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Wed
21
Aug

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging services

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:07

By Caroline Rosacker

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A)   is on a mission to help older individuals and their families respond to their evolving needs, and have access to support that empowers them to live with choice and dignity in their communities. 

Programs and services 

Wed
21
Aug

Short agenda for monthly city council meeting

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:06

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg city council members worked through a shorter-than-usual agenda when they met Aug. 12 for the regular monthly meeting.

Street projects

City Manager Jamie Blume gave updates on two city projects  as reported by Veenstra and Kimm  engineers. 

Wed
14
Aug

80th anniversary of D-Day Retracing the steps of a soldier killed in action

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 08:12

Pfc. Marvin Kraus entered military service at age 30 on June 9, 1942, and was killed in action two years later in France on July 5, 1944. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

LuAnn Urlaub and her husband, Rev. Mark Urlaub, recently journeyed across the ocean to France and England for an 80th anniversary World War II history tour with the hope of retracing the steps of LuAnn's uncle, Marvin Kraus, who was a soldier and gave his life for his country during WWII. 

Wed
14
Aug

Local DNR geese banding operation a success

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 08:11

Experienced banders were handed geese one-at-a-time to determine the sex of each waterfowl and carefully, and accurately place a metal band on their right leg. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Wisconsin and Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) staff members and volunteers gathered in Guttenberg in late June to band our community's local geese population. 

Brenda Kelly, Mississippi River Wildlife Biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Kevin Hanson, Iowa DNR Fisheries Management Biologist, Guttenberg, led the early morning crew. Under their leadership the group came up with a strategy to safely and respectively corral the local geese population on the Mississippi River. 

Wed
07
Aug

Creativity Center inspires local glass artist

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:36

Sue Leonhart of Guttenberg enjoys working with glass because if offers artists an opportunity to design both functional and creative pieces. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Inspired by her love of color, retired second grade teacher Sue Leonhart has had a passion for creating art since she was a small child. She fondly remembers teaching art to her students and was always amazed at their talent. 

Wed
07
Aug

Local officer retires after 21 years of service

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:35

School Resource and Law Enforcement Officer Eric Sullivan has retired after serving Guttenberg residents for over 21 years. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Officer Eric Sullivan began his law enforcement career in his hometown of Hazel Green, Wis., in 1996. He was hired by the Guttenberg Police Department in 2003. 

Education and training

Wed
07
Aug

Crazy Day sales, Celebrate Guttenberg this Saturday

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:34

By Shelia Tomkins

The annual "Celebrate Guttenberg" event and Crazy Day sales will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10. The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce has planned a day of family activities.

The day will begin with a free youth fishing tournament starting at 7:30 a.m. at the south municipal marina, with fishing from 8-11 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded. The event is sponsored by The Guttenberg Motel; to register call Patty at 563-321-1123. 

Wed
31
Jul

Local attorney marks 50-year anniversary

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 08:50

Mike Schuster was honored at a reception at the Clayton County Courthouse in Elkader in June for his 50-year anniversary practicing law. From left, are Zach Herrmann – present County Attorney, Kevin Clefisch – prior County Attorney, Judge Alan Heavens (back), Michael J. Schuster, Steve Saunders – prior Asst. County Attorney, Anne E.H. Kruse – present Asst. County Attorney and Clayton County Bar President, Gary Mick (back), Steve McCorkindale, and Alison Leuchtenmacher – Clayton County Bar Treasurer. (Photo submitted)

Longtime attorney Mike Schuster has recently celebrated his 50-year anniversary practicing law in Guttenberg and the surrounding area. Schuster was honored at a reception at the Clayton County Courthouse in Elkader in June.

Wed
31
Jul

Creativity Center celebrates 15-year anniversary

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 08:49

Then, top, and now, bottom, the Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity center has been providing resources to inspire artistic creativity to community members and visitors for the past 15 years. (Photos submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center is celebrating its 15-year anniversary providing resources to inspire artistic creativity in a variety of media platforms to area residents and visitors to Guttenberg. 

Wed
31
Jul

Survey for 5-county long-range transportation plan

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 08:48

Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) is conducting an update to the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the five-county region consisting of Clayton, Allamakee, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties in northeast Iowa. 

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