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Wed
04
Jan

Part one of a two-part series City reports on comprehensive plan progress

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 09:06

It will take many groups to accomplish the goals set out in Guttenberg's comprehensive plan. The River of Music concert series, organized by Umbrella Arts, is one way community culture goals are being met. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Molly Moser

In December 2013, after a year of collecting input from the community and extensive research, the city council approved a new comprehensive plan to guide the next 20-30 years of progress in Guttenberg. In a two-part story to be published Jan. 4 and 11, The Press checks in with Mayor Russ Loven and Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Director Emily Sadewasser about the third year of progress on the plan, and what’s to come in 2017. 

Wed
21
Dec

Housing assessment presented

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 14:31

Sara Neuzil of UERPC presented the results of the Guttenberg portion of the countywide housing assessment. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

A countywide housing needs assessment began in March as a partnership between UERPC, Workforce Housing Needs Program, Iowa Area Development Group, CCDG and Alliant Energy, Black Hills, and Alpine Communications. The results of that assessment were presented, specific to Guttenberg, by Sara Neuzil, a representative of the Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC), Darla Kelchen of CCDG, and Susan Kozner of the Iowa Development Group, during an open house on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13. 

Wed
21
Dec

Mayor Loven speaks on absence of city manager

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 14:30

From left are Utilities Clerk Jessica Bittner, Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume and Administrative Assistant Deb Eulberg. Together with the mayor, the city office staff is keeping things running smoothly until a city manager is hired. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

The City of Guttenberg has been without a city manager since July, when the council accepted the resignation of former city manager Mary Willett. In the months since, Mayor Russ Loven, Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume, and other city staff have stepped up to keep operations running smoothly.

Wed
21
Dec

Guttenberg lighting contest winners

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 14:28

Judging for the Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the City of Guttenberg and the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce took place the evening of Thursday, Dec. 15. Winners are as follows. Prizes will be in the form of credits on city utility bills.

Business

First place, $50 - Blooming Branches, 511 South First Street

Second place, $30 - Kuempel Hardware, 430 South River Park Drive

Wed
21
Dec

Municipal building photos sought

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 14:27

The City of Guttenberg is working with an architectural firm to study the municipal building and prepare a condition report identifying areas that need attention, estimated repair costs and prioritize the repairs needed. 

The firm is looking for historic photos of the building to help with their study, both interior and exterior shots.  If anyone has a photo they are willing to share, stop by the city office, and the staff will make a copy of it while you wait. Those with questions can call the city office at 252-1161.

Wed
14
Dec

Lengthy agenda for Guttenberg city council

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:29

By Shelia Tomkins

A budget amendment, cat licensing, and garbage rate increases were among the items occupying city council attention at the regular monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5. Mayor Russ Loven presided with councilmembers Austin Greve, Fred Schaub, Virginia Saeugling, Jane Parker and Steve Friedlein on hand. Also at the council table were City Attorney Michael Schuster and Administrative Assistant Deb Eulberg in the absence of Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume.

Budget amendment

Wed
14
Dec

Voters reject tax levy increase proposed by Clayton Ridge School

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:28

By Shelia Tomkins

In a special election held Dec. 6, voters in the Clayton Ridge Community School  district rejected a Physical Plant and Equipment property tax levy that would have funded improvements at both the Guttenberg and Garnavillo campuses.

The failed proposition would have provided for an increase of $.67 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. 

Wed
14
Dec

‘Shop local’ for holiday sparkle

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:28

On a snowy Saturday in Guttenberg, shoppers find all they need to make the holiday season sparkle. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Wed
14
Dec

Guttenberg ballerina to perform in The Nutcracker

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:27

Chianne Behrend, daughter of Mike and Bert Behrend of Garnavillo, is performing in The Nutcracker this Christmas at the Grand Opera House in Dubuque. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

“Professionals are good, not because they don’t make mistakes, but because they don’t make the same mistake twice.” Chianne Behrend remembers these words, once stated by her dance instructor. Behrend, a sophomore at Clayton Ridge High School, has been practicing ballet in Dubuque at The Grand Opera House for over a decade. This Christmas will mark her sixth performance in The Nutcracker, put on every year at the Grand Opera House.

Wed
30
Nov

County visioning meeting set for Dec. 8

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 17:37

Over the next year Clayton County will hold several meetings to receive public input on an update to the Clayton County Comprehensive Plan.  The comprehensive plan is intended to provide a set of goals, strategies and actions to assist local officials as they make future decisions regarding the growth and management of the County.    

Members of the public are invited to a Clayton County Comprehensive Plan public input session on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Clayton County Building, located at 600 Gunder Rd, Elkader, IA 52043. 

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