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Wed
18
Sep

Community memories...Joe Ihm shares memories of growing up in Guttenberg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 09:11

Local historian Joe Ihm shares memories of growing up in Guttenberg along the banks of the Mississippi River. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

On a recent warm summer day longtime resident Joe Ihm settled  into a comfortable chair on the porch of The Lockmaster's House Heritage Museum and shared his many memories of growing up in  Guttenberg. 

Breezy bottom 

Wed
18
Sep

Jeff and Larry Friedlein to share Oliver Tractor collection

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 09:09

The Friedlein Oliver tractor collection will be on display Sept. 21-22 at the intersection of Kale and Lower Cedar Roads. From left, the Spirit of Oliver, in memory of Jeff and Kari Friedlein's son, Derek; an Oliver G 1355; a White 2270 and a Minneapolis Moline G 1355. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Jeff Friedlein and his father, Larry, will share their collection of approximately 40 restored Oliver tractors. The impressive assemblage will be on display on the east end of Lower Cedar Road at the intersection of Kale and Lower Cedar Roads on  Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22. 

Chilled plow patent

Wed
18
Sep

Council moves forward on proposed downtown property development

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 09:08

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 9 approved a zoning change that would facilitate a proposed property development in downtown Guttenberg, accepted the donation of a portion of ponds along the highway, and considered numerous property matters. 

Wed
11
Sep

LaDean Fischer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:03

LaDean Fischer, 78, of Guttenberg, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Mercy One in Dubuque.

Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 9, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Gary Hatcher. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment was at Bethel Cemetery.

Wed
11
Sep

$500,000 grant for city sewer project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:02

By Shelia Tomkins

The City of Guttenberg received word last week that it was awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Iowa Economic Authority. 

The money will be used to fund sanitary sewer improvements. Total cost of the local project is estimated at $1.4 million.  

Wed
11
Sep

Step into the past at Plagman Barn Show Days Sept. 20, 21 and 22

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:01

A historic log barn thought to pre-date the Civil War era will be a new attraction at this year's Plagman Barn Show Days. The annual event will be held on Sept. 20, 21 and 22. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The 38th annual Northeast Iowa Farm and Antique Association Plagman Barn Show Days  will be held on Sept. 20, 21 and 22. Plagman Barn is located at 28384 Garber Road (C7X) 10 miles west of Guttenberg or two miles east of Garber.

Wed
11
Sep

Saganitso and Koehn attend RYLA leadership conference

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:00

Sonrae Saganitso and Kaitlyn Koehn attended the RYLA leadership conference at Grinnell College, Grinnell. The Guttenberg Rotary sponsored the two students for the six-day camp. From left are Linda Nudd, Assistant Governor of Rotary District 5970, Kaitlyn Koehn, Karilyn McArthur, Sunrae Saganitso and Barry Nudd. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge High School students Kaitlyn Koehn and Sonrae "Rae" Saganitso were honored to attend this year's RYLA leadership workshop. The week-long conference was held from July 14-19 at Grinnell College in Grinnell, and their attendance was sponsored by Guttenberg's Rotary Club.    

Wed
04
Sep

Community Memories... Rattlesnake strikes while hunting squirrels

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 08:24

The late Gene Tujetsch, who died in 2007, served in the Army during World War II, and was employed by the United States Post Office as Postmaster in Guttenberg. (Photo submitted)

In an effort to preserve the history of Guttenberg and its surrounding rural community, The Guttenberg Press will periodically feature stories shared or submitted by readers. 

By Gene Tujestch

Submitted by Ann Fariello

This story begins in the year 1939, the year I graduated from high school. 

Wed
04
Sep

Community voices share stories about Mississippi River

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 08:23

Victoria Bradford-Styrbecki and her husband, Tom Styrbecki (at center), along with community members Morgan Tujetsch, Becky Hefel, Joe Ihm, Jamie Ludovissy, Kevin Hanson and members of the audience shared their experiences of living and working on the Mississippi River. The storytelling event was held on Saturday, Aug. 10. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Big Blue Sky and Relay of Voices provided the musical and theatrical entertainment for area residents on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event was held in Ingleside Park on the south marina overlook platform, in conjunction with the community's annual Celebrate Guttenberg event. The stage was set under a canopy of shade trees with blue skies overhead with the Mississippi River as a backdrop. 

Wed
04
Sep

School board moves forward on athletic trainer agreement

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 08:22

The Clayton Ridge Community School District board at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 21  approved negotiation of an agreement with Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and Clinics for athletic trainer services.

The board made the decision following a presentation by Amy Sitzman and Sydney Pirillo from the hospital regarding the scope of services and costs. The board authorized Superintendent Shane Wahls to negotiate a contract with GMHC for an amount not to exceed $6,500 with preferred services to include all home varsity events, home junior varsity football games and one weekly visit. 

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