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14
Jan

Micheal “Mike” D. Stegen

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:21

Micheal “Mike” Dean Stegen, 70, passed away Dec. 31, 2025, in Manchester, of natural causes. Mike was a Christian, a father and a husband.

Visitation was Friday, Jan. 9, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Strawberry Point and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 10, at Mission in Christ Church in Strawberry Point, conducted by Pastor Jason Cooper.

Wed
14
Jan

Tourism optimism remains despite drop in Clayton County visitorship

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:20

Just over 121,000 people visited Clayton County from October 2024 to September 2025, according to Arrivalist data. Marketing efforts continue to evolve to draw visitors. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Audrey Posten

Visitorship to Clayton County dropped by nearly 10,000 people from 2024 to 2025, according to Arrivalist data shared by the Clayton County Development Group (CCDG).

Wed
14
Jan

Effigy Mounds’ new Golden Eagles Club takes flight

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:20

Effigy Mounds National Monument kicked off the Golden Eagles Club, its new weekly gathering for mature adults, last week. Golden Eagles Club programs will continue every Thursday, at 10 a.m., until April. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

Effigy Mounds National Monument kicked off the Golden Eagles Club, its new weekly gathering for mature adults, last week.

Biotech Lexie Ogdahl spoke about winter birding in northeast Iowa, helping attendees identify birds by sight and sound, and offering tips on how to make their backyards more bird friendly.

Golden Eagles Club programs will continue every Thursday, at 10 a.m., until April. 

Wed
14
Jan

Clayton Ridge School holds public hearing for Flexibility Fund

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 09:19

By Steve Van Kooten

The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held a public hearing considering a Flexibility Fund at their Jan. 8 meeting in Guttenberg.

"The Flexibility Fund is a fund that allows us to take money from categorical funds and move them into the General Fund for the purpose of using them for multiple things," said District Administrator Shane Wahls.

Wed
07
Jan

Steven A. Elsinger

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:59

Steven A. Elsinger, 53, of Guttenberg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 4, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Paul Kwaku Ameyaw.

Wed
07
Jan

LaCretia J. Graves

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:59

LaCretia Jean Graves, 91, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at home.

Memorial service was Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Marion. Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello.

Wed
07
Jan

Pikes Peak State Park turns 90

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:58

The park plan encompassed roughly 1,200 acres, including the renowned Pikes Peak, Pictured Rocks and Point Ann. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

Pikes Peak State Park near McGregor celebrated its 90th birthday this past weekend.

According to research shared by McGregor Public Library Director and community historian Michelle Pettit, Pikes Peak State Park was established Jan. 3, 1936. Mrs. Munn, grandniece of McGregor founder Alexander MacGregor, donated the property to the federal government in 1935, and it was then conveyed to the state of Iowa, creating the foundation for both Pikes Peak and Point Ann state parks. The park plan encompassed roughly 1,200 acres, including the renowned Pikes Peak, Pictured Rocks and Point Ann.  

Wed
07
Jan

Iowa’s school certified enrollment for 2025-2026 slightly declines

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:57

The Iowa Department of Education has released 2025 fall certified enrollment numbers for public school districts, as well as numbers reflecting additional options families have chosen, which include open enrollment to a public school outside a family’s resident district, public charter schools and accredited nonpublic schools.

Wed
07
Jan

Fatal accident in Holy Cross

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:56

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident that occurred at a farm in rural Holy Cross on Dec. 29. 

In a press release, the sheriff’s office said preliminary findings indicate the victim was working on the farm when he became entrapped in a piece of agricultural equipment. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

Wed
07
Jan

Chamber of Commerce banquet set for Saturday, Jan. 17

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:54

The annual banquet of the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Guttenberg Municipal Building.

A social hour will be held beginning at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Guests may bring their own beer or wine — no spirits allowed. The annual membership meeting will follow the meal.

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