Advertisement

You are here

Home ›

Guttenberg Press

Error message

  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 133 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to get property 'settings' of non-object in _simpleads_adgroup_settings() (line 343 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 157 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in include() (line 24 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/templates/simpleads_ajax_call.tpl.php).
Wed
04
Jul

Francis L. Vorwald

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:11

Francis L. Vorwald, 73, of Maquoketa passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at his home in Maquoketa.

Visitation was Sunday, July 1, at Lahey Funeral Home, Maquoketa.

Funeral services were Monday, July 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Maquoketa.

Wed
04
Jul

5,000-6,000 celebrate the Fourth of July in Guttenberg in 1903

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:09

This July Fourth float from the turn of the last century features a man in a barber chair and two men holding an oversize pair of scissors — apparently promoting a local barber. The building in the background, formerly an implement business, now houses The Guttenberg Press. (Photo courtesy of the Guttenberg Heritage Society)

By Shelia Tomkins

In 1903, the same year that saw construction of a new public school building in Guttenberg, an estimated 5,000-6,000 people filled the streets to view the Fourth of July parade and other festivities. The following account is from a July 1903 issue of the Clayton County Journal, a newspaper published in Guttenberg.

* * *

Wed
04
Jul

Art + Music summer series

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:07

Jenna Lueck of Sherrill will display her new series of paintings featuring northeast Iowa landscapes at Guttenberg Gallery & Creativity Center throughout July. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg Gallery & Creativity Center is proud to introduce its summer Art + Music summer series with an exhibition by painter Jenna Lueck and a live performance by musician Bruce Bryant.

Wed
04
Jul

Red, White & Blues Fest July 14

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:01

A lineup of Iowa legends will play at the first annual Red, White & Blues Fest at the Guttenberg Golf Club on Saturday, July 14. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

The Guttenberg Golf Club has a legendary lineup of blues and rock musicians scheduled to perform at an outdoor concert and fireworks show on Saturday, July 14. All ages are welcome to attend the event, which will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight. 

Wed
04
Jul

Students share memories Historic 1903 school building demolished

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 10:01

Renovations continue at Clayton Ridge Schools. More than a half dozen companies and an estimated 40-50 employees are currently at work on the premises. Above, in a photo taken on Thursday, June 28, a hole is opened in the block wall on the southwest corner of the gymnasium and rubble is being cleared away. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

The oldest school building on the Clayton Ridge Guttenberg campus was demolished last month to make way for new construction. In this two-part series, continued from the June 20 issue, The Press looks back at the building’s beginnings with reflections from former students.

Wed
04
Jul

Doris M. Page

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 09:17

Doris M. Page, 98, of Guttenberg, was called home peacefully at 2:10 a.m., on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Guttenberg Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

To honor Doris’ life, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 10, at Behr Funeral Home, Dubuque, conducted by Pastor Loren Hirschy.

Burial will be in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Wed
04
Jul

Janaan M. Wolf

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 09:16

Janaan M. Wolf, 83, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 6, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Dubuque, where visitation will be held Friday from 9 to 11:15 a.m.

Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wed
27
Jun

Benjamin F. Zuercher

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 12:25

Benjamin Franklin Zuercher, 85, of Garber, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m., on Thursday, June 28, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Garnavillo, and one hour before services at church on Friday.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church Elkader, conducted by Rev. John Haugen.

Wed
27
Jun

Fireworks, family fun at Stars & Stripes on Saturday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 08:17

The June 30 Stars & Stripes celebration boasts summertime activities for fun-loving event goers of all ages. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Molly Moser

Classic Independence Day traditions will be honored at this year’s Stars and Stripes Celebration. The iconic summer event is scheduled to take place this Saturday, June 30, kicking off with the Farmer’s Market at 8 a.m. on the 400 block of South River Park Drive, and ending in the timeless custom of fireworks over the Mississippi River. Clayton Ridge Schools will host a 5K Walk/Run that morning, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. at the gazebo in Ingleside Park.

Wed
20
Jun

Students share memories Historic 1903 school building demolished

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 09:12

Demolition of the 1903 school building in Guttenberg was started on June 12 to make way for a new structure scheduled for completion in December of 2018. New construction is expected to begin very soon. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

The oldest school building on the Clayton Ridge Guttenberg campus was demolished last week to make way for new construction. In this two-part series, The Press looks back at the building’s beginnings with reflections from former students.

Pages