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Wed
09
Jul

Poker run helps raise money for youth sports organization

By Steve Van Kooten

The first semi-annual golf cart poker run took place this past Saturday in Guttenberg.

The Run started at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Ballroom, with proceeds going to the Clayton Ridge Youth Sports (CRYS) Board for two new batting cages.

Wed
09
Jul

Vorwald is new Clayton County Assistant Attorney


Courtney Vorwald is the new Clayton County Assistant Attorney. Vorwald is a native of the county and most recently worked as an assistant county attorney in Delaware County.

By Willis Patenaude

On May 27, Courtney Vorwald was approved by the Board of Supervisors as the new Clayton County Assistant Attorney, allowing her to serve the place she was born and graduated from as a student at Central Community School. 

Wed
09
Jul

Donate blood and save a life in Guttenberg

LifeServe Blood Center and Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics continue to celebrate their partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, is the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to patients who entrust their care to Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Wed
02
Jul

A day to remember: Grandson accompanies veterans on Honor Flight


On May 19, Dominique Mast accompanied his grandfathers, veterans Dan Steffen (left) and Jim Hopkins, on an Honor Flight. They spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the nation’s monuments and memorials. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

According to the Honor Flight Network, over 317,000 United States veterans have participated in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. since 2005—sharing in a day of honor at the nation’s memorials. 

Dan Steffen from Guttenberg and Jim Hopkins from Manchester joined those ranks on May 19, through the Honor Flight of Dubuque and the Tri-States. The two were accompanied by their grandson, Dominique Mast, of Guttenberg, making the experience even more memorable.

Wed
02
Jul

Gutenberg Bible facsimile gifted to city by owners


\A picture of the Bible at its current location inside the Guttenberg Public Library. The books were gifted to the city earlier this year from the Millham family. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

An article clipping from the Guttenberg Press in 1989 that shows Charles Millham with the Gutenberg Bible facsimile. Millham played an important role in bringing the book to Guttenberg.

By Steve Van Kooten

The City of Guttenberg can now call themselves the proud owners of the Gutenberg Bible facsimile that is on display at the public library.

The facsimile, one of 310 made in Leipzig, Germany, in 1913, replicates the original Bibles printed by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century.

Wed
25
Jun

RAGBRAI committee lists street closures, restrictions

The local RAGBRAI committee would like Guttenberg residents to be aware of the plans, street closures and parking restrictions that are planned for the RAGBRAI visit on two weekends in July – Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, and Saturday, July 26.

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 On the first weekend 1,000+ vehicles will arrive in Guttenberg to park their vehicles for the week and board charter buses to Orange City in western Iowa where the ride begins on Sunday.  

Wed
25
Jun

River Traders is a one-stop souvenir shop in Guttenberg


Lynda Frangipane manages River Traders, which opened in Guttenberg before Memorial Day. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Visitors and locals will find a wide selection of Guttenberg- and Iowa-themed souvenirs and sweet treats at River Traders. The new business opened at 528 S. River Park Drive, in downtown Guttenberg, just before Memorial Day.

River Traders is owned by Simon and Marina Shaked, who also have stores in Duluth, Minn., and Marquette, Mich. Guttenberg native Lynda Frangipane is the manager.

Wed
25
Jun

Stars and Stripes Celebration jam-packs Americana into holiday weekend

It’s time to break out the hotdogs, fire up the grills and light the sparklers because the Fourth of July weekend is less than two weeks away. For Guttenberg and the surrounding area, there will be a plethora of exciting events taking place on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5.

This year’s theme is “52 Things to Love About Guttenberg” to commemorate RAGBRAI’s 52nd annual ride concluding by rolling into Guttenberg on Highway 52. Members of the community are encouraged to show their hometown pride over the weekend and during the parade on Saturday evening.

Wed
18
Jun

Museum Crawl invites people to explore Clayton County’s rich history


History is coming alive this June with the launch of the first-ever Clayton County Museum Crawl. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can explore the rich and diverse history housed within 13 Clayton County museums. Lisa and Katelyn Kies of Colesburg picked up their Passports to the Past at the Lockmaster’s House Heritage Museum in Guttenberg on June 7. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

Carol DeSotel shows Bonnie and Ed James the 1902 Crestmobile owned by James O. Crosby, which is a highlight at the Garnavillo Historical Museum. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

History is coming alive this June with the launch of the first-ever Clayton County Museum Crawl. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can explore the rich and diverse history housed within 13 Clayton County museums.

Wed
18
Jun

Police Chief weighs in on new officer for department

By Steve Van Kooten

Earlier this year, the Guttenberg Police Department hired a fifth police officer. According to Police Chief Derek Chambers, the additional officer will provide multiple benefits to the city’s police force, including a change to the officers' schedule.

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