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Nov

Sadewasser is 2025 CREA Friend of Education

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 08:21

Emily Sadewasser has been selected as the 2025 Clayton Ridge Education Association (CREA) Friend of Education. She is pictured with husband Carl and boys Leo and Graham, prior to the birth of youngest child Magnus. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

Emily Sadewasser has been selected as the 2025 Clayton Ridge Education Association (CREA) Friend of Education.

She was honored during a reception at the Guttenberg Campus Cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 17.

Wed
19
Nov

CPKC Holiday Train will stop in Marquette, Guttenberg on Nov. 24

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 08:20

The CPKC Holiday Train will return to Clayton County on Monday, Nov. 24, making evening stops in both Marquette and Guttenberg. The train will arrive in Guttenberg, on the east side of the Schiller Street crossing, at 7:15 p.m. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Audrey Posten

The CPKC Holiday Train will return to Clayton County on Monday, Nov. 24, making evening stops in both Marquette and Guttenberg. It will be the train’s first time in the area since 2023, after the route changed last year.

It’s the 27th year overall for the Holiday Train, which continues to raise money, food and awareness for food banks across its network through dazzling lighted cars and musical entertainment. The Marquette stop will be at the marina parking lot at 5:20 p.m. The train will arrive in Guttenberg, on the east side of the Schiller Street crossing, at 7:15 p.m.

Wed
19
Nov

Living Waters’ renovation is almost complete

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 08:19

A look at Living Water Bible Fellowship's upgraded sanctuary, which received an overhaul as part of a renovation completed earlier this fall. The church will hold an open house this coming Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2-4 p.m.

By Steve Van Kooten

The Living Water Bible Fellowship Church, which sits along U.S. Highway 52 as it cuts through Guttenberg, has spent the past few months in the midst of renovating its building. And now, they’re almost ready to show off their spruced-up digs.

Interim Pastor Bob Westfall said the church will host an open house for the community on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Wed
19
Nov

City council hears update on housing fund

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/19/2025 - 08:18

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on Nov. 10  heard a report on regional housing funds,  scrutinized the Chamber director's report, and moved forward on zoning changes. 

Housing Trust Fund

Wed
12
Nov

Clark honored as Hawkeye Distinguished Veteran

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 08:25

Greg Clark, who lives near Guttenberg, is one of five recipients for the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award. (Photo submitted)

Fifty-five years ago, on what seemed like an ordinary day, Greg Clark and his military partner finished their assignment early. They could report back to their unit—or slip away to the base library. The choice was easy. As the two rummaged through the book stacks, Clark’s eyes landed on a book titled Psychology. The moment, quiet and unexpected, would go on to shape hundreds of lives—starting with Clark’s.

Wed
12
Nov

After serving his country, Frye continues to give back

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 08:25

Gerald Frye is pictured carrying the American flag during the Garnavillo Memorial Day event in 2023. He served in the Army from 1954 until 1956 and spent almost a year in Germany. Frye was a founding member of the Garnavillo Community Boosters and Lions Club and has been a member of the Clay-Gar American Legion Post 723 for over 50 years.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Gerald Frye grew up along the Mississippi River in Clayton, the son of John and Lucille Frye. “There were nine of us,” he said, describing his childhood in the small river town.

Frye’s father worked for the railroad and later as a commercial fisherman. Frye and his brothers spent their days on the banks fishing, trout-lining and climbing the hillsides surrounding the town.

Wed
12
Nov

Over 2,600 Clayton County ballots cast in city/school election

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 08:23

At the polls Clayton County voters went to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to choose candidates for municipal and school elections. Above, voters cast ballots at the Guttenberg Municipal Building polling site. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

No change on Clayton Ridge school board, Guttenberg Council comes down to one vote

By Audrey Posten

Just over 2,600 ballots were cast in Clayton County for the Nov. 4 Iowa city/school election, representing a 22.44 percent turnout among registered voters in the county. This was an increase from the 2023 city/school election, when 2,449 ballots were cast and turnout was 20.14 percent.

Wed
05
Nov

Garnavillo time capsule unearths 25-year-old memories Next generation buries new capsule to be unearthed in 2050

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 09:00

All of the 2025 items were placed in this orange marine storage box, which was buried in the same location next to the city parks steps. Clayton Ridge third graders brought their own small shovels to the Oct. 17 event and, one scoop at a time, helped cover the time capsule. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Clayton Ridge students, members of the Garnavillo Community Boosters and other Garnavillo residents gathered at the city park on Oct. 17 to unveil a 25-year-old time capsule and bury a new one for the next generation to unearth in 2050.

The 2000 capsule was a collaborative effort between the Garnavillo Community Boosters and Rondee Troester’s third grade class from that year.

Wed
05
Nov

Clayton Ridge students will present pair of one-act plays

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:59

From left, Quinn Breuer-Walker, Ava Miller, Juan Sandoval, Lena Hatcher, Amelia Brenner, Lainey Hansel and Katherine Wilker are members of the cast of the play “This is a Test” by Stephen Gregg. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Clayton Ridge students will take the stage in Garnavillo this weekend for a pair of comedic one-act plays.

“This is a Test” by Stephen Gregg shows a student who has a neurodivergent mind in the midst of a big test. 

Wed
05
Nov

Clayton County benefits from opioid settlement funds

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:58

Jessica Goltz, the founder and president of Seva Health, and Adam Sadewasser, the prevention coordinator at Substance Abuse Services of Clayton County, serve with Clayton County Supervisor Steve Doeppke, Clayton County Assistant Attorney Courtney Vorwald and Clayton County Deputy Sheriff Mark Kautman on the Opioid Settlement Funds Committee.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Over the past few years, numerous settlements have been reached in an effort led by state attorney generals to hold pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies accountable for the role they played in the opioid crisis that continues to impact communities across the nation.

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