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30
Dec

Karen J. Havlicek

Submitted by agreve on Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:00

Karen Joyce Havlicek, 87, went to her heavenly home to spend Christmas with her husband, Robert and daughters, Cindy and Sally on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, from 1-4 p.m. at Center Street Bar and Grill, Monona.

A small family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Wed
24
Dec

Myrna B. Schmelzer

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:55

Myrna B. (Adney) Tangeman Schmelzer, 86, of McGregor, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Emplify Health Center in LaCrosse.

Visitation was Dec. 19, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 20, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Gary Hatcher.

Wed
24
Dec

Kevin C. Neylan

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:54

Just after midnight on Dec. 18, 2025, Kevin Charles Neylan of Guttenberg completed his final trip around the sun. He was 10 days shy of his 79th birthday. He passed away while sleeping peacefully in his home. He spent his final hours surrounded by friends and family and had listened to the Cubs win the World Series (2016 replay) the night before while his daughter held his hand.

A celebration of life party will be forthcoming when the weather warms up. In the meantime, online condolences may be shared with Kevin’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com or by sending a card to his house.

Wed
24
Dec

Ross E. Pollock

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:54

Ross Eldred Pollock, 86, of Guttenberg, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 7, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held on April 12, at 1:30 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Guttenberg, followed by a reception at The Marina’s Visitor Center at 715 S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg.

Wed
24
Dec

County 911 communications project nears finish line

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:50

By Audrey Posten

Clayton County’s new 911 communications project is ready to go—the culmination of a multi-year process to evaluate and replace the aged public safety and radio paging system that Clayton County 911 Coordinator Samantha Rumph said has outlived its life.

Wed
24
Dec

Clayton County BOS extends moratorium on data centers

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:50

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

At a recent Clayton County Board of Supervisors meeting, representatives from Allamakee-Clayton Electric discussed potential data mining projects looking to locate in Clayton County.

Wed
24
Dec

Clayton Ridge School responds to district rating from DOE

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:49

The Clayton Ridge School District sent out a letter to parents and guardians on Dec. 16 regarding their rating from the Iowa School Performance Profiles (ISPP) released by the Iowa Department of Education.

The letter, signed by District Superintendent Shane Wahls, says Clayton Ridge's district rating came in as Needs Improvement.

Ratings included exceptional, high performing, commendable, acceptable, needs improvement and priority.

Wed
17
Dec

Ronald C. "Jud" Judkins

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:08

Ronald Chester Judkins “Jud” departed this world peacefully, surrounded by family, on Dec. 11, 2025, in Guttenberg. 

A funeral service will be held at a later time to honor Jud’s life and the legacy he leaves behind. The family wishes to invite all who knew him to join in celebrating his remarkable journey. Details on these arrangements will be shared at a later date.

Wed
17
Dec

The Rev. Gary Hatcher reflects on 48 years of ministry

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:06

Pastor Gary Hatcher and wife Jackie are looking forward to retirement and have purchased a home in Guttenberg. (Press photo by Lu Kahle)

By Dorothy R. Wendel

As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, The Reverend Gary Hatcher is about to hang up his church vestments after 48 years of witnessing for and proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord. He has ministered to seven parishes during his tenure as God’s servant, his last call being pastor of St. Paul Lutheran in Garnavillo and First Lutheran in McGregor.

Wed
17
Dec

Short agenda for last meeting of the year

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:06

 t its last regular meeting of the year on Dec. 8, the Guttenberg city council okayed a storm water improvement project, approved the collective bargaining agreement with city employees, and raised garbage rates.

Storm sewer project

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