heading into major flood stage by Friday and producing a near record crest. More photos, page 3. (Press photo Ausitn Greve)

By Shelia Tomkins

Spring flooding on the Mississippi River at Guttenberg is predicted to reach near-record levels this year, near  the second highest crest on record.

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26
Apr

Cassville Ferry offers free ride to bicyclists in May


The Pride of Cassville Car Ferry will offer free rides to bicyclists every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning May 5 thru Memorial Day – river conditions permitting. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Cassville Car Ferry is offering free rides across the Mississippi River from Guttenberg to Cassville, Wis., in celebration of National Bike Month. 

The one-month offering will begin May 5, and run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Memorial Day – river conditions permitting. 

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Apr

CCDRC offers disaster recovery assistance


CCDRC is available to assist individuals with the application process to apply for disaster relief funding when help is needed. From left are Clayton County Emergency Management Director Sarah Moser; Family Service Specialist with Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) Sandra Schultz, and GMHC Family Resource Center Coordinator Kari Harbaugh. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Clayton County Disaster Recovery Committee (CCDRC) was formed in response to major flooding that had occurred in Clayton County in 1993. As a result of these floods many residents had unmet needs that traditional services were unable to meet. 

The non-profit 501(c)3 organization is on a mission to work collaboratively with ecumenical, public, business and philanthropic organizations to assist individuals when natural and man-made disaster strikes. 

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19
Apr

James Eberhard

James Eberhard, 86, of Dubuque, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2023, at Mercy One Medical Center, Dubuque. 

Visitation was Saturday, April 15, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, Dubuque.

Funeral services followed the visitation with full military honors by the Dubuque Marine Corps League.

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19
Apr

Gene N. Ruegnitz

Gene Norman Ruegnitz, 95, of Garber passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Guttenberg Care Center. 

According to Gene’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date. A private family burial will be held at Mt. Harmony Cemetery in Elkport. 

Gene was born on April 3, 1928, on the family farm near Elkport, the son of Ransom and Alvina (Waterman) Ruegnitz.

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Apr

Laurie A. Garms, M.D.

Laurie A. Garms, M.D., 58, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, at Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, Dubuque.

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19
Apr

GMHC Auxiliary celebrates 70 years


GMHC Hospital Auxiliary member Cheryl Simmons (above) and many dedicated volunteers staff the hospital's gift shop – open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The dedicated members of Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Women's Auxiliary will celebrate their 70-year anniversary at a luncheon to be held  Thursday, April 27, at noon in the GMHC Education Room.  

Scheduled guest speakers are GMHC CEO Tim Ahlers; GMHC Family Resource Center Director Kari Harbaugh; GMHC Gift Shop Director Cheryl Simmons, and special guest, Norma Lehne, who was one of the original charter members in 1953. 

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Apr

Rich Tyler: Why Save an Old Barn?


Dr. Richard Tyler will present "Why Save an Old Barn" on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in the top floor of the Municipal building. The program is made possible through Humanities Iowa and the Guttenberg Library Foundation. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Library Foundation is set to present Dr. Rich Tyler: Why Save an Old Barn on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in the top floor of the municipal building.

The program is made possible through Humanities Iowa (HI), which is dedicated to bringing the humanities to life in Iowa, with the people of Iowa. They provide grants, build community partnerships, and create programming that reaches over 250,000 Iowans each year. 

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