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Wed
03
Sep

A look beneath the surface Research reveals details about interior of linear mounds

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 09:05

Luther College student research assistant Ian Gonzales conducts a resistivity survey of a linear mound. It’s one of two techniques students and their professor, Colin Betts, used to look inside the mounds and get an idea of how they were built based on the earth’s physical structure. (Photo submitted)

From the exterior, each of the linear mounds Luther College professor Collin Betts and his students researched appeared to be uniform—largely unbroken and continuous, a seamless whole. However, the geophysical survey revealed that wasn’t the case. Varying levels of resistivity, and often a range of magnetic values, showed the linear mounds were discontinuous or segmented inside. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

Research at Effigy Mounds National Monument and several other northeast Iowa sites continues to shed light on the interior makeup of linear mounds.

Colin Betts, a professor of anthropology at Luther College who conducted the research with help from his students, spoke about the process and what he learned during a presentation at the Effigy Mounds Visitor Center last month.

Wed
03
Sep

River Park Cruisers Car Show is next Saturday

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 09:04

Marty Gibson and Julie McCready’s 1995 Chevy Camero will lead the River Park Cruisers car cruise on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Photo submitted)

By Steve Van Kooten

Lovers of classic cars and music can rejoice because the 27th annual River Park Cruisers Car Show returns to Guttenberg on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The roads will be bustling with cars ranging from street rods to convertibles to pony cars that span the rich and diverse history of American automobiles.

Wed
27
Aug

Public information meeting delves into Pattison water use permit

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:34

Ryan Clark from the Iowa Geological Survey speaks with attendees at a public information meeting in Elkader on Aug. 22 regarding Pattison Sand Company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. Over the next year, the Iowa Geological Survey will study the geology and hydrogeology of the area and potential impacts of the proposed water use. (Press hoto by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Use Program and Environmental Field Office #1, as well as the Iowa Geological Survey, led a public information meeting in Elkader on Aug. 22 regarding Pattison Sand Company’s request earlier this year to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. 

Wed
27
Aug

Clayton Ridge welcomes new staff

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:34

Several new teachers have joined the staff at Clayton Ridge. Pictured (left to right) are Lakota Stubbs (kindergarten), Angel Flack (PK-12 art), Katie Vorwald (special education), Elly Meyer (third grade) and Hudson Johnston (director of SPED and student services for PK-5). (Press photo by Austin Greve)

Several new teachers have joined the staff at Clayton Ridge.

Katie Vorwald

Wed
27
Aug

Candidate filing opens for city and school elections

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:32

By Kaitlyn

Kuehl-Berns

Election day is less than three months away, on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The candidate filing period will soon open for upcoming city and school elections across Clayton County. 

Wed
20
Aug

Clayton Ridge School District FCCLA students compete on national stage

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:01

Clayton Ridge FCCLA members Alyssa Sadewasser, Claire Brandt, Lilly Meana, Hailey Gaul and Ella Oberbreckling stand with their advisor, Angela Williams, next to the FCCLA’s unofficial mascot, Rosie the Llama. (Submitted photo)

By Steve Van Kooten

Five students from Clayton Ridge’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter competed at the National Leadership Conference this past July.

Alyssa Sadewasser, Claire Brandt, Lilly Meana, Hailey Gaul and Ella Oberbreckling represented the school district in five different categories at the event, which took place in Orlando, Fla. More than 10,000 FCCLA members from across the country attended.

Wed
20
Aug

Schmelzer settling in as Guttenberg Chamber Director

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:01

As the new Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Daniel Schmelzer hopes to enhance the online presence for chamber businesses—and Guttenberg as a whole. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Daniel Schmelzer admitted taking over as Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director just ahead of the Stars and Stripes Celebration and RAGBRAI was a bit chaotic, but he’s appreciative of the community’s support as he settles into the role.

For Schmelzer, it’s the next step in getting involved in the community where he grew up.

Wed
20
Aug

City council considers eliminating fluoride in water

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 07:59

 he Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on Aug. 11 opened a discussion on the fluoridation of city water; appointed a new city attorney, and heard a report on train horns.

Fluoride discussion

A discussion on fluoride in city water was on the agenda, prompted by a request from council member Jane Parker in response to a resident concerns.

Wed
13
Aug

Plagman Barn celebrates 100 years

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 08:21

The rafters rang with music by Triple Threat at the 100th-year birthday party on Aug. 9 at Plagman Barn. The dance was well attended, and cut-outs of different time periods were set up for photo opportunities. Youngsters sang "Happy Birthday" prior to the serving of cupcakes. (Photo submitted)

Plagman Barn was built in 1925, specifically as a meeting space for barn dances, and continued to be used for this purpose until 1939. It then stored hay until 1982 (pictured), before restoration by the Northeast Iowa Farm & Antique Association. (Photo submitted)

A special birthday cake marked the 100th anniversary of Plagman Barn. (Photo submitted)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

A century of music, memories and rural traditions was celebrated at the Plagman Barn’s “100th Birthday” Dance, hosted by the Northeast Iowa Farm & Antique Association on Saturday, Aug. 9.

The 136-foot-long barn was originally built near Garber in 1925 by Bill Plagman, and was constructed specifically as a meeting space for barn dances. Its first dance was in September of 1925, and the building continued to be used for this purpose until October 1939. 

Wed
13
Aug

Clayton County SxS Riders value safety, education, land stewardship

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 08:20

Clayton County SxS Riders members pose with a trailer of trash picked up in April 2024. Volunteering is one of many focuses of the group, which also promotes safe and responsible use of UTVs and ATVs, educating the public, promoting land stewardship and developing trails. (Photo submitted)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

The Clayton County SxS Riders is a community-driven non-profit formed in 2022, when a group of like-minded individuals who were passionate about the sport of recreational riding came together. In 2023, they received their 501(c)(3) designation and became a recognized non-profit. 

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