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Wed
19
Apr

Gene N. Ruegnitz

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:39

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.

Wed
19
Apr

Laurie A. Garms, M.D.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:39

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.

Wed
19
Apr

GMHC Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:36

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. 

Wed
19
Apr

Rich Tyler: Why Save an Old Barn?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:34

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. 

Wed
19
Apr

City council hears project updates

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:32

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its regular monthly meeting on April 10 heard updates on various ongoing projects and listened to concerns from residents.

Mayor Fred Schaub presided at the two-hour meeting with  councilmembers Mandy Ludovissy, Austin Greve, Steve Bahls and Michelle Geuder at the council table along with City Manager Denise Schneider.

Wed
12
Apr

Aspiring young Guttenberg author shares writing journey

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 08:16

Loretta Pierce has enjoyed reading and writing since she was a child. She continues to improve her writing skills and is currently working on her first book. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge eighth grade student Loretta Pierce of Guttenberg loves to read and write. Her love of reading began as a young child when her parents, Betty and Paul Pierce, spent many hours reading to her. 

Reading and writing

Wed
12
Apr

Community Paramedicine program provides free in-home health visits

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 08:15

A new and innovative free health care service is available in patient homes through Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics. (Stock photo)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Community Paramedicine program brings much needed health care services to patients in the privacy of their own home. 

Keri Smith, Chief Nursing Officer, explained the innovative program at a Family Resource Center Lunch and Learn session held in the GMHC education room on March 8. 

Wed
05
Apr

Ronald B. Hinzman

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:16

Ronald Berry Hinzman, 86, of Graham left this world to reunite with his family who passed before him on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from MercyOne Hospital of Dubuque. 

Visitation was Friday, March 31, at the Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

Funeral services were Saturday, April 1, at the funeral home.

Wed
05
Apr

Free trees for Guttenberg residents

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:14

A limited number of free trees are being offered to Guttenberg residents on a first-come basis thanks to a successful grant application. (Austin Greve photo)

Thanks to a grant from Black Hills Energy and partnership with Trees Forever, Guttenberg will receive $3,000 to purchase trees for local property owners to plant in right-of-ways, providing benefits such as shade cover over sidewalks, businesses and homes, absorbing and slowing stormwater, and reducing air and noise pollution. 

Wed
05
Apr

Foundation book sale scheduled, donation dates announced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 08:14

The Guttenberg Library Foundation Book Sale is set for June 1-2. The Foundation will receive acceptable donations from April 6 through May 26 at the Guttenberg Public Library. Above, Foundation President Carolyn Clefisch. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

Submitted by Carolyn Clefisch 

The Guttenberg Library Foundation has begun making plans for its 2023 Book and Bake Sale to be held Thursday, June 1, from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., and Friday, June 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

"Planning the sale is a sign of spring to me," says Carolyn Clefisch, Foundation president. "This year, we seriously need to rebuild our inventory."

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