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18
Feb

Clayton Ridge MS/HS principal resigns, firm chosen for superintendent search

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:09

By Steve Van Kooten

The Clayton Ridge School District Board of Directors will be searching for a new principal for the 2026-27 school year.

At the board’s Feb. 12 meeting, Superintendent Shane Wahls told the board that Middle School and High School Principal Terri Thompson had submitted her resignation at the end of the current school year. He said the decision was to “pursue other professional opportunities.”

Wed
18
Feb

Guttenberg city council monthly meeting wrap-up

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:06

The Guttenberg city council moved through a shorter-than-usual agenda when it met in regular session on Monday evening, Feb. 13. 

Revenue bonds

As discussed at last month's meeting, the council approved the issuance of revenue bonds at the behest of the Guttenberg Economic and Industrial Development Committee in an amount not to exceed $1.3 million. 

Wed
11
Feb

Paul N. Talsma

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:16

Paul N. Talsma, resident of Guttenberg, peacefully passed on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg. Funeral service will commence at 10:30 a.m.

Wed
11
Feb

Loved ones support local service members deployed with Iowa National Guard

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:16

Mazie Nurre stands with her fiancé, Justin Wilson, during a send-off ceremony ahead of Wilson’s deployment for the Iowa Army National Guard in May 2025. (Photo submitted)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

This past summer, approximately 1,800 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers were deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a U.S. mission to “advise, assist and enable partner forces in the enduring defeat of ISIS.” Rebecca Suhr and Justin Wilson are two of the local soldiers deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division.

Wed
11
Feb

Author to speak at Prairie du Chien Library

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:15

By Steve Van Kooten

The intersection of people and nature has been a fertile ground for artists and writers throughout history, and that complex relationship will be at the forefront of the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library’s next author meet and greet with Kevin Koch on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m.

Wed
11
Feb

Thrive Iowa Collective Impact Meetings to be held

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/11/2026 - 08:15

Families needing help in Fayette and Clayton counties will soon have new opportunities to find assistance in their own communities. Iowa Health and Human Services recently selected Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation as the backbone organization for the Thrive Iowa initiative in Clayton and Fayette counties. To introduce community partners to the initiative, collective impact meetings will be held in each county.

Wed
04
Feb

Richard F. Newbern

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:06

Richard F. Newbern, 89, of Guttenberg, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. 

Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Memorial service will commence at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Mike Ashman.

Interment of the cremated remains will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Guttenberg.

Wed
04
Feb

Ione B. Potter

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:05

Ione B. Potter, 91, of Elgin, entered the presence of the Lord on Jan. 24, 2026, after a brief illness at her home in Elgin. 

Visitation was Friday, Jan. 30, at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf.

Funeral services were on Jan. 31, at Norway Lutheran Church, St. Olaf, conducted by Pastor Marshall Hahn.

Wed
04
Feb

Clayton Ridge Drill Team to celebrate season at showcase

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:04

Clayton Ridge Drill Team members pictured (sitting, left to right) Lainey Hansel, Britany Arce-Sanchez, Kailey Dempter, Coach Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns, Allysa Sadewasser, Erika Sarazua, Claire Brandy, Caylee Rohner; (standing) Jackie Dodgen, Zoey Rice, Olivia Chambers, Paige Thomas, Delaney Brown, Kaja Johnson and Ellie Bries. (Photo submitted)

The Clayton Ridge Drill Team will present their annual Season Showcase on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m., in the Guttenberg Gym. The show will feature over a dozen performances by the team as well as guest performances by the Clayton Ridge Cheer Team and soloists from Expressions Dance Studio. Family, friends and the public are invited to attend and celebrate the hard work the team has put in this season. Admission to the show is $5 and limited concessions will be available.

Wed
04
Feb

Sand delivers sweet awards to Public Innovations and Efficiencies winners

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/04/2026 - 08:03

The city of Guttenberg was a recipient of a 2026 Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) award. Pictured with Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand and a pie that came from Rausch’s Cafe in Guttenberg are Fred Schaub - mayor, Michelle Geuder - city council member and city office employees, Michelle Meyer and Jessica Bittner. (Photo submitted)

State Auditor Rob Sand launched his 2026 Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) awards tour on Jan. 29, hand-delivering pies and certificates to four winners in Northeast Iowa.

“Congratulations to this year’s PIE winners, and a big thanks to all the participants. You’ve shown that saving taxpayers money can be sweet,” said Sand. “Recognizing community leaders for their efforts with a pie is just the cherry on top. Taxpayers are the real winners.”

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