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Wed
16
Dec

Shelter-in-place creates first-time author


First-time author Sheri White utilized her down time while sheltering in place and unwittingly started to compile information for her book, "100 Days of Staying the Hell Home in 2020 - #HashtagsofCovid19." (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Many Americans chose to shelter-in-place when the country began to shut down because of a worldwide pandemic. The coronavirus took over our lives, and finding things to occupy our time in the comfort of our homes became a daily challenge. At first, long overdue to-do lists were cheerfully tackled. When those lists were completed and the sense of accomplishment started to fade away, many of us wondered – what's next? 

Wed
16
Dec

COVID-19 update for Clayton County

By Shelia Tomkins

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Clayton County continues to affect residents and the local healthcare community, with long-term care facilities feeling a major impact from the pandemic.

As of Sunday, Dec. 13, the Iowa Department of Health reported four new cases in the county in the previous 24 hours for a total of 1,256 since the pandemic began. There have been 24 deaths in the county. Recovered cases number 879 and active cases stand at 353. 

Wed
09
Dec

Merry Christmas from Mitterteich, Germany


Karin Bahls, who grew up in Mitterteich, Germany still celebrates and enjoys many of the Christmas traditions she grew up with, including the Advent wreath, above, and linzer cookies. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Christmas customs and traditions may vary around the world, but most have a common theme. Karin Bahls, longtime Guttenberg resident, spent most of her childhood in Mitterteich, Germany. Karin graciously agreed to share her beloved childhood Christmas memories.  She began, "I, along with my mother, and older brother, Juergen arrived in Mitterteich in 1945 as German refugees from Oppeln. I was five years old and Juergen was a couple years older. My father was in World War I and II. My older brother, Harry, and older sister, Ulla, were also in the military – drafted by Hitler. They all survived World War II."

Wed
09
Dec

Duck hunters' paradise turns into "weather bomb"


From left L.W. Abel, Mick Abel and an unknown hunter pose following a successful pheasant hunt. The Abel brothers narrowly escaped the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940. (Photo courtesy or Loraine Zearly)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Armistice Day Blizzard took place in the Midwest region of the United States on Nov. 11 and 12 in 1940. The unexpected, fierce, early-season "panhandle hook" winter storm cut a thousand-mile-wide swath through the middle of the country from Kansas to Michigan. In its wake the storm dropped more than two feet of snow, burying vehicles and roadways beneath 20-foot drifts. 

Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940

Wed
09
Dec

Santa to visit Guttenberg on Sunday, Dec. 13

Santa will take time out from his busy holiday schedule to visit Guttenberg on Sunday, Dec. 13, starting at 12 noon. He will catch a ride on a Guttenberg fire truck and tour the streets of the community to wave at youngsters.

Prepackaged candy canes and forms for letters to write to Santa will be handed out. Completed letters can be dropped off at the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce office at the mailbox outside to be mailed to Santa.

Wed
02
Dec

Opportunities for charitable holiday giving


Sarah Meyer, GMHC Ambulatory Quality Manager, reminds co-workers, patients, and visitors to "Always be kind." (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The selfless, giving nature of Santa Claus is imprinted on our lives at a very early age. Our vision of a kind-hearted, jolly old soul who willingly gives gifts to individuals he has never met  plants the seeds of generosity that help us to become charitable adults. When we give thanks for all that we have, the true spirit of the holiday season awakens within us a desire to lend a helping hand to those in need. There is remarkable power in the act of generosity — for both the giver and receiver. It brings people together, helps us dissolve our differences, and acknowledges our shared humanity.

Wed
02
Dec

Rose-Maar Dairy honors Clayton Ridge Elementary


Rose-Maar Dairy of Garnavillo will hold a dairy presentation and giveaway to the teachers, staff, and students of Clayton Ridge Elementary School in Garnavillo on Friday, Dec. 4, as part of Dairy Cares, through Midwest Dairy. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Rose-Maar Dairy of Garnavillo will hold a dairy presentation and giveaway to the teachers, staff, and students of Clayton Ridge Elementary School in Garnavillo. The event is set to take place Friday, Dec. 4, and is part of Dairy Cares, through Midwest Dairy. "Also AMPI, the dairy cooperative we sell our milk to, will be giving away a free cheese stick to each person and a free pound of butter to each staff member," noted Anna Wilson, spokesperson for Rose-Maar Dairy.

Wed
02
Dec

Council awards contract, amends mask mandate

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council meeting in special session on Nov. 23, awarded a contract for the riverbank retaining wall project in downtown Guttenberg and amended the face mask resolution approved earlier in the month.

On hand for the meeting were Mayor Bill Frommelt, councilmembers Virginia Saeugling, Jane Parker, Austin Greve, and Fred Schaub, and City Manager Denise Schneider.

Wed
25
Nov

Youth Ministry offers Thanksgiving dinner


Students from three local parishes participate in the Catholic Youth Ministry program. At front is Camdyn Deutmeyer; second row from left, Samantha Spielbauer, Whitley Harber, Isabel Breitbach, Molly Kann, Jenny Rodenberg, Colten Kolker; third row, Isabella Rausch, Chris Gebhardt, Owen Ludovissy, Sadie Moser, Colin Backes, Blake Ihde, William Spielbauer, Joe Schmelzer (on shoulders), Dylan Ludovissy, Elana Moore, Jake Moore, and Katy Geuder. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Globally the COVID-19 pandemic has been very stressful and isolating for many individuals. In the past, family gatherings during the holiday season have offered an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. Unfortunately this holiday season may need to be modified to reduce the spread of the virus in an effort to keep your friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. Ongoing concerns from healthcare professionals, hospitals filled to capacity, and a worsening epidemic have generated a need to scale down holiday plans.

Wed
25
Nov

Sny Magill : A historical hidden treasure


The late Dr. Richard Clark Mallam, founder of the anthropology program at Luther College in Decorah, outlined the extremities of the Marching Bear Group in agricultural lime in 1978. (National Park Service photo)

By Caroline Rosacker

Effigy Mounds National Monument in Clayton and Allamakee counties contains the largest known concentration of  prehistoric mounds remaining in the United States.

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