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History comes to life one last time at the 50th annual Osborne Heritage Days

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/08/2025 - 08:42

Apples are being pressed for apple cider. Cider will be served at the Osborne Heritage Days on Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Clayton County’s Osborne Park & Nature Center will bring to life historic demonstrations, contests and activities at the 50th annual Osborne Heritage Days event on Oct. 11 and 12. This year will be the end of an era, as it marks the final year of the event.

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Madonna L. Torson

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 08:18

Madonna L. Torson, 60, of Colesburg passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at her home.

Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 27, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Baldwin and Deacon Tom Torson. Visitation was before services at the parish center.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

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Clayton Ridge proudly displays new trophy case

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 08:16

Clayton Ridge recently installed a new trophy case in the high school commons area to highlight accomplishments from the last 25 years of Eagle athletics. Head football coach Matt Moser organized the effort and hopes it encourages student athletes to work hard for success. (Photo courtesy of Clayton Ridge School)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Sept. 4 was the first opportunity for the public to see the new trophy case installed in the Clayton Ridge High School commons area over the summer.

The case proudly displays trophies from the last 25 years of Clayton Ridge athletics, highlighting conference, regional and state team accomplishments.

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Command van will improve county’s emergency response efficiency

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 08:16

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

As part of the new radio system upgrades in Clayton County, a new command van was purchased. The van will improve response time and facilitate efficient communication with law enforcement and emergency personnel on the scene of incidents and disasters.

Clayton County Emergency Manager Sarah Moser and E911 Coordinator Sam Rumph, who spearheaded the project together, are excited for the new asset to be utilized.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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