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Wed
19
Jun

Council mulls development ideas

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its regular monthly meeting on June 10 considered ideas for city development, discussed the lack of mobile food vendors, and approved street closings for the Stars and Stripes celebration.

Mayor Bill Frommelt led councilmembers Mick Pierce, Austin Greve, Fred Schaub, Virginia Saeugling and Jane Parker through the evening's agenda. Also present at the council table were Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume and City Attorney Michael Schuster.

Wed
19
Jun

Kassie Rosenbum wins Division III national track title


Kassandra "Kassie" Rosenbum won the NCAA Division III National Title in the 10,000-meter run while competing for Loras College. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Athletic standout Kassandra "Kassie" Rosenbum, a 2017 graduate of Clayton Ridge High School and daughter of Jane Parker, has won the NCAA Division III national title in the 10,000-meter run while competing for Loras College at the track and field event. 

Rosenbum, a sophomore at Loras, is studying kinesiology and is a member of the Duhawk track and field and cross-country teams. 

Wed
19
Jun

Tidemann authors "Letters from Elk City"


Author Michael Tidemann presented a program and shared the inspiration for his most recent book, "Letters from Elk City" on May 25 at the Guttenberg Public Library. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

A piece of crockery, an 1838 French wine bottle, a porcelain doll's face and a woman's diamond ring – all found in a dump site— were the inspiration for historical romance novelist Michael Tidemann's latest book, Letters from Elk City

Tidemann, a native of South Dakota, has been living in Iowa since 1996. He currently resides in Estherville and is an English and communications professor at Iowa Lakes Community College. 

Wed
12
Jun

Community members seek to create healthy living vision


Community members met on May 20 at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics to finalize a health and well-being vision for Guttenberg. From left are Mandy Ludovissy, Austin Coon, Wellmark representative Aaron Swanson, City Manager Denise Schneider, M.J. Smith, Emily Sadewasser, Ashley Christensen, Amy Speed, Tim Ahlers, Mayor Bill Frommelt, and Wellmark representative Mary Lawyer. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A selection of community members were invited to meet with representatives from HealthyHometownSM powered by Wellmark on Monday, May 20, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in the education room. 

Wed
12
Jun

Phyllis A. Reinitz

Phyllis Ann (McGuire) Reinitz, 96, of Elon, N.C. (formerly Guttenberg) passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Edgewood Place, Burlington, N.C.

Cremation will be in North Carolina with burial in Guttenberg at a later date.

Wed
12
Jun

Inez G. Hoeger

Inez G. Hoeger, 94, of Garnavillo, died peacefully on Sunday June 2, 2019, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home, Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Visitation was Friday, June 7, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Garnavillo and one hour before service at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Wed
12
Jun

Volunteers needed

The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce is looking for individuals willing to staff the Welcome Center in downtown Guttenberg in the afternoons. Duties would include greeting visitors, answering questions, etc.  

Anyone willing to help can  call Mandy at the Welcome Center at 252-2323.

Wed
12
Jun

Johnson shares Tae Kwon Do experience


Northeast Iowa Tae Kwon Do eighth-degree black belt and area farmer Andrew Johnson, right, has been practicing and teaching martial arts for over 34 years. At left is Lanny Kuhse. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Growing up in an agriculturally rich small community in rural Northeast Iowa gave eighth-degree black belt Andrew Johnson a head start on the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. 

His family's farming roots date back to 1848 where documentation lists John D. Kregel, Johnson's great-great-grandfather, as the original landowner. President James K. Polk signed the certificate.

Wed
05
Jun

Wayne A. Bacon

Wayne Allan Bacon, 64, of Garnavillo, died Friday, May 24, 2019.

Visitation was Tuesday, May 28, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Garnavillo.

Funeral services were Wednesday, May 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Gary Hatcher.

Wed
05
Jun

River of Music concert Friday

For the sixth consecutive summer, free concerts will be held in Guttenberg’s Ingleside Park on Friday evenings from 6-8 p.m., beginning June 7 for the Art by the River Festival and running through Aug. 9. Umbrella Arts sponsors the event. On Friday, June 7, the featured band will be Triple Threat.

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