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Wed
13
Sep

Guttenberg native oversees river royalty fleet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:07

A new riverboat passed through Guttenberg last week on its maiden voyage from New Orleans to Red Wing, Minn. The American Duchess is the latest addition to the American Queen Steamboat Co. fleet. Guttenberg native Gary Frommelt accompanied the boat on its inaugural journey. See story below. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

  By Shelia Tomkins

Gary Frommelt, a native of Guttenberg who is now vice-president of marine operations for the American Queen Steamboat Co., recently accompanied the American Duchess riverboat on its maiden voyage, a round-trip journey from New Orleans to Red Wing, Minn.

Wed
13
Sep

Rodger C. Sear Jr.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:05

Rodger Cletus Sear Jr., 75, of Garber, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at his home near Garber.

Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 10, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 11, at St John’s Congregational Church in Garber.

Rodger was the son of Rodger and Betty Sear Sr., born Oct. 23, 1941, in Dubuque.

Wed
06
Sep

Kuempel clock kits were once made in Guttenberg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 18:04

This "Kuempel Clocksters" clock was recently donated to the Lockmasters House Heritage Museum. It measures approximately 5½ inches tall. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Shelia Tomkins

A small mantel clock in a wooden case was recently donated to the Lockmaster's House Heritage Museum by Ken and Mickey Strader of rural Guttenberg. The clock face bears the wording "The Kuempel Clocksters, Guttenberg, Iowa." 

Wed
06
Sep

Clayton Ridge School board election set for Tuesday, Sept. 12

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:56

By Shelia Tomkins

Voters in the Clayton Ridge Community School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to choose directors for three open seats on the board of directors.

Incumbents Michael W. Finnegan and Kathy Ihde have filed for re-election. No candidates have filed for the third seat, leaving the opportunity for a write-in candidate to be elected to the position.

Wed
06
Sep

Business is steady at USC Guns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:55

Brendan Walsh, right, and his wife, Mary, help a customer at USC Guns in Guttenberg. The new gun shop is located at 506 South River Park Drive, open Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Business has been steady since the United Sportsmen’s Company (USC) opened its Guttenberg storefront on May 15 selling handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, magazines, optics, knives and accessories. 

“We specialize in custom made guns, scopes, reloading components, and ammunition. We also sell camouflage clothes and duck decoys,” said the Freeport, Ill., based business owner Brendan Walsh. “We buy estates, if somebody is retiring and selling all their guns and vintage collections.”

Wed
06
Sep

Getting to know Guttenberg's new city manager

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:54

Millville area resident Denise Schneider will begin her duties as city manager of Guttenberg on Monday, Sept. 11. The Schneider family, from left, are Abi Jostand, Brody Schneider, Taylor, Lori and Phillip Ludovissy, Ron and Denise Schneider. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Wed
06
Sep

Susie Koss

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 17:52

Susie Koss, 56, of Discovery Bay, Calif., was called to heaven Aug. 28, 2017, at home with her husband by her side, after fighting cancer for nine years.

Surviving are her husband, Tim (4429 Clipper Dr., Discovery Bay, CA 94505); mother and father-in-law, Don and Elaine Koss of Garnavillo; a sister-in-law, Lori Koss of Elkader; two nieces and a nephew.

Wed
30
Aug

Guttenbergers enjoy the Great American Eclipse

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:32

Allysa Sadewasser experienced the solar eclipse alongside her younger brothers and other youth at a park in Garnavillo. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg experienced almost 90 percent coverage of the sun during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. The partial eclipse began at 11:47 a.m. and reached its maximum at 1:12 p.m., ending at 2:35 p.m. Residents watched the event in a variety of ways, from live streams on the internet and pinhole cameras to gatherings with friends. 

Wed
30
Aug

Plans shared for school design

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:27

The replacement of the 1903 building will be a single-story commons area with an outdoor patio and seating overlooking the gym. (Image submitted)

The new commons building structure will allow more space for safe loading and unloading of buses in front of the school. (Image submitted)

Inside, the commons area will connect the high school, elementary and gymnasium without any steps and will contain an elevator serving the gym, commons and second floor of the high school. (Image submitted)

By Molly Moser

Superintendent Shane Wahls presented an update on school facility projects to parents and students in both Guttenberg and Garnavillo on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in preparation for the start of the new school year. Voters approved an increase in the PPEL levy in February, but because the school district opted to lower levy amounts for its management and cash reserve funds, the tax actually decreased by one-third of a cent to $10.92.

Wed
30
Aug

Sheriff's Office plans Labor Day traffic enforcement program

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:27

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau’s sTEP (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) project for this upcoming Labor Day weekend. 

Sheriff Michael Tschirgi would like to remind everyone to drive safely and be responsible this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

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