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Wed
10
Apr

Plant share supports Family Resource Center

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:34

Friendship Flower Farm proprietor Holly Dickson encourages gardeners to share seedlings and divided perennials and houseplants at a fundraising event for the GMHC Family Resource Center on May 11, from 9 a.m. - noon at the Guttenberg Farmer's Market. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Horticulture professionals who grow local produce and flowers for Farmer's Markets often mark the second Saturday in May to set aside a portion of their Farmer's Market plant sales to benefit a local charity in their community. 

Plants for sale

Wed
10
Apr

Womenade – a hand up, not a hand out

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:33

Clayton County Womenade provides immediate assistance to individuals approved by existing referral agencies in Clayton County who have encountered financial stumbling blocks that are unmet by traditional sources. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Since 2013, Clayton County Womenade has been on a mission to offer individuals experiencing financial setbacks a hand up, not a handout. 

100% percent charitable

Wed
10
Apr

Mississippi River flooding unlikely this spring

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:32

By Shelia Tomkins

Last spring, the Mississippi River at Guttenberg hit one of its highest crests in more than 20 years; however, this year forecasters are predicting a below normal chance of any high water.

The overall risk of flooding this year will be almost entirely dependent on spring precipitation, according to the flood outlook from the National Weather Service in LaCrosse, Wis.

Wed
03
Apr

GEIDC breaks ground on Community Resource Center

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 08:54

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the future Community Resource Center at 516 South First Street in Guttenberg on March 26. The GEIDC project is being funded through a State of Iowa $2.7 million grant, the work of grant writers, and the volunteer fundraising committee that has received to-date $415,000 from generous benefactors. From left are Cole Amos, Estimator at Conlon Construction; Tara Chaney-Goldsberry, Architect, Veenstra & Kimm; GMHC administrator Tim Ahlers, Kathy Lansing, Tracy Kregel, Kari Harbaugh, Jackie Lee, Andy Reimer, Tom Augustyn, and William Kann. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

Submitted by Jackie Lee 

VP People and Culture Community Savings Bank and GEIDC Board Member and CRC Project Committee Member

Wed
03
Apr

2024 solar eclipse - where, when and how

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 08:53

If you don't have specialized eye protection for solar viewing, you can make your own eclipse projector using a cardboard box, a white sheet of paper, tape, scissors, and aluminum foil. (NASA online image)

By Caroline Rosacker

On April 8, 2024, a great portion of North America will experience a solar eclipse, which is defined as a cosmic alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth, in that order.

The notable event will begin as the Moon's shadow path makes landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, crossing the United States beginning in Texas at 1:27 p.m. CDT, and will end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT before exiting North America via Newfoundland, Canada and continuing into the Atlantic Ocean.  

Wed
03
Apr

Council sets public hearing on proposed budget

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 08:51

By Shelia Tomkins

Following new procedures set by the Iowa legislature, the Guttenberg city council met in special session March 25 to hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy and to set a date for a hearing on the upcoming budget.

There were no comments received on the levy. The budget hearing will take place at the regular council meeting on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m.

Wed
27
Mar

LuAnn Kregel

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:03

LuAnn Kregel, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 

Private family graveside services will be held in Guttenberg, at a later date. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids assisted the family.

For the full obituary and to share a memory of LuAnn, please visit www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Wed
27
Mar

Local pottery teacher has passion for working with clay

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:01

Guttenberg Creativity Center pottery teacher Steve Solomon assists home school student Tate Armstrong with his clay piece. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local potter Steve Solomon enrolled in his first pottery class as a college student at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. 

"I needed to take an elective to fill out my class schedule my senior year," Steve told The Press. "A pottery class piqued my interest and I thought why not."

Wed
27
Mar

Senior Judy Olson benefits from local healthcare network

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 09:00

Retired Registered Nurse Judy Olson is grateful for the network of community health care providers, which include the River Living Center, Guttenberg Care Center and Eagle Ridge Independent and Assisted Living, that helped her regain her health, strength and mobility. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Eagle Ridge Independent and Assisted Living tenant Judy Olson has overcome many challenges on her journey to better health, but received her best care in Guttenberg  thanks to the healthcare network that is available to area residents. 

Judy Olson

Wed
27
Mar

Easter egg hunt in Guttenberg this Saturday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:59

Guttenberg's popular annual Easter egg hunt will be held this Saturday, March 30, at Riverside Park located at 300 South River Park Drive.

The event will begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Youngsters ages 0-10 are eligible to participate. There will be three individually timed hunts, separated by age groups.

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