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Wed
20
May

New charter service offers river tours

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 09:39

Captain Josef Vich is a self-proclaimed river rat, having fished and boated near pool 10 for five decades. After completing the long-time goal of acquiring his Coast Guard captain's license, Vich will operate Mississippi River Charters out of Guttenberg. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

With the arrival of warmer weather comes a new Guttenberg business that will make the Mississippi River more accessible than ever to those without their own boats. 

Led by Captain Josef Vich, Mississippi River Charters offers private fishing, sightseeing and cruising experiences on the upper Mississippi River. Groups of up to six people can board the 17-foot Montauk Boston Whaler for four or eight hour trips to meet the business, entertainment and recreational interests of customers in the Guttenberg area. 

Wed
20
May

River of Music concert series returns for second season

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 09:38

Triple Threat, a country and rock band made up of Jesse Moser, Steve Moser, and Scott Fischer, opens the River of Music Concert series on June 5. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Molly Moser

Umbrella Arts has announced the schedule for their upcoming River of Music concert series. For the second consecutive summer, Umbrella Arts celebrates local musicians with 10 free Friday night concerts in the park in Guttenberg.

Last year, the family friendly event drew an estimated 1500 visitors over the course of the summer with musical groups like Sounds of Nashville, Friends of the Backbone Bluegrass Festival, Topp Flight, and Uncle Sam’s Band. Many of those bands are returning this summer for the opportunity to play an outdoor show alongside the Mississippi River. 

Wed
13
May

EMS benefit pancake breakfast

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 09:17

The public is invited to attend the annual pancake breakfast sponsored by Guttenberg EMS on Sunday, May 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the hospital conference room.

Those attending will also have the opportunity to tour the Lifeguard helicopter from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the hospital parking lot.

The breakfast will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, cinnamon rolls, milk, juice and coffee. A free will offering will be taken.

Wed
13
May

City council okays raises, mulls mandatory water connections

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 09:16

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council, meeting in regular monthly session on May 4, granted raises to non-union employees, acted on mandatory water connections and decided to sell a parcel of city property. 

Mayor Russ Loven led councilmembers Virginia Saeugling, Fred Schaub, Dave Schlueter, Jane Parker and Steve Friedlein through the agenda. City Manager Mary Willett and City Attorney Michael Schuster were also present.

RV Park easement request

Wed
13
May

Duwes celebrate 70th anniversary

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 09:16

The Duwes gathered with neighbors and family at Lakeside Ballroom on Sunday, May 3, to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, as well as their 90th birthdays. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

“The bride was attired in a white floor length dress, with a satin bodice, a full net skirt over satin and a sweetheart neckline. The long sleeves came to a point over the wrists. She wore a fingertip veil of fine bridal illusion and a gold heart locket, the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of white carnations… The bridegroom wore a light blue suit.” 

Wed
13
May

Mock accident depicts consequences of drunk driving

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 09:15

Students look on as EMTs extract their classmates from the scene of a mock accident. In the background at left, a police officer gives field sobriety tests to underage driver Dominick Knudtson. At right, Hannah Anderegg lays covered on the hood of the vehicle after being fatally injured during a head-on collision. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

A 911 call from Clayton Ridge High School came in last Tuesday, May 5, at 1:08 p.m. Dispatchers sent responders to the scene in front of the school, where two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on River Park Drive  met in a head-on collision caused by underage alcohol use. Students Dominick Knudtson, Hannah Anderegg, Colten Rastetter, and Nicole Breitbach were involved in the accident, as was Principal Shane Wahls, his wife Hilary, and their daughter Nicole. 

Wed
06
May

Becker bequest provides site for Genealogical Society records

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:28

Bud and Myra Voss receive a check from Helen Medberry, treasurer, and Jim Steele, president, of the Clayton County Genealogical Society. (Pam Reinig photo)

The Clayton County Genealogical Society purchased Bud and Myra Voss’ real estate building located at 119 N. Main Street in Elkader on Tuesday, April 28.

The late Oakland and Irene Becker of Guttenberg, former Genealogical Society members, bequeathed estate money to a trust, for the purpose of finding a suitable location for the Society’s genealogy records. Oakland died in 1998 and Irene in 2012. As per the Beckers' wishes, the records will now be preserved and made available to the general public at this permanent location. The office will be open on a part-time basis after renovations inside the building are completed.

Wed
06
May

National recognition for Cornerstone Family Practice

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:26

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that Cornerstone Family Practice, a department of Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, has received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term, participative relationships.  

Wed
06
May

FFA banquet honors Zaruba and Ihde

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:25

Molly Andersen (left) and Rachel Anderegg present their new classroom leader Carolyn Ihde with flowers. Ihde will take over for Steve Zaruba, who will retire after 37 years teaching agriculture in Guttenberg. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Mr. Steve Zaruba will retire this May after nearly 40 years teaching agriculture at Clayton Ridge. He attended his last FFA banquet as an instructor on Sunday, April 26. Students presented him with a special award and noted the impact he’s had on their lives. 

Wed
06
May

Cook family parents two sons and triplet daughters

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:24

Amber (Ihm) Cook, daughter of Linda and John Ihm, and her husband Matt are celebrating this Mother's Day with their five children. Front from left are Cooper and Collin, on laps are Corrigan, Cecilia, and Calina, with parents Matt and Amber in the back. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Last Mother’s Day, Amber (Ihm) Cook had two children, boys named Cooper and Collin. One year and a single pregnancy later, Cook will celebrate Mother’s Day in a family of seven. 

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