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Wed
25
Dec

River Living residents share Christmas memories

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/25/2024 - 08:05

Residents of the River Living Center in Guttenberg gathered and generously shared their favorite Christmas memories from the past. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A very enjoyable part of my position as feature writer with The Guttenberg Press is to interview our elders about the rich lives they led growing up during very financially challenging times. 

I recently reached out to residents at the River Living Center in Guttenberg and asked them to share their most fond memories of Christmas. 

Wed
25
Dec

Clayton Ridge student takes the stage at Opera House

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/25/2024 - 08:04

Clayton Ridge middle school student Gavin Dettbarn portrayed Claude Herdman in the Elkader Opera House production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

In early December, Clayton Ridge middle school student Gavin Dettbarn, son of Sean and Arlenea Dettbarn of Guttenberg, took the stage at the Elkader Opera House as part of the cast of the musical The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 

The 12-year-old portrayed the tough, combative Claude Herdman alongside a cast of approximately 20 other actors.

Wed
25
Dec

Guttenberg Hospital and Clinics Performance Leadership Award

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/25/2024 - 08:03

As part of National Rural Health Day, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics has been recognized with two 2024 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in Quality and Patient Perspective. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.

Wed
18
Dec

Giving Christmas spirit provides toys for children

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:50

Jim Eglseder of Guttenberg still has the two Tonka trucks that ignited his 12-year hobby and commitment of restoring used toys to gift to Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Just 4 Kids project. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

For the past 12 years, veteran and Guttenberg Amvets member Jim Eglseder has been gifting refurbished farm tractors, implements, trucks, and miscellaneous toys to Shepherd of the Hills Christmas Just 4 Kids project in St. Olaf 

His hobby was ignited following a stop at a Communia garage sale in 2012 where he picked up a Tonka dump truck and cement truck that were in tough shape and needed some attention. 

Wed
18
Dec

Caregivers play a crucial role in communities

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:48

Caregivers play a crucial role in families and communities, offering compassionate care and adequate support so others can lead fulfilling lives. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

This past November dedicated caregivers were honored during National Family Caregivers month.

Caregivers play a crucial role in our communities offering physical, emotional and sometimes financial support to dependent loved ones. Their compassionate care ensures adequate support   so others can lead fulfilling lives. 

Wed
18
Dec

Council reviews budget timeline at monthly meeting

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:46

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council reviewed a budget timeline, discussed a zoning request and set a public hearing for the SOO Green franchise ordinance at its monthly meeting on Dec. 9.

City Manager Jamie Blume presented the tentative budget timeline to the council. Budget planning began with a budget workshop in November and will end with a public hearing and budget adoption in April. The budget is due to the County Auditor by April 30.

Wed
11
Dec

Rausch's auto repair shop closes after 57 years

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:01

Steve Rausch is set to retire after 57 years of servicing area vehicles – some of them for three generations. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

After 57 years of keeping area vehicles in tip-top-shape – inside and out — Steve Rausch of Guttenberg has officially retired from the family business – Rausch's auto/body repair shop.

Rausch's Cafe 1967

Wed
11
Dec

Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center holiday event

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:00

The Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center will welcome shoppers on Saturday, Dec. 14, to browse and shop their unique collection of hand-crafted artisan holiday gifts. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center, located at 214 South River Park Drive in Guttenberg, is set to welcome area shoppers for its third annual one-day-only holiday sale on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

The local nonprofit, committed to promoting the arts and local artists, will provide a warm, welcoming environment sure to inspire the Christmas spirit in everyone. 

Wed
11
Dec

Holiday events at the library

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/11/2024 - 07:59

The Guttenberg Public Library, located at 603 South Second Street, welcomes everyone to their holiday events.

•Gift Wrapping Party: Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A space provided to wrap gifts away from prying eyes. The Guttenberg Public Library will provide the space, scissors, tape, festive music and cozy drinks.

Wed
04
Dec

Nonprofit Clayton Ridge Youth Sports Association

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/04/2024 - 08:20

Clayton Ridge Youth Sports members from left are, John Thomas, Dan Pierce, Ashley Burns, Stanley Bockenstedt, Lindsay Hatcher, Kyle Spersflage, Lesa Reimer, Matt Moser, Kelsey Bries, Andy Reimer and Tami Hansel. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge Youth Sports (CRYS) is a nonprofit athletic association organized in February 2022 with 11 voting board members that represent each of the sports that the Clayton Ridge Youth Sports organization offers.

Board members

• Basketball - Andy Reimer and Coach Kyle Sperfslage

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