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Wed
04
Jan

Local teen enjoys competing in snocross

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:50

Clayton Ridge ninth grader Addison Wilwert of North Buena Vista is ready to race on her 2019 Arctic Cat ZR6000sx 600CC sled purchased from Woodies Racing. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge ninth grader Addison Wilwert of North Buena Vista has been competing in snocross for the past six years, and has been riding snowmobile since she was eight years old. 

"I compete mainly in Wisconsin and Minnesota, but we do travel as far as Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota for national events. Tracks are set up on ski slopes and on raceways and fields that have been set up with jumps and turns," explained Addison. 

Wed
04
Jan

Reader asks, "Who am I?"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:41

Using several online search engines and genetic testing, Margo Heck digs into her past and discovers her extended family. Above, Margo with her husband, Vernon. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Margo Heck, who currently resides at the Guttenberg Care Center, was born on June 14, 1948 in a Catholic home for unwed mothers in Sioux City. She was baptized Catholic two weeks later at St. Monica's Chapel.

"My grandmother forced my mother, Loralee, to give me up for adoption," she began.  "She was only 16 at the time. She was impregnated by her older sister, Winifred's, husband, who had impregnated my mother's younger sister at the same time as my mother." 

Wed
04
Jan

Lock and Dam 10 annual navigation report

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:40

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has released its 2022 navigation statistics for the Upper Mississippi River.

During the 2022 season, Corps staff supported 1,969 commercial navigation lockages at Lock and Dam 10, at Guttenberg, which is below the 10-year average of 2,232 lockages. 

Wed
28
Dec

Picket Fence closing in February after 24 years

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 08:27

After 24 years in business, Tom and Jane Augustyn look forward to spending more time with their grandchildren and pursuing their pastimes. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Entrepreneurs Tom and Jane Augustyn began their journey as small business owners in 1998. The ambitious couple set up shop at 531 South River Park Drive, naming their new venture Clayton Ridge Farm Meat Market & Gift Shop. 

Wed
28
Dec

Local "Stars for our Troops" project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 08:25

Stephanie Strader is on a mission to place a star from a retired U. S. Flag in the palm of every veteran, current military personnel, and first responders in recognition for their service to our nation. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In an effort to recognize our military and veterans so they know they are not forgotten, and to thank our first responders for all that they do, Susan E Wells, Founder and President of Stars for our Troops is utilizing retired United States Flags and re-purposing the stars as tokens of appreciation.

Wed
21
Dec

Organist honored for 50-year music ministry

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:12

St. Paul's Church in Garnavillo honored Sharon Stade for her 50 years of dedicated service as their organist and for her ongoing music ministry. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

On Dec. 4, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo honored their longtime organist Sharon Stade for 50 years of dedicated service.

The event was unexpected for Stade. "We totally surprised her! It was a glorious and wonderful celebration in honor of her dedication to our church and our Lord," said Shirley Balk, a church member. 

Wed
21
Dec

St. John's volunteers ease global suffering

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:11

Carol Tomkins is an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church is Guttenberg. She and other volunteers use their seamstress talents to sew quilts and bags for Lutheran World Relief and other local charitable organizations. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Carol Tomkins of Guttenberg was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John's Church in Guttenberg. 

The 88-year-old, soon to be 89, continues to be an active member of her church through mission work in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief, a worldwide program.  

Wed
21
Dec

City council hires public works director

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:10

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council voted to offer the position of Public Works Director to Dan Pierce at the regular monthly meeting on Dec. 12. Pierce, who has been a city public works employee for many years, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-time city employee Dan Walke.

Wed
14
Dec

Creative Hands - A Gathering of Community

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:06

Textile artist Diane Thiese has initiated a gathering for creative individuals to work on projects. The group meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9:15 a.m. - noon in the lower level dining area at the Guttenberg Municipal Building. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 1997 Diane and Myron Thiese purchased a second home on River Park Drive in Guttenberg. The couple enjoyed their part-time residence and decided to relocate here permanently from Des Moines in 2021. 

The Thieses are members of St. John's Church in Guttenberg, and Diane is a member of Umbrella Arts. She enjoys rug hooking, dyeing wool, quilting and needlepoint. 

Wed
14
Dec

New superintendent at Effigy Mounds

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:05

Hiking trails, unless considered hazardous, will remain open at Effigy Mounds National Monumentfor winter sport enthusiasts to enjoy. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Effigy Mounds National Monument, located at 151 Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, is over 2500 acres and has approximately 14 miles of walking and hiking trails. Within this area there are over 200 burial mounds. Out of respect for the mounds, visitors are asked to remain on the trails. 

Superintendent Susan Snow

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