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Wed
18
Sep

A busy weekend in the area!

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:25

Guttenberg will celebrate its 33rd annual GermanFest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21, with music, food, and family activities. This year’s musical lineup includes six popular bands, along with  food, beverages and a wide variety of family fun activities.  See details inside.

On the same weekend, the 43rd annual Plagman Barn Show Days will be held Sept. 20, 21, and 22, sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Farm Antique Association. The barn is located west of Guttenberg and the event will feature demonstrations of early farm and home life, along with food and entertainment. See page 3.

Wed
11
Sep

Clayton Ridge welcomes new staff

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:07

New Clayton Ridge School District faculty members from left are, Joe Sheston - High School Science, McKenna Keeney - First Grade, Ashley Burns - Elementary School Nurse, and Cindy Roberts - Special Education Elementary. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The Clayton Ridge School District welcomed four new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year.

Ashley Burns

Elementary Nurse

Wed
11
Sep

Sisters dedicate their time and talents to help others

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:06

From left, Alexis and Grace Mescher shopped for and purchased school supplies to donate to the Family Resource Center following one of their very successful bake sales. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker 

Beth Mescher and her two daughters, Alexis, age 11, and Grace, age 9, have been generously giving their time and talent to raise money for the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Family Resource Center (FRC) and the Guttenberg Care Center since 2020.

Generous hearts

Wed
11
Sep

River Park Cruisers car show, cruise, dance

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:05

The lead car for this year's cruise is a 1972 Ply-mouth Road Runner owned by Mike and Joan Steffen of Holy Cross. (Photo submitted)

By Shelia Tomkins

The 26th annual car show, cruise and dance sponsored by the River Park Cruisers is set for this Saturday, Sept. 14, in Guttenberg.

Wed
04
Sep

Family-owned Guttenberg Industries marks 50th year anniversary

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:34

Guttenberg Industries will celebrate its 50-year anniversary on Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the plant site located at 603 South Lincoln Street, Garnavillo. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

2024 marks Guttenberg Industries' 50th year as a second-generation family-owned custom injection molder. They operate in a 105,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in Garnavillo producing complex, high-quality plastic parts for manufacturers all over the world using 38 highly automated injection molding machines. 

Wed
04
Sep

Mark your calendar for these Sept. events

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:29

By Shelia Tomkins

As autumn arrives in the area, local organizations are gearing up for some popular annual celebrations in the area. 

On Saturday, Sept. 14,  the River Park Cruisers will sponsor their 26th annual cruise, show and music in Guttenberg. The show will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., and the cruise leaves at 3:30 p.m. Watch The Press for more details.

Wed
28
Aug

Country artist Cory Farley at Fritzs Farmhouse

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:27

The Stockyard Restaurant and Fritzs Farmhouse will present a night of musical entertainment featuring Nashville's Cory Farley on Sept. 7. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Osterdock's Stockyard Restaurant and Fritzs Farmhouse will present a night of musical entertainment featuring country artist Cory Farley on Saturday, Sept. 7, at
Fritzs Farmhouse located at 33195 Garber Road on the outskirts of Guttenberg. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com or at the door.

The show begins at 7 p.m. with opener Bill Stock. His fun show and over 250 song list is sure to please audience members. 

Wed
28
Aug

GCY - Garnavillo Christian Youth group

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:22

The Garnavillo Christian Youth group is open to middle school through high school age youth and participates in a variety of organized activities. Above members enjoy a hike, picnic and wagon ride at Bixby State Park. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Youth ministry, such as the Garnavillo Christian Youth group (GCY), works to foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person. GCY is open to middle school through high school age youth from various parishes in the community along with kids who do not attend church.

St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo has taken an interest in the youth group and offered them a space to meet, a small budget, and provides assistance with camperships, etc. 

Wed
28
Aug

Corps seeks comments on Pool 10 study

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 08:21

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on the draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for the Bedload Sediment Collector Pilot Study in Clayton County, Iowa, and Grant County, Wis.

Pool 10 encompasses the Mississippi River from Lock and Dam 10 in Guttenberg upstream to Lock and Dam 9 at Lynxville, Wis. 

Wed
21
Aug

Back to school supplies offered in St. Olaf

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:08

Standing from left are Olivia Kirby, Diana Miller, Sue Kuenzel, Kellie Olson, Lori Barry, Farm Credit Services, Manchester volunteers Sandy Alber, Chris Moser and Torelle Belden, and Ruth Hilgerson; Kneeling are Heather Hageman - Shepherd of the Hills Coordinator, and Pat Johnson. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Thirteen dedicated volunteers were on hand at the Shepherd of the Hills (SOTH) Back to School event on Aug. 7. The well-organized affair offers backpacks filled with new school supplies to children in northeast Iowa. This year over 350 children and their families were registered to attend the successful back to school program. 

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