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Tue
01
Oct

Retired teachers reflect on 50 years of friendship and memories

Submitted by agreve on Tue, 10/01/2024 - 11:46

Eight retired teachers gathered to celebrate their 50-year anniversary as friends living in Guttenberg. Dressed in the clothing style they would have worn at the beginning of their teaching careers, from left, are, Angie and George Killian, Barry and Wendy Shea, Bill and Sue Leonhart, Sue and Ed Dvorak, and Jill and Mike Sasse; not present are Linda and Howard Hubbell. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

1974 -2024 

They arrived as 

strangers.

Collaborated 

Wed
25
Sep

New living space features Mississippi River charm

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:01

Karilyn McArthur and Matt Esser are pleased with their newly-remodeled living space overlooking the Mississippi River. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

This year the Guttenberg Press will feature the newly-remodeled apartment of Matt Esser and Karilyn McArthur in our annual nod to home improvement. 

Esser's parents purchased the building at 502 South River Park Drive in 1947. His mother updated the interior of the upstairs living space before the family moved in. 

Wed
25
Sep

Absentee ballot request forms now available

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:00

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a plan to vote this November, which includes checking your voter registration status, finding your polling place, and requesting an absentee ballot.

Aug. 27 was the first day Iowans could begin requesting absentee ballots for the 2024 general election. 

County auditors will begin mailing absentee ballots to those that requested them on Oct. 16. 

Wed
25
Sep

Council ends shared CV/Chamber agreement

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:59

By Shelia Tomkins

At a special meeting on Sept. 16, the Guttenberg city council, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce board, voted to terminate a shared employee agreement. The action followed a recommendation from the city personnel committee that the council discussed at length at its monthly meeting on Sept. 9 (see last week's issue).

Wed
18
Sep

Two unique ways to navigate and enjoy the Mississippi

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:27

Duane and Laura Smith of Cedar Rapids enjoy cruising on the Mississippi River in their Model 770 Amphicar. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Part time Abel Island residents Duane Smith, and his wife, Laura, of Cedar Rapids are the proud owners of two unique amphibious modes of transportation. 

Duane grew up in Lamont and has many fond memories of spending time on Esmann Island at his grandparent's humble weekend retreat. 

Wed
18
Sep

Organic farming - keeping the planet healthy

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:26

Andy Schaefers' herd enjoys a beautiful, cloudless sunny day while free-range grazing in a lush pasture on his organic dairy farm. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Following in his father's footsteps, Andy Schaefers of rural Clayton County continues the family tradition of organic farming.

Schaefers began working through the process to become compliant with USDA  standards in 1993. He began shipping organic milk to Organic Valley in La Farge, Wis., in May of 1996. He eliminated all grain from his herd's diet, switching to all forbes and pasture, and began shipping grass fed organic milk to Organic Valley in 2014. 

Wed
18
Sep

A busy weekend in the area!

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:25

Guttenberg will celebrate its 33rd annual GermanFest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21, with music, food, and family activities. This year’s musical lineup includes six popular bands, along with  food, beverages and a wide variety of family fun activities.  See details inside.

On the same weekend, the 43rd annual Plagman Barn Show Days will be held Sept. 20, 21, and 22, sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Farm Antique Association. The barn is located west of Guttenberg and the event will feature demonstrations of early farm and home life, along with food and entertainment. See page 3.

Wed
11
Sep

Clayton Ridge welcomes new staff

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:07

New Clayton Ridge School District faculty members from left are, Joe Sheston - High School Science, McKenna Keeney - First Grade, Ashley Burns - Elementary School Nurse, and Cindy Roberts - Special Education Elementary. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The Clayton Ridge School District welcomed four new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year.

Ashley Burns

Elementary Nurse

Wed
11
Sep

Sisters dedicate their time and talents to help others

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:06

From left, Alexis and Grace Mescher shopped for and purchased school supplies to donate to the Family Resource Center following one of their very successful bake sales. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker 

Beth Mescher and her two daughters, Alexis, age 11, and Grace, age 9, have been generously giving their time and talent to raise money for the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Family Resource Center (FRC) and the Guttenberg Care Center since 2020.

Generous hearts

Wed
11
Sep

River Park Cruisers car show, cruise, dance

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:05

The lead car for this year's cruise is a 1972 Ply-mouth Road Runner owned by Mike and Joan Steffen of Holy Cross. (Photo submitted)

By Shelia Tomkins

The 26th annual car show, cruise and dance sponsored by the River Park Cruisers is set for this Saturday, Sept. 14, in Guttenberg.

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