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20
Nov

Local fine art galleries open for shoppers on Saturday, Nov. 30


Northeast Iowa Scenic Art Loop members Rabecca Jayne Hennessey Fine Art, and the Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center will be open for shoppers on Nov. 30 – Shop Local Saturday. Rabecca will be displaying oil paintings from her new series “Greetings from Guttenberg” during her open house that day. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Artist Rabecca Hennessey and Guttenberg Gallery & Creativity Center owner Cindy Olson, both members of the Northeast Iowa Scenic Art Loop, are pleased to announce upcoming open houses on Saturday Nov. 30 – Shop Local Saturday. 

Rabecca Jayne Hennessey Fine Art 

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13
Nov

St. John's Community Thanksgiving Dinner since 2007


Church parishioners and community volunteers have been preparing and serving delicious Thanksgiving meals at St. John's Lutheran Church in Guttenberg on Thanksgiving day since 2007. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

A Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be offered at St. John's Lutheran Church, 203 Pearl Street in Guttenberg on Thursday, November 28.

Reserved Dine-in, pick-up, or delivered Thanksgiving dinners will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green bean casserole, salad, roll and pie. 

Wed
13
Nov

Family Resource Center upcoming charitable programs


The Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics Family Resource Center is on a mission to care for our community this holiday season. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Family Resource Center is offering the following charitable programs to assist community members in need during the upcoming holiday season. 

Giving opportunities to help those in need including food, clothing, gifts, toys and monetary donations will be accepted. 

Wed
13
Nov

Council okays state exam of Chamber records

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council, at its monthly meeting on Nov. 4,  approved hiring the State Auditor’s Office to conduct a special examination that would focus on Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce records. 

City Manager Jamie Blume explained that this audit would be different from the regular exams that are conducted every year, as it would provide a more in-depth look at the Chamber’s financial records in regard to city funds that were provided to the Chamber. 

Wed
06
Nov

Library to sponsor program on Grief and the Holidays


The Guttenberg Public Library will hold an informational program addressing Grief and the Holidays on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1:30 - 3 p.m. in the library meeting room. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The upcoming holidays can be a time of joy and togetherness. They can also be stressful and challenging if you are experiencing a difficult life change or loss. 

Grief and the Holidays

Wed
06
Nov

SHIIP volunteers meet high standards


Kim Davis, Deb Hogan and Jim Solomon

By Caroline Rosacker

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) offers free, objective, and confidential services throughout Iowa to help individuals sort through information about Medicare and health insurance.

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers, to prevent, detect, and report suspected healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. 

Wed
06
Nov

Veterans Day program at school on Nov. 11

This year's community Veterans Day program will be held at the Clayton Ridge School gymnasium on Monday, Nov. 11, starting at 10 a.m. 

The event is being planned by faculty and students. All community members are welcome to attend.

The program will feature music, speeches, memorials and special recognitions. A community band and the Clayton Ridge Band will present patriotic music. For those interested in joining the community band, see the story on page 2.

Wed
30
Oct

Local Catholic parishes welcome Father Paul Ameyaw


Father Paul Ameyaw of Ghana, West Africa is grateful for the opportunity to serve local parishes, St. Mary's in Guttenberg, St. Joseph in Garnavillo and Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local Catholic parishes  Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista, St. Joseph in Garnavillo, and St. Mary's in Guttenberg welcome Father Paul Ameyaw of Ghana, West Africa, to lead their congregations in worship. 

Father Paul, an ordained Catholic Priest for 32 years, was born and raised in a deeply religious family dedicated to the Catholic Church. He was inspired to enter the priesthood when he was seven years old. 

Wed
30
Oct

C. R. student actors set to perform Romeo and Juliet


A mixed cast of Clayton Ridge high school and middle school student actors are set to perform William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at the Garnavillo campus auditorium on Nov. 8, 9 and 10. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Clayton Ridge student actors are set to present William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Garnavillo campus auditorium on Nov. 8, 9, and 10. The curtain will go up at the Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Freewill donation admissions encourage everyone to have a night out at the theatre to see a timeless classic put on the stage.

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30
Oct

Ballot summary for Nov. 5 general election

By Shelia Tomkins

Clayton County voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to choose candidates for county, state and federal offices. 

Polling sites open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. A complete list of polling sites appeared on page 14 of the Oct. 16 issue of The Press. 

Clayton County

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