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Wed
15
Apr

Housing, railroad, water utilities on council agenda

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 09:14

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its regular monthly meeting on April 6 heard a presentation on housing inspections, discussed railroad concerns and acted on water utility issues.

Mayor Russ Loven led councilmembers Virginia Saeugling, Fred Schaub, Dave Schlueter, Jane Parker and Steve Friedlein through the agenda. City Manager Mary Willett and City Attorney Michael Schuster were also present.

Lori Brockway from Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission spoke to the council about the UERPC certified building inspector program that Guttenberg can choose to take part in. She said the program covers rental and owner-occupied properties. "The purpose is to assure decent, safe and certified housing," said Brockway. She noted that Guttenberg currently has 38 buildings in observed poor condition. The program does not cover new building inspections. The City of Fayette is currently taking part in the program and Brockway shared information on that community's housing code. 

City Manager Willett reported on an idea for public art in the park being proposed by Umbrella Arts and recently presented by Juanita Loven to the park board. The board recommended that a community survey be taken to gather public input, and Willett said she will come up with a list of survey questions.

A public hearing was set for the May 4 council meeting regarding a fine levied against Pronto Market for a tobacco sales violation. The hearing will provide a means for the $300 fine to go into city coffers rather than to the state.

Wed
15
Apr

Roth reflects on 42 years at Guttenberg Fire Dept.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 09:13

Firefighters Denny Roth (left) and his son Josh were honored at the 2014 Guttenberg Fire Department Banquet for 40 and 10 years, respectively, of service. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Molly Moser

Just before quitting time on Monday, Dec. 5, 1983, members of the Guttenberg Fire Department were called to the 400 block of South River Park Drive to fight flames that began inside Esser’s Shoes. The blaze required assistance from five additional fire departments (Garnavillo, Garber, Colesburg, Elkader, and Strawberry Point); 100 firefighters used 20 hose lines, five hydrants, and even Mississippi River water to drench the scene. 

Wed
15
Apr

Lawrence is VFW Teacher of the Year

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 09:12

Guttenberg VFW member Stan Blair presents teacher and veteran Brian Lawrence with the 2015 State of Iowa VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Lawrence was chosen above all other sixth to eighth grade teachers in the state. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Brian Lawrence is a science teacher at Clayton Ridge Middle School. He is also a soldier. Lawrence spent 10½ years in the U.S. Army Special Operations with the 3rd Ranger Battalion and 20th Special Forces Group. He served during the Cold War and the Global War on Terror, and has been on multiple combat operations in Central America and the Middle East. Last week, he was named the 2015 State of Iowa VFW Teacher of the Year. 

“Brian is an inspiring teacher who continues to dedicate his daily instruction to further develop and maintain a future generation that displays outstanding character in the area of citizenship in our community, country and world,” said Principal Shane Wahls. “He has set clear and concise expectations while modeling the true meaning of citizenship and fostering the development and enrichment of lifelong values and beliefs that should characterize the “American Citizen.”  

In 1995, Lawrence was hired as an associate for the Garnavillo School District. While working full time, he completed Upper Iowa’s two-year teaching endorsement program in one year, and in 2001 – the first year Guttenberg and Garnavillo students shared classrooms – he led his own classroom for the first time. That fall, Lawrence and his eighth grade science students watched in awe as planes struck the Twin Towers. 

Wed
15
Apr

Voters reject school bond issue

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 09:12

By Shelia Tomkins

Voters in the Clayton Ridge Community School District, by a 4-1 margin, turned down a $10,000,000 proposed plan for school facility improvements. 

Unofficial results from the Tuesday, April 7, referendum showed 892 against the measure and 224 in favor. Sixty-percent approval was needed for passage. Approximately one-third of the district's 3,394 active registered voters went to the polls.

Wed
08
Apr

Donald R. Yohe

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 09:24

Donald Robert Yohe, 95, of Gilbert, Ariz. passed away March 30, 2015 in Chandler, Ariz. 

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 4, at Falconer Funeral Home, Gilbert, Ariz.

Wed
08
Apr

Zala P. Baade

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 09:23

Zala Pauline (Schultz) Baade, passed away at home on April 1, 2015.

Visitation was Saturday, April 4, at Leonard Funeral Home in Elkader and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, April 6, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkader.

Interment was East Side Cemetery, Elkader. Casketbearers were Cole Amsden, Travis Fleming, Dillon Beach, Luke Baade, Jimmy Suarez and Matt Herman.

Wed
08
Apr

Roberta Stoeffler

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 09:21

Roberta Stoeffler, 85, of Maryville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Blount Memorial Hospital.

Visitation was before services at Smith Chapel, Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, Tenn.

Funeral services were Saturday, April 4, at Smith Chapel in Maryville, conducted by Dr. Glenn Cummings of Madison Avenue Baptist Church and Rev. Darren Wigington of Church of the Cove officiating.

Interment was Monday, April 6, at Grandview Cemetery.

Wed
08
Apr

Mary J. Troester

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 09:20

Mary J. “Jackie” Troester, 70, of Earlville and formerly of Guttenberg, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Funeral services were Saturday, April 4, at Clifton Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Earlville.

Burial was at the Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Wed
08
Apr

Rock the River Road Show Saturday at Lakeside

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 09:19

Tickets are still available for the fifth annual Rock the River Road Show set for this Saturday, April 11, at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg. 

This year's headliners are the PastMasters, Steve Bobbitt and his tribute to Rod Stewart, local favorites Backwater, and special guests Carl Thompson and Mark Stumme of Midnite Express.

Scott Sanborn, well-known Eastern Iowa broadcast veteran, will be the emcee. 

Wed
08
Apr

New help for NE Iowa veterans

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 09:18

The Mobile Vet Center makes stops in Mount Pleasant on Tuesdays and West Union on Thursdays. (Photo courtesy of Troy Lewis)

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Journalist

Combat veterans or those who suffered sexual trauma while serving in the military now have a new resource to help them in northeast Iowa.  

A Mobile Vet Center (MVC) is now visiting West Union every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  It is located next to Hardee’s near the intersection of Highways 150 and 18 and is set up to serve eligible veterans throughout northeast Iowa.

There are more than 200 Vet Centers located throughout the United States. The first one was established in Washington State by a group of Viet Nam veterans in 1979. Iowa has three Vet Centers, located in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Sioux City. They serve veterans and their families, providing counseling, professional readjustment, bereavement counseling, marital and family counseling and sexual trauma/harassment counseling, as well as other services.

The MVC is the only one in the state, and there are only 49 in the entire country. It is based out of Cedar Rapids, and stops in Mount Pleasant on Tuesdays in addition to its Thursday stop in West Union.  Scott Wallingford and Troy Lewis, both combat veterans, work in the MVC.  They each are retired military and each served for 23 years.

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