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Wed
30
Oct

Local Catholic parishes welcome Father Paul Ameyaw


Father Paul Ameyaw of Ghana, West Africa is grateful for the opportunity to serve local parishes, St. Mary's in Guttenberg, St. Joseph in Garnavillo and Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local Catholic parishes  Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista, St. Joseph in Garnavillo, and St. Mary's in Guttenberg welcome Father Paul Ameyaw of Ghana, West Africa, to lead their congregations in worship. 

Father Paul, an ordained Catholic Priest for 32 years, was born and raised in a deeply religious family dedicated to the Catholic Church. He was inspired to enter the priesthood when he was seven years old. 

Wed
30
Oct

C. R. student actors set to perform Romeo and Juliet


A mixed cast of Clayton Ridge high school and middle school student actors are set to perform William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at the Garnavillo campus auditorium on Nov. 8, 9 and 10. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Clayton Ridge student actors are set to present William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Garnavillo campus auditorium on Nov. 8, 9, and 10. The curtain will go up at the Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Freewill donation admissions encourage everyone to have a night out at the theatre to see a timeless classic put on the stage.

Wed
30
Oct

Ballot summary for Nov. 5 general election

By Shelia Tomkins

Clayton County voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to choose candidates for county, state and federal offices. 

Polling sites open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. A complete list of polling sites appeared on page 14 of the Oct. 16 issue of The Press. 

Clayton County

Wed
23
Oct

Make Pearl's Diner your next stop for great food


Pearl's Diner serves 50's style food 7-days a week from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the corner of Hwy. 52 and Pearl Street. From left are owners, Tracy and Mike Dreesman. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Pearl's Diner, conveniently located at 310 Pearl Street and Hwy. 52 in Guttenberg, is the newest addition to the area's growing business community. 

Open 7 days a week

Wed
23
Oct

Ticked Off Lyme Foundation offers support, awareness


Ticked Off Lyme Foundation Inc. is on a mission to bring awareness to Lyme Disease and to help aid with peer support through HOPE, HEALTH, and HEALING. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Lyme disease, also called Borreliosis, is passed to humans and animals from the bite of a tick that can carry the Borrelia bacteria. 

Although ticks carrying the bacteria are found across the United States,  Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. It is also common in Europe and south-central and southeastern Canada.

Wed
23
Oct

Short agenda for city council monthly meeting

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council worked quickly through a short routine agenda when members met for the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14.

Diana Johnson of Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission  spoke at a public hearing on the status of the city's $1.2 million water main improvement project. The hearing was a requirement for the $500,000 Community Development Block Grant that helped fund the project. She noted that the project is currently 98% complete.

Wed
16
Oct

Morbid Curiosities: An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe


Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow will portray Edgar Allan Poe on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building auditorium. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Library Foundation will host Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow as he presents Morbid Curiosities: An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe on Thursday,  Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building auditorium. 

Audience members should prepare themselves for a spine-tingling journey through the life and stories of the great horror master. 

Wed
16
Oct

Honoring her daughter through Locks of Love donation


Gloria Robbins of Elkader has grown out and donated her hair to Locks of Love on three separate occasions. Above, Gloria is shown with her most recent donation of 14 inches. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker 

Founded in 1997, Locks of Love is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose main goal is to return a sense of self-confidence and normalcy to financially disadvantaged children suffering from hair loss due to illness and disease. In addition to providing high-quality hair prostheses and educational services and networking to patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the general community.

Wed
16
Oct

Effigy Mounds 75th anniversary is Oct. 26

The public is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Effigy Mounds National Monument, located north of Marquette, on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m.

The event will mark the date of the signing of the executive order by Harry S. Truman on Oct. 25, 1949.

Effigy Mounds National Monument was preserved thanks to the hard work of many Iowans and began with 1000 acres donated by the State of Iowa for its establishment.

Wed
09
Oct

Arthur Geisert — a tale of wisdom, art, and a little bit of humor


Children's author/illustrator, cartoonist and storyteller Arthur Geisert is surrounded by his latest book panels and completed cartoons in his Elkader studio. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

World famous children's author/illustrator, and cartoonist Arthur Geisert was born to graduated teen parents in Dallas, Texas in 1941. 

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