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Wed
15
Dec

New River Front Boutique and Downtown Nutrition

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:04

Brandie Tomkins, successful businesswoman and Guttenberg Chamber Director, has opened River Front Boutique, located at 316 S. River Park Drive. The boutique carries a large selection of women's, infant and toddler clothing. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Guttenberg's historic downtown business district has recently added River Front Boutique and Downtown Nutrition, located at 316 S. River Park Drive, to its growing list of shopping destinations. 

River Front Boutique

Wed
15
Dec

Christmas display lights up north end

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:03

The home of Tiane and Jeremy Tews, located at 103 Washington and North First Street, is tastefully decorated inside and out for the upcoming Christmas holiday. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Tiane and Jeremy Tews, and their children, Joe and Claire, of Guttenberg are lighting up the north end of River Park Drive, sharing their love of all things Christmas in a fabulous, tastefully decorated holiday light display. 

Wed
15
Dec

Kassie Parker named Athlete of Year finalist

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:02

Loras College women's cross country junior Kassie Parker's achievements have continued to gain national recognition as the recent NCAA Division III National Champion has been selected as the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) DIII Honda Athlete of the Year Finalist for cross country.

Parker is a 2017 graduate of Clayton Ridge High School and is the daughter of Jane Parker of Guttenberg.

Wed
08
Dec

Memories of Guttenberg's business district: Part 2

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/08/2021 - 08:32

Bruckners Tavern, currently Scherer Chiropractic, was located on the corner of First and Herder St. Ihm reports, "It was a popular spot and had a pool table." (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The following continues a feature story from the Nov. 24 issue of local historian Joe Ihm's recollections of the Guttenberg business district during his boyhood.

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Wed
08
Dec

Artist adds to iconic holiday window display

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/08/2021 - 08:31

Kathleen Ratzlaff-Reed (above) of LeClaire created a long-lasting mural for the highly-admired, traditional Kuempel Hardware Christmas window exhibit. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Kuempel Hardware, located on the corner of River Park Drive and Herder Street in Guttenberg, has always had an eye-catching Christmas window display. Longtime employees Brenda Schaub, Kari Klaes, Carolyn Pierce and a host of helpers throughout the years have maintained the tradition. When the mainstay business changed hands, the decorative windows remained, but the new owner's wife, Lisa Finch, added an artistic twist. She created a collection of sturdy, life-size silhouettes of ice skaters and a horse-drawn sleigh. 

Wed
08
Dec

Guttenberg holiday lighting contest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/08/2021 - 08:27

By Shelia Tomkins

The annual Guttenberg holiday lighting contest is now underway. The event is sponsored by the City of Guttenberg and Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce. The contest is open to all utility customers of the City of Guttenberg, and winners will receive prizes in the form of a credit on their electric bills. 

Wed
01
Dec

Parker wins NCAA Division III National Championship

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/01/2021 - 08:29

Former Clayton Ridge athlete Kassie Parker (above) won the NCAA Division III Women's Cross Country National Championship at EP Sawyer Park in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 20. (Photo submitted)

Submitted by Emily Adlfinger, Director of Athletic Communiations 

Loras College 

Wed
01
Dec

Author writes novel after relationship loss

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/01/2021 - 08:29

The Guttenberg Public Library will hold a book signing event on Dec. 3 from 3-5 p.m. for Charlotte Smith's new novel "The Angel." From left are Dorothy Ehlts-Wille and her daughter, Charlotte Smith.(Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Charlotte Smith of Cedar Rapids has been authoring books since she was a teenager. She is connected locally as the daughter of Dorothy Ehlts-Wille of Guttenberg. The Guttenberg Public Library will host a book signing event for Smith showcasing her newest publication The Angel on Friday Dec. 3, from 3-5 p.m.

Wed
01
Dec

Finley appointed to NICC Distrct 5 board of trustees

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/01/2021 - 08:28

Three new members recently joined the board of trustees of Northeast Iowa Community College. Two were elected by voters—  Kent Nelson of District 4 and Gary McAndrew of District 6. The Board appointed the third new member, John Finley, to fill the District 5 vacancy at its Nov. 15 meeting. 

The Clayton Ridge School District forms part of District 5. Finley was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former board chair Ken Reimer’s retirement. 

Wed
24
Nov

Local historian recalls bustling business district

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:53

Otto Schultz had the first drug store in what is now Kramer Dentistry. The Burkharts eventually took over and put in a soda shop in the front and a pharmacy in the back. Joe Ihm (above) reports you were considered a nobody until you sat at the soda fountain and ordered a Cherry Coke. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In the past, Guttenberg had a very active business district that included a wide variety of stores offering goods and services. Local historian Joe Ihm recently recalled each business and its location on a walking tour of the community’s historic downtown district. His tour began at the corner of Pearl Street and River Park Drive traveling south. 

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