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Wed
18
Jun

Council hears RAGBRAI updates, crisis response canine request

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 08:14

At its monthly meeting on June 9, the Guttenberg city council heard an update on the upcoming July RAGBRAI weekends and okayed a request to move forward on a local crisis response canine team for the Guttenberg  Police Department. 

RAGBRAI update

Dan Kuempel and Nancy McClellan of the local RAGBRAI committee were on hand to give the council an update on the event and to request street closings on the two weekends that riders will be in Guttenberg.

Wed
11
Jun

Market Nights to be featured at River of Music this season

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:40

The popular River of Music concert series in Guttenberg's Ingleside Park will have a new feature this summer — Market Night will be set up for two concert nights, the first one on Friday, June 20, and the second on Friday, Aug. 8.

Market Night will give local businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services at booths near the music venue. Participating businesses will feature various offerings, such as give-aways, free samples, discounts, career opportunities and items for sale.

Wed
11
Jun

Clayton County Engineer goes over infrastructure projects

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:39

Clayton County Engineer Casey Stickfort points at a map while reviewing past and future bridge and roadwork projects. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

The now-finished 300th Street bridge project started in December 2024. The bridge was structurally deficient and needed to be replaced at a cost of $375,000, paid for through federal funds. Work was done by Taylor Construction. (Photo courtesy of Clayton County Iowa Road Department)

By Willis Patenaude

Clayton County Engineer Casey Stickfort recently shared an update on county bridge projects, road work plans and a pricey new soy-based asphalt.

Efforts continue after $100 million was invested last year to repair, rehab or replace Iowa’s aging bridge infrastructure. According to data from the National Bridge Inventory, Iowa leads the nation for bridges in poor condition at over 22 percent. 

Wed
11
Jun

DNR puts off June meeting on Pattison water permit

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:37

By Audrey Posten

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is backtracking on its previous plan to hold a public meeting or open house this month to share more information about Pattison Sand Company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. 

A DNR water use permit summary report says Pattison would like to modify a permit to triple its current maximum water withdrawal quantity from 976.8 million gallons per year to 3.7 billion.

Wed
04
Jun

Progress made on Alluring Waters art installation

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 07:51

Alluring Waters, an art installation at the intersection of Schiller Street and Highway 52, will be dedicated at 7 p.m. on June 19. Above, a lighted evening view of the project, which was spearheaded by local Umbrella Arts volunteers. (Photo submitted)

Umbrella Arts, in partnership with the city of Guttenberg and Iowa artist Tim Adams, continues to make progress on Alluring Waters, an art installation at the intersection of Schiller Street and Highway 52.

Umbrella Arts, a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing and celebrating local arts in all its form, was asked by the city in early 2024 to create and implement a vision that would define the Schiller Street/Highway 52 intersection as a prominent gateway to the historic downtown business district and Mississippi River. Julie Rastetter leads a volunteer committee which includes Sherry Oliver, Vicki Rodenberg, MJ Smith and Diane Thiese.

Wed
04
Jun

Pools seek community support amid staffing and operational challenges

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 07:50

By Audrey Posten

When the city of Strawberry Point announced in April that it would close its swimming pool this summer due to declining usage, limited staff and rising maintenance costs, community members expressed sadness and anger. Public outcry prompted the city council to reconsider, and at a special meeting on May 27, it was announced the pool would reopen no later than July 1. A pool committee has also formed to recruit staff and fundraise for improvements.

Wed
28
May

Ostrander places 15th at state meet

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:29

Clayton Ridge senior Audrey Ostrander closed out her high school track and field career at the state meet in Des Moines on May 22. Ostrander placed 15th in the long jump among 24 Class 1A competitors, after reaching a distance of 15 feet, 7.25 inches. Ella Whitney of Wayne, Corydon won the state title with a jump of 17 feet, 5.75 inches.

Wed
28
May

Pattison Sand Company sheds additional light on water request

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:23

Pattison Sand Company owner Kyle Pattison led an on-site informational session May 17 addressing the company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. Around 15 people attended the session. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Pattison Sand Company owner Kyle Pattison led an on-site informational session May 17 addressing the company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton.

An Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) water use permit summary report says Pattison would like to modify a permit to triple its current maximum water withdrawal quantity from 976.8 million gallons per year to 3.7 billion.

Wed
28
May

Supervisors to ask DNR for more info on Pattison water withdrawal request

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:20

The Clayton County Board of Supervisors on May 20 agreed to send a letter to the Iowa DNR requesting more information about Pattison Sand Company LLC’s request to modify their permit to allow more than a three-fold increase in water they use.

The three-member board—Doug Reimer, Steve Doeppke and Ray Peterson—agreed there is widespread concern about the potential impacts on Clayton County’s water, and that Pattison has not clearly spelled out the need for more water or how the increased water use might affect neighbors.

Wed
28
May

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pool 10 projects focus of informational meeting

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:19

Corps of Engineers Project Manager and Civil Engineer John Henderson and Sam Mathiowetz, St. Paul District locks and dams chief, speak with attendees at a public informational meeting held at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Public Library on May 13. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

By Steve Van Kooten

At a public information meeting held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — St. Paul District (Corps), John Henderson, a civil engineer and project manager, highlighted several ongoing and potential projects for Pool 10 of the Mississippi River, which serves as the dividing line between northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.

“We’ve got quite a bit of considerable-sized projects ready to go,” said Henderson. “We’re just waiting for the funding to come in.”

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