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Wed
05
Jul

GMH makes affiliation decision


After narrowing the field down from 18 over nine months, the Strategic Partnerships Task Force could not come to a consensus about which of two potential partners to recommend to the GMH board. Following a thorough discussion, the board voted 3-2 in favor of pursuing a partnership with Mercy Health Network. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Last week, after nine months of research and discussion, the Strategic Partnerships Task Force presented its recommendation to the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital board and city council on June 29. About 20 additional hospital staff and community members waited anxiously for the task force to begin their presentation. 

Wed
05
Jul

Supervisors discuss security at courthouse

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Journalist

Clayton County Sheriff Mike Tschirgi and Deputy Dave Tschantz met with the Clayton County Board of Supervisors June 26 to discuss security at the Clayton County Courthouse.  

Sheriff Tschirgi showed the supervisors a supervisory order from the Iowa Supreme Court that establishes a statewide weapons policy concerning the carrying of weapons in the Courthouse.

Wed
05
Jul

First energy district breakfast held in Guttenberg


Andy Johnson of the Winneshiek Energy District presented on energy districts and opportunities on June 23. The City of Guttenberg offers rebates on LED and CFL bulbs for residents wishing to make the update. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

In 2013, the annual expense for electrical usage on Guttenberg city streetlights and major security lights was around $13,000. The City of Guttenberg began updating all fixtures, sensors and bulbs that year with more energy efficient models, leading the way in Clayton County. “At last fiscal year, the expense was $4,060 – a savings of 68 percent,” reported Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume at the first quarterly breakfast of the Clayton County Energy District in Guttenberg on Friday, June 23.

Wed
28
Jun

Combat Veterans 4th Annual Benefit Ride/Cruise July 7 & 8

By Jane Thein

Registration for the 4th Annual Combat Veterans Ride/Cruise, sponsored by Eastern Iowa Chapter 39-3, will be 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 7, for the 11 a.m. pre-ride and 7-10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Elkport Campground for the ride/cruise. 

One donation of $15 per bike/car gets you everything both days, including food. The ride, open to motorcycles, cars and trucks, will make stops in Wadena, Monona, Guttenberg, and Colesburg.

Wed
28
Jun

Ingleside anniversary, cow art will highlight River of Music


A Technicolor Holstein is Meuser Lumber Co.'s contribution to the summer cow sculpture contest, sponsored by Umbrella Arts. View more cow art this Friday at the River of Music Concert. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

The River of Music concert in Guttenberg this Friday, June 30, will include a short celebration of Ingleside Club’s 115 years.    

The club was established in 1902, when eight Guttenberg women decided to beautify the riverfront by turning a cow pasture into Ingleside Park.   

Wed
28
Jun

Fireworks and more Saturday, July 1


Stars & Stripes Grand Marshals From left are Joyce Kopecky and Rosalie Kickbush, leaders of The Veterans Angels. The group is being honored for their contributions to area veterans, pieceing and quilting blankets with love, prayers and healing thoughts to give to vets since 2013. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

The iconic summer Stars and Stripes Celebration, hosted by the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to take place this Saturday, kicking off with the Farmer’s Market at 8 a.m. on the 400 block of South River Park Drive, and ending in the timeless custom of fireworks over the Mississippi River. The third annual Interact 5K Walk/Run will also be held that morning at 8 a.m., with registration beginning at 7 a.m. at the gazebo in Ingleside Park.

Wed
28
Jun

Finches declared Stars & Stripes Super Seniors


From their solid family business to their civic engagement, Charles and Joanne Finch have helped shape the Guttenberg community. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

The Stars and Stripes committee has chosen to honor Charles and Joanne Finch as the Super Seniors for this year’s celebration on July 1. “The Finches are hard working, model community members,” said Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Director Emily Sadewasser. “Their contributions to local business and culture over their shared lives are immeasurable.” 

Wed
21
Jun

Facility improvements to begin; new teacher hired

The Clayton Ridge School Board met in regular session on Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. in the middle school library.  Members in attendance were John Heying, Ellen Johnson, Mike Finnegan and Kathy Ihde. Christine Aulwes, Jason Reimer and Alicia Helle were absent. Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Andy Peterson, Steve Hoff, Dave Schlueter, Mary Seifert, Bob Bodish, Darrin Troester and Mary Ann Troester.

Payment to BLDD in the amount of $38,219.49 was approved for schematic design and design development at the Guttenberg site pending clarification on several cost items.  

Wed
21
Jun

Fatality following one-vehicle accident west of Guttenberg

By Shelia Tomkins

A Guttenberg teenager has died following a one-car rollover accident on Monday, June 12, west of Guttenberg. Emma Hefel, 16, died Thursday, June 15, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.

She was one of three teens injured in the accident that took place at approximately 4 p.m. a week ago Monday on Garber Road, just west of 310th Street. 

Wed
21
Jun

Fireworks legal in Iowa, but still illegal in Guttenberg


Although the new Iowa fireworks law doesn't change the rules in Guttenberg, residents can still enjoy a colorful display on Saturday, July 1, during the Chamber of Commerce's annual Stars & Stripes celebration. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Early last month, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a new law into effect that allows fireworks to be sold throughout the state to buyers age 18 and up. According to the bill, fireworks companies with permanent buildings can sell fireworks June 1 through July 8 and Dec. 1 through Jan. 3, in conjunction with the Fourth of July and New Year’s celebrations. Fireworks companies with temporary buildings, or tents, can only sell fireworks June 13 through July 8. 

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