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Mar

Guttenberg has a natural habitat for the American bald eagle

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 08:46

A pair of eagles, assumed to be mates, soak in the evening sunset along the Turkey River in Garber. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer Combs)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Driftless Area, known for its deeply carved river valleys and rolling hills, is the perfect habitatfor the American bald eagle. 

The multi-state region which includes portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois has become the nesting ground for our nation's symbol. The eagle, which was once nearly extinct, has found a home all throughout Iowa, seeing its greatest numbers returning to the skies of the Driftless Area. 

Wed
06
Mar

Local genealogist shares research tips

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 08:44

From left are Claus Biehl, Mayor of Neudorf-Bornstein, Germany, and Austin Greve of Guttenberg. Biehl is a third cousin of Greve's paternal grandfather. (Photo submitted by Austin Greve)

By Caroline Rosacker

"Only who knows his past has a future." Wilhelm Von Humboldt (1767-1835)

Retracing  family ancestry has become a popular American pastime. Online search engines and the popular Iowa Public Television show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. have shone  favorable light on what used to be thought of as a dim topic.  

Wed
06
Mar

County budget hearing March 12

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 08:41

By Pat McTaggart

Freelance Journalist

Wed
27
Feb

Clayton County SART is a regional standard model

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 09:09

Members of Clayton County SART are, front from left, Zach Herrmann, Jen Radl, Shelby Flinn, Casey Sass, Brandi Lewin; back row, Lacy Jorgenson, Brandon Taylor, Kari Hoyheim, and Brent Ostrander. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Sexual violence is traumatic and can affect many aspects of a survivor's life. Concerns over safety, health, finances, family and work situations are all contributors to the after-effects of the assault. These challenges can lead to complicated personal and legal questions. Victims must navigate a maze of governmental and community agencies just to receive basic assistance after the violation. 

Wed
27
Feb

Procedures and options offered by Sexual Assault Response Team

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 09:05

By Caroline Rosacker

Every 98 seconds someone is sexually assaulted. One in two women, one in five men and one in two trans-identifying individuals experience some form of sexual violence. 

One in six women and one in 33 men experience a completed or attempted rape, and one in four girls and one in six young men are sexually abused before the age of 18. These statistics are staggering. 

Wed
27
Feb

Public meeting March 15 for proposed high-voltage power line project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 09:03

By Shelia Tomkins

A public comment meeting on a proposed power line development, originally scheduled in Guttenberg for January, has been rescheduled for March. The January meeting was postponed due to the federal government shutdown.

The Guttenberg meeting, one of six scheduled in Iowa and Wisconsin, will be held on Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. at the Guttenberg Municipal Building, 502 S. First Street.

Wed
20
Feb

2018 Guttenberg Tree Inventory

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 10:23

The strong, majestic trees growing along city boulevards and in the city park provide the community with a wealth of financial and health benefits. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Guttenberg is blessed with a large assortment of healthy, strong trees. They support beautiful snowfalls on their limbs in the winter and sport intense, light green, leaf buds in the spring. They provide a dark green canopy of shade mid-summer and draw travelers from near and far in the fall as they begin to show their true colors. 

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20
Feb

Debbie Eulberg retires after 25 years of city service

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 10:21

An open house was held Feb. 11 for Debbie Eulberg, who is retiring following 25 years in the city office. Mayor Bill Frommelt thanked her for her service and presented several retirement gifts. From left are Mayor Frommelt, Deb Eulberg, City Manager Denise Schneider, Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume and Jessica Bittner, utility billing clerk. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Caroline Rosacker

The City of Guttenberg's administrative assistant and payroll clerk, Debbie Eulberg, has retired after 25 years of dedicated service. 

A gathering was held in her honor at the municipal building on Feb. 11. Eulberg has seen many changes throughout her years of employment. 

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20
Feb

Mobile food truck ordinance receives final city council approval

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 08:20

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 11 gave final approval to a mobile food truck ordinance, a topic that has occupied council attention since it was first introduced last May.

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 City Manager Denise Schneider and City Attorney Michael Schuster.

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Feb

Modest farm value loss in 2018

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 08:03

After a reprieve in 2017, commodity prices, interest rates and trade disruptions drove Iowa farmland values down for the fourth time in five years. The average statewide value of an acre of farmland is now estimated to be $7,264. This represents a decrease of 0.8 percent, or $62 per acre, from the 2017 estimate.

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