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Wed
24
Oct

Spooktacular event to feature Italian meal, Dracula play

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 08:22

From left, Tim Walker, Brandon Walker, and Jason Tipsword of the Driftless Theatre Company rehearse for the Oct. 27 presentation of Dracula! The Radio Play to be held at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg. (Photo submitted)

Submitted by Julie Davis

 he harvest is finally underway, trees are showing their fall colors and pumpkins decorate front porches declaring fall has arrived!

Halloween is just a week away but before you take the kids out in their costumes to trick or treat, there is another great family outing opportunity. The Umbrella Arts Fall Chill Spooktacular event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg.

Wed
24
Oct

School board hears reports, updates; elects officers at special meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 08:18

The Clayton Ridge School board, meeting in regular session on Oct. 16, heard reports from administrators, approved the instructional support levy and approved a request for state aid.

President John Heying led members Christine Aulwes, Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson and Kathy Ihde through the evening's agenda. Not present were board members Alecia Helle and Jason Reimer. Also attending were Superintendent Shane Wahls, secretary-treasurer David Schlueter and Steve Hoff. 

Wed
17
Oct

City council tables food truck ordinance and pool change

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 09:15

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its regular monthly meeting on  Monday, Oct. 6, again discussed revisions to an ordinance governing mobile food vendors, tabled a design change request for the new pool bathhouse, and approved the purchase of a new ambulance.

Wed
17
Oct

Costume contest planned for Ghouls and Goblins Night Out

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 09:15

Get in the spirit of Halloween this Thursday evening when Guttenberg businesses welcome all ghouls and goblins during a special shopping event. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg merchants are getting into the Halloween spirit once again with Ghouls and Goblins Night Out. The eighth annual event, scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, gives adults the opportunity to celebrate Halloween and support Guttenberg businesses. This year's event features a new twist — a costume contest with prizes.

Wed
17
Oct

Pastor Shane Anderson is Guttenberg's first police chaplain

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 09:14

Pastor Shane Anderson was recently appointed chaplain for the Guttenberg Police Department. (Photo submitted)

By Shelia Tomkins

Pastor Shane Anderson of Guttenberg, who serves St. John's Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran Churches, recently stepped into an additional role — chaplain for the Guttenberg Police Department. He was appointed to the newly-created position by the city council in June.

"We are pleased to have Pastor Shane as our police chaplain," commented Police Chief George Morteo. "He will be a valuable asset to our department as we serve the community."

Wed
10
Oct

Alzheimers Disease and their caregivers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:09

At the Guttenberg Care Center, from left, Kay Bailey, Dr. Janette Simon and Jimmy Powers are skilled at dealing with the daily needs of residents who live with Alzheimer's Disease. (Photo by Ammi Hugo)

Contributed by Ammi Hugo

Most people of my generation secretly, and often not so secretly, express their fear of this disease.   Whenever we forget why we went to the basement, or stand in front of the fridge wondering why we are there, or find our car keys in the fridge, that diagnosis flashes in front of our mind's eyes. We are relieved if friends joke about their forgetfulness, or we read about normal signs of aging vesus signs of dementia and sigh with relief if we deem ourselves to still be okay.

Wed
10
Oct

Public art installation to be dedicated Saturday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:08

Artist Victoria Reed, center, guides her walleye sculpture into position on Oct. 5, with help from city employees Steve Bahls, left, and Dan Pierce. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Shelia Tomkins

"The Deepest Pattern,” a public art installation by Victoria Reed, will be dedicated on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. in the park in the 500 block of South River Park Drive in Guttenberg.

Wed
10
Oct

Clayton County comprehensive plan draft available for public review

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:08

The public is invited to review a draft of the 2018 Clayton County Comprehensive Plan and offer feedback to planners.  

The plan provides information regarding housing, economic development, transportation, agriculture, natural resources, public facilities, land use and more, establishes a vision for the county, and identifies a set of goals and strategies to assist local officials as they make future decisions. 

Wed
03
Oct

Garnavillo businessman doesn't “balk” when it comes to giving

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 11:37

Garnavillo Mill owner Roger Balk is pictured with a wooden art piece made for him by the late Dean Priem. Roger shares his pride in school, community and country. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)

Contributed by Ellen Johnson

When Clayton Ridge School was in the complicated process of moving grade levels to different campuses, Roger Balk, a 1976 graduate of Garnavillo High School, not only stepped up to the plate, but he did so without even being asked. 

Wed
03
Oct

Backwater to be inducted into MAMA Hall of Fame

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 11:37

Backwater will be inducted in the MAMA Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo. Playing in September at a car cruise dance at Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg were, from left, Steve Dikkers, Scott Fischer, Ed Dvorak, Bruce Bryant and Mick Thein. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

  By Shelia Tomkins

The Backwater band of Guttenberg will be one of five bands inducted into the The Midwest All Music Association (MAMA) Hall of Fame at Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo on Saturday, Oct. 13. 

"Backwater is honored to be selected for this award," said member Bruce Bryant. "It is humbling achieving this by doing something we all love to do and would have done for free. Our thanks goes out to our family and our fans for their support throughout the years."

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