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Mar

Robert “Bob” E. Bischoff

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:40

Robert “Bob” Edward Bischoff, 81, of Garnavillo passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Visitation will continue at St. Peter Lutheran Church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Garnavillo with burial in Garnavillo Community Cemetery. Pastor Harold McMillin will officiate.

Wed
22
Mar

Just Another High School Musical

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:40

Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students (above) practice a scene from Just Another High School Musical, a rollicking comedy full of physical comedy, gags and satirical re-writings. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students are preparing to present “Just Another High School Musical” by Bryan Starchman and Stephen Murray to community members on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 2, at 2 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge Elementary auditorium in Garnavillo. The stage presentation is c0-directed by Avonique (Nika) Tipsword and Frank Davis. 

Wed
22
Mar

Friendship Farm poised for growing season

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:38

Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson (above) is a regular vendor at Guttenberg's Farmers Market. She also offers weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions and floral workshops. (Photo submitted)

Lisianthus are tender perennials that feature colorful bell-shaped flowers with flaring lobes that bloom on one or more upright stems. They closely resemble a rose but last longer in the vase. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

There is nothing quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to brighten someone's day or add a colorful flair to your home. 

Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson of Guttenberg is entering her third growing season, cultivating chemical-free blooms grown locally on her husband's family farm in northeast Iowa.  

Wed
22
Mar

City council approves budget

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:36

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on March 13 approved the budget for the coming fiscal year, purchased equipment for the public works department and heard project updates.

Mayor Fred Schaub led councilmembers Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy through the agenda. City Manager Denise Schneider was also at the council table. 

Wed
15
Mar

Thomas A. Kuempel

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:07

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas A. Kuempel announces his passing on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 84.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

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15
Mar

Steven L. Slade

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:07

Steven L. Slade, 58, of Guttenberg passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 10-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg with burial at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Guttenberg.

Wed
15
Mar

River Town Family Dentistry ribbon cutting at new facility

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:01

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at River Town Family Dentistry on Feb. 23 to celebrate the completion of the newly-built facility. Front from left are Erica Rork, Dr. Alicia Walke, and Heather Berns; back row, Katie Krall, Eva Moore, Bella Moore, Amy Schaber, Staci Wessel and Rhonda Ungs. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at River Town Family Dentistry on Feb. 23, marking the official grand opening of Dr. Alicia Walke, DDS, and her dedicated staff's new 4000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art dental facility. 

Greater staff efficiency

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15
Mar

Locksmith trades in his keys for retirement

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 09:59

Glenn O'Rourke, owner of Glenn's Lock and Key, is set to retire and would like to see an energetic young person take over his successful business. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local locksmith Glenn O'Rourke was born and raised on the far south side of Chicago in Richton Park, IL. He graduated from Crete-Monee High School, which was recently demolished. An after school part-time job led the way to his career as a locksmith. 

Interesting job opportunity

Wed
15
Mar

Above normal Mississippi flood risk

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 09:49

The National Weather Service (NWS) on March 9 released its third and final outlook for flooding on the Upper Mississippi River this spring, and concludes that the overall risk for flooding is well above normal for the Mississippi River. 

The Mississippi tributaries across Northeast Iowa have near to below normal chances for flooding this spring, notes the report.  The greatest chances of flooding this spring are on the mainstem of the Mississippi River.

Wed
15
Mar

Editorial: Iowa bill seeks to remove public notices from newspapers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 08:53

Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee in March moved through committee in two days and then through the Ways & Means Committee in one day. 

Senate File 546 would result in removing a major component of government transparency. This legislation would require legal notices to be posted on a website controlled by the very government legal notices are designed to oversee and notices would not be required to published in a local newspaper.

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