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Wed
21
Aug

Back to school supplies offered in St. Olaf


Standing from left are Olivia Kirby, Diana Miller, Sue Kuenzel, Kellie Olson, Lori Barry, Farm Credit Services, Manchester volunteers Sandy Alber, Chris Moser and Torelle Belden, and Ruth Hilgerson; Kneeling are Heather Hageman - Shepherd of the Hills Coordinator, and Pat Johnson. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Thirteen dedicated volunteers were on hand at the Shepherd of the Hills (SOTH) Back to School event on Aug. 7. The well-organized affair offers backpacks filled with new school supplies to children in northeast Iowa. This year over 350 children and their families were registered to attend the successful back to school program. 

Wed
21
Aug

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging services

By Caroline Rosacker

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A)   is on a mission to help older individuals and their families respond to their evolving needs, and have access to support that empowers them to live with choice and dignity in their communities. 

Programs and services 

Wed
21
Aug

Short agenda for monthly city council meeting

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg city council members worked through a shorter-than-usual agenda when they met Aug. 12 for the regular monthly meeting.

Street projects

City Manager Jamie Blume gave updates on two city projects  as reported by Veenstra and Kimm  engineers. 

Wed
14
Aug

80th anniversary of D-Day Retracing the steps of a soldier killed in action


Pfc. Marvin Kraus entered military service at age 30 on June 9, 1942, and was killed in action two years later in France on July 5, 1944. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

LuAnn Urlaub and her husband, Rev. Mark Urlaub, recently journeyed across the ocean to France and England for an 80th anniversary World War II history tour with the hope of retracing the steps of LuAnn's uncle, Marvin Kraus, who was a soldier and gave his life for his country during WWII. 

Wed
14
Aug

Local DNR geese banding operation a success


Experienced banders were handed geese one-at-a-time to determine the sex of each waterfowl and carefully, and accurately place a metal band on their right leg. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Wisconsin and Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) staff members and volunteers gathered in Guttenberg in late June to band our community's local geese population. 

Brenda Kelly, Mississippi River Wildlife Biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Kevin Hanson, Iowa DNR Fisheries Management Biologist, Guttenberg, led the early morning crew. Under their leadership the group came up with a strategy to safely and respectively corral the local geese population on the Mississippi River. 

Wed
07
Aug

Donna M. Witham

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna Mae Witham, 74, of Guttenberg, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation was Monday, Aug. 5, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 6, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Pastor Michael Ashman.

Wed
07
Aug

Wayne W. Barrett

Wayne W. Barrett, 76, of Oelwein passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. A graveside service will begin at 3 p.m. at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton.

Wed
07
Aug

Creativity Center inspires local glass artist


Sue Leonhart of Guttenberg enjoys working with glass because if offers artists an opportunity to design both functional and creative pieces. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Inspired by her love of color, retired second grade teacher Sue Leonhart has had a passion for creating art since she was a small child. She fondly remembers teaching art to her students and was always amazed at their talent. 

Wed
07
Aug

Local officer retires after 21 years of service


School Resource and Law Enforcement Officer Eric Sullivan has retired after serving Guttenberg residents for over 21 years. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Officer Eric Sullivan began his law enforcement career in his hometown of Hazel Green, Wis., in 1996. He was hired by the Guttenberg Police Department in 2003. 

Education and training

Wed
07
Aug

Crazy Day sales, Celebrate Guttenberg this Saturday

By Shelia Tomkins

The annual "Celebrate Guttenberg" event and Crazy Day sales will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10. The Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce has planned a day of family activities.

The day will begin with a free youth fishing tournament starting at 7:30 a.m. at the south municipal marina, with fishing from 8-11 a.m. Door prizes will be awarded. The event is sponsored by The Guttenberg Motel; to register call Patty at 563-321-1123. 

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