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Jun

Gary F. Torrey

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 09:01

Gary Frederick Torrey, 78, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Heritage Specialty Care.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, prior to the service.

Funeral services will follow the visitation at the church, conducted by Dr. Timothy Chavers.

Wed
21
Jun

Billie E. Smith

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 09:01

Billie E. Smith, 88, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Visitation was Saturday, June 17, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

Inurnment was at Bethel Cemetery in Colesburg with military honors accorded by the Guttenberg Legion Post #0373 and Amvets Post 15. 

Wed
21
Jun

Plans for Guttenberg Dog Park move forward

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 09:00

Ray Black and family dog, Shelby, are looking forward to Guttenberg's completed dog park. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Caroline Rosacker

Fund-raising for a handicap accessible dog park in Guttenberg can now move forward following city council approval of a site adjacent to the wastewater building off of Dekalb Street  at the regular city council meeting on May 8. 

Chamber/Community Vitality Director Brandie Tomkins brainstormed the idea in late 2022 and sent out a plea for donations in January 2023. 

Wed
21
Jun

German couple enjoys Great River Road trip

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 08:57

Michael Thieme (left) and Christina Gulish of Cologne, Germany are on a month-long vacation traveling the Great River Road. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Traveling along the Mississippi River on the Great River Road is something many northeast Iowans take for granted. 

Michael Thieme and Christina Gulish, who live near Cologne, Germany, traveled to the United States to spend a month taking advantage of the scenic route, stopping along the way to experience the amenities larger cities and small, rural communities have to offer. 

Wed
21
Jun

Council okays salaries/wages, listens to marina concerns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 08:57

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its June 12 monthly meeting approved employee raises, listened to concerns from marina lease holders, and heard updates on city projects.

Mayor Fred Schaub led the meeting, with councilmembers Austin Greve, Jane Parker, Steve Bahls and Michelle Geuder at the table; councilmember Mandy Ludovissy participated via speaker phone. City Manager Denise Schneider was also present.

Wed
14
Jun

James E. Auer, MD

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 08:37

James E. Auer, MD, 84, of Elm Grove, Wis., passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 22, at St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church, Elm Grove, Wis. from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

Private family burial to take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Garnavillo.

Wed
14
Jun

Library to present "Friendship Adventures"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 08:36

Toby KID will present "Friendship Adventures" at the Guttenberg Municipal Building on June 20. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Public Library will host "Friendship Adventures"  at the Guttenberg Municipal Building auditorium on Tuesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. This interactive show features master performer and educator Toby KID and is free to children of all ages!

Wed
14
Jun

GMHC Behavioral Health services available

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 08:35

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Betty Brimeyer sees patients on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at GMHC, and has tele-psych appointments available. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

May was designated as Mental Health Awareness Month by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Human Services to urge Iowans to prioritize their mental health. 

Social isolation brought on by a world-wide pandemic has left many individuals feeling stressed, isolated and uncertain, taking a toll on their well-being.  

Wed
07
Jun

Pastor McMillin to celebrate ordination 50th anniversary

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:32

Pastor Harold McMillin will celebrate his 50-year ordination anniversary on June 11 during the 9:30 a.m. worship service at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

St. Peter Lutheran Church of Garnavillo and Peace Lutheran Church of Clayton will celebrate the 50th ordination anniversary of Pastor Harold McMillin during the 9:30 a.m. worship service at St. Peter Lutheran in Garnavillo on June 11. Pastor David Tielbar will be the guest preacher, and Pastor Steven Brackett, Assistant to the Bishop of the Northeastern Iowa Synod will be present and take part in the service. Following worship a sharing of memories and thoughts will be followed with a dinner.

Wed
07
Jun

Foundation to present "How Iowa Met Baseball"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:30

John Liepa of West Des Moines will present "How Iowa Met Baseball" on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Guttenberg Municipal Building. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Library Foundation will host "How Iowa Met Baseball: The Myths, The History, The Players” on Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the auditorium of the Guttenberg Municipal Building located at 502 South First Street. 

The free program is made possible by Humanities Iowa, a private, non-profit, state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a cultural resource for Iowans since 1971. 

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