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Nov

Going hog wild for pumpkins after Halloween

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:48

These Elkader high school students were on hand to fling pumpkins they picked up for their Environmental Project Monitoring class pumpkin drive. Back row from left are Amy Wiedner, Matt Whittle, Cayden Hansel, Tom Whittle and front, Noah Reinhart (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Each year the fall decorating trend grows in popularity. An estimated $9 billion were spent this year on decorating, costuming and candy consumption. The availability of a wide variety of pumpkins, squash, and gourds, ranging in a large assortment of colors, shapes and sizes, makes this time of year a treasure trove of fun for those wishing to adorn their homes with a Halloween harvest theme.

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Nov

Clayton County elects new supervisors

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:47

By Shelia Tomkins

Clayton County residents elected two new members to the Clayton County Board of Supervisors in mid-term elections held Nov. 6.

Sharon Keehner and Steve Doeppke, both running on the Republican ticket, were named to two vacancies on the Board of Supervisors. 

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Nov

David E. Dettman

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:39

David E. Dettman, 77, of Cape Coral, Fla. and formerly of Postville and Guttenberg passed Oct. 18, 2018.

Per Davids' wishes he was cremated and no services of any kind.

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Nov

Richard L. Leonard

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:39

Richard Lee Leonard, 48, of Beaverton, Ore. passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo.

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Nov

Dennis R. Wolf

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 11:37

Dennis R. Wolf, 80, formerly of Guttenberg passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at his home in Dubuque surrounded by his family.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Jay Ilten. Friends may call at the church from 9-11 a.m.

Burial will be in the Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Wed
07
Nov

Gene L. Duwe

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 09:03

Gene L. Duwe, 87, formerly of 1070 Roosevelt Street, Dubuque passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, at Stonehill Care Center, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dubuque.

Burial was in Linwood Cemetery with military honors. Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service assisted the family.

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07
Nov

Rita M. Rosacker

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 09:03

Rita Mae Rosacker, 90, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 28, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

A private family inurnment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Guttenberg.

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07
Nov

Veterans Day program set for Nov. 12 at school in Garnavillo

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 09:01

By Shelia Tomkins

The public is invited to honor military veterans of all eras and branches on Monday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Clayton Ridge gym in Garnavillo. Due to construction work, the venue for this year's program was changed from Guttenberg to Garnavillo.

Wed
07
Nov

Amish Hilltop Grocery offers a unique shopping experience

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 09:01

Ready, set, shop! Mary Ellen Wolfe gets ready to grocery shop at the Amish Hilltop Grocery store near Elkport. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Hilltop Grocery, as the name implies, is located at the top of a winding blacktop county highway at 33945 Hilton Road near Elkport. Surrounded by the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa, this Amish grocery store has a lot to offer the shopper. 

At first glance in its rural setting, with horse and buggy transportation a regular occurrence, one might expect a shopping experience more depictive of yesteryear.  

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07
Nov

Read any good books lately? Novel views at monthly book discussion group

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 08:59

Attending a recent monthly book discussion group at the Guttenberg Public Library were, seated from left, Janette Hansel, Juanita Loven, Gail Larson and Jill Purvis; standing, Pat Krapfl, Donna Kann, Sherry Oliver and Nancy Ruzicka. Not pictured are Rosemary Neylan, Carolyn Clefisch, Barb Hansel and Jenny Meyer. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Shelia Tomkins

For more than ten years, a small group of booklovers has met  regularly at the Guttenberg Public Library to discuss their reactions to the chosen "book of the month."

The group began in 2007 as a small gathering of readers. Caroline Rosacker of the library staff was the first leader, a role now facilitated by Nancy Ruzicka, assistant librarian.

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