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Wed
18
Jan

Library hosts weekly Mahjongg


All are welcome! Mahjongg is played at the Guttenberg Public Library each Thursday at 1 p.m. From left are Wendy Shea and Laura Manson. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Each Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. community members gather at The Guttenberg Public Library to play Mahjongg, pronounced mah-JONG.

The tile-based game, commonly played by four players, was developed in the 19th century in China, and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the card game rummy, Mahjongg is a game of skill, strategy, and luck, and is often referred to as Mahjongg rummy, or Chinese dominos. 

Wed
18
Jan

Garnavillo Daycare opens new addition


The toddler room (above) has bright blue walls and cheery red tables and chairs. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

An aging facility that was no longer energy efficient, and a growing waiting list for quality local daycare was the catalyst that prompted Garnavillo Community Daycare board members to begin discussing plans to build a new child care facility as a long-term plan in 2019.  

Wed
18
Jan

City council hears project updates, sets budget hearing

In its first meeting of the new year, the Guttenberg city council heard updates on city projects, approved  city staff mowing the proposed dog park and set a public hearing on the budget for Feb. 13.

Mayor Fred Schaub led councilmembers Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy through the Jan. 9 agenda. City Manager Denise Schneider was also at the council table. 

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Wed
11
Jan

Arctic Circle residency inspires art installation


Rachel Moser of Kentucky, daughter of Guttenberg natives Judy and Dana Moser, spent two months onboard "Antigua," (above) a research vessel as part of an art and science residency. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Rachel Moser of Kentucky, daughter of Judy and Dana Moser who grew up in Guttenberg, and granddaughter of Deloes "Pockey" Weseman of Guttenberg, and the late Katherine Weseman, and Ivan and Geraldine Moser, spent two months in the Arctic onboard Antigua, a research vessel, as part of an art and science residency called the Arctic Circle Residency in September and October of 2019.  

Wed
11
Jan

Professor earns Lifetime Achievement Award


Dr. Karen Moldenhauer of Garnavillo, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture professor and rice breeder emeritus, was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in rice breeding. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Dr. Karen Moldenhauer, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture professor and rice breeder emeritus, has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in rice breeding. She accepted the award at the USA Rice Outlook Conference on Dec. 8 in Austin, Texas. 

Professor Moldenhauer grew up in Garnavillo and is the daughter of the late Norris and Zella Kuenzel. She and her husband, Paul, have recently retired and returned to the area.

Wed
11
Jan

Hazmat team assists with tanker truck leak following rollover


Local emergency personnel responded to a semi accident on Jan. 2 that resulted in a tanker filled with milk landing in Harter-Herman Pond along Highway 52 in Guttenberg. Above from left, Assistant Fire Chief Josh Roth looks on as Tim White cuts a hole in the tanker in order to siphon out the milk before the rig was pulled from the pond. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

A team specializing in dealing with hazardous materials was called to Guttenberg the evening of Jan. 2 to assist with a semi rollover that resulted in a milk tank leak.

According to Guttenberg Fire Chief Joe Zittergruen, his department received the call shortly before 6 p.m. about a single-vehicle accident  that resulted in a rollover into Harter-Herman Pond on the west side of the 300 block of North Highway 52. 

Wed
04
Jan

Russell P. Loven

Russell P. Loven died at home in Guttenberg after a long struggle with cancer on Dec. 27, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

Funeral service will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, conducted by Rev. Michael Ashman.

Wed
04
Jan

Local teen enjoys competing in snocross


Clayton Ridge ninth grader Addison Wilwert of North Buena Vista is ready to race on her 2019 Arctic Cat ZR6000sx 600CC sled purchased from Woodies Racing. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge ninth grader Addison Wilwert of North Buena Vista has been competing in snocross for the past six years, and has been riding snowmobile since she was eight years old. 

"I compete mainly in Wisconsin and Minnesota, but we do travel as far as Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota for national events. Tracks are set up on ski slopes and on raceways and fields that have been set up with jumps and turns," explained Addison. 

Wed
04
Jan

Reader asks, "Who am I?"


Using several online search engines and genetic testing, Margo Heck digs into her past and discovers her extended family. Above, Margo with her husband, Vernon. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Margo Heck, who currently resides at the Guttenberg Care Center, was born on June 14, 1948 in a Catholic home for unwed mothers in Sioux City. She was baptized Catholic two weeks later at St. Monica's Chapel.

"My grandmother forced my mother, Loralee, to give me up for adoption," she began.  "She was only 16 at the time. She was impregnated by her older sister, Winifred's, husband, who had impregnated my mother's younger sister at the same time as my mother." 

Wed
04
Jan

Lock and Dam 10 annual navigation report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has released its 2022 navigation statistics for the Upper Mississippi River.

During the 2022 season, Corps staff supported 1,969 commercial navigation lockages at Lock and Dam 10, at Guttenberg, which is below the 10-year average of 2,232 lockages. 

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