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Wed
01
Oct

Share your story GMHC seeks nominations for employee awards

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 08:15

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is expanding its employee recognition program. 

At GMHC extraordinary moments of care happen every day. A nurse offering comfort in the late hours, a physical therapist celebrating small victories with a patient, or a dietary staff member serving a favorite meal to brighten someone’s day. These stories matter—and now there’s a way to honor them. GMHC is inviting patients, families, and colleagues to share their stories by nominating staff for one of three recognitions:

Wed
24
Sep

Chalk drawings return to GermanFest for first time in 20 years Recreating a tradition

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/24/2025 - 08:37

Long-time Guttenberg/Clayton Ridge art teacher George Killian (right) works on a chalk drawing at Guttenberg GermanFest with some of his former students. Saturday was the first time designs were brought to life at the event in 20 years—since Killian retired from a 31-year teaching career. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

In addition to a more traditional German design, another chalk drawing was this optical illusion depicting a board over a crevice. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

“I don’t remember it hurting this much,” joked Molly Moser. 

Kneeling on the street, her hands caked in colorful chalk, she was one of around a dozen former students who answered the call of long-time Guttenberg/Clayton Ridge art teacher George Killian to recreate the chalk drawings that once graced the street during Guttenberg’s GermanFest celebration.

Wed
24
Sep

Lock and Dam 10 hosts annual open house

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/24/2025 - 08:35

Eric Thiese shows visitors the motors and gear work that opens and closes the lock and dam. During the self-guided tour, the lock and dam remained open to the public. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

Lock and Dam 10 has two of its original miter gates, which are not used and do not have any motors attached to make them operational. The Corps originally intended the gates to work as an auxiliary chamber to pass through the Lock; however, during construction, the project was determined to not be viable. The Corps later put in a pylon wall to relieve the pressure off the inoperable gates. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

By Steve Van Kooten

On Saturday, while Germanfest let the beer flow and the brats sizzle, visitors could take a quick walk along the river for the Lock and Dam 10 open house.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—St. Paul District hosts an open house for Lock and Dam 10 (which has been in operation since 1937) every September.

Wed
17
Sep

Community benefits from $200,000 in RAGBRAI money

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 08:24

More than $200,000 in RAGBRAI money was presented to representatives of approximately 40 local and regional non-profit organizations at an event held Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, at the Guttenberg Brewing Co. The majority of the funds came from parking fees when the Register's Annual Great Ride Across Iowa visited Guttenberg in July. (Press photo)

Despite the inconvenience of road closures, the crowds and the challenges of hosting thousands of cyclists during RAGBRAI's July stop in Guttenberg, the payoff for the community became clear Wednesday evening when the local organizing committee distributed more than $200,000 to local and area non-profits that helped prepare for and welcome the influx of visitors. 

The announcement of recipients took place on Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, at the Guttenberg Brewing Co.

Wed
17
Sep

Great River Antiques and Uniques opens in Guttenberg

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 08:22

Jacque Hager recently opened Great River Antiques and Uniques at 1418 S. Hwy. 52, in Guttenberg. The shop sells antiques, vintage items and decor. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Great River Antiques and Uniques is open at 1418 S. Hwy. 52, in Guttenberg. Owner Jacque Hager had a soft opening for the new business Labor Day weekend and will celebrate the grand opening Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19 to 21, to coincide with Guttenberg’s GermanFest.

Wed
17
Sep

44th Annual Plagman Barn Show Days this weekend

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 08:21

This 1912 steam engine is one of many pieces of machinery, practices and displays related to the history of farming and everyday life that will be at Plagman Barn Show Days. (Press photo by Melissa Spielbauer-Combs)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Visitors will take a trip back in time at the 44th annual Plagman Barn Show Days event Friday to Sunday, Sept. 19-21. Machinery, practices and displays on the history of farming and everyday life will be available for viewing, courtesy of the Northeast Iowa Farm & Antique Association.

Wed
10
Sep

Clayton Ridge dancers audition for All-Iowa Team

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 09:14

Clayton Ridge Drill Team members Paige Thomas, Erika Sarazua, Caylee Rohner, Kailey Dempster, Delaney Brown, Claire Brandt and Britany Arce auditioned for the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team on Aug. 23, in Newton. Over 500 dancers from 110 high school dance teams across the state tried out for the 200 available spots in the performance at the girls state basketball tournament in March.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Seven dancers from the Clayton Ridge Drill Team traveled to Berg Middle School in Newton on Aug. 23 to represent their team at the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team audition.

Dancers in attendance included Britany Arce, Claire Brandt, Delaney Brown, Kailey Dempster, Caylee Rohner, Erika Sarazua and Paige Thomas.

Wed
10
Sep

Guttenberg Germanfest names royalty, lays out event schedule

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 09:12

Guttenberg's 34th annual Germanfest is ready to supply the brats and beverages for a jam-packed weekend of family fun.

The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20.

Festivities begin on Friday when the gates open at 3 p.m.

Wed
10
Sep

Lock & Dam open house set for GermanFest

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 09:12

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host an open house at Lock and Dam 10 on the Mississippi River at Guttenberg on  Saturday, Sept. 20. The open house will coincide with the annual GermanFest in Guttenberg.

Corps officials are hosting the free event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., to allow people to get a behind-the-scenes view of the site while also getting a better understanding of what the staff do to ensure safe, reliable navigation. 

Wed
03
Sep

Find handmade, vintage items at The Store Next Door

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 09:10

The Store Next Door offers a variety of handmade and vintage items. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

A trio of friends have collaborated to open The Store Next Door at 531 S. River Park Drive, in the same building as the Driftwood Diner. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

A trio of friends have collaborated to open The Store Next Door in downtown Guttenberg. Located at 531 S. River Park Drive, in the same building as the Driftwood Diner, the business offers a variety of handmade and vintage items.

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