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May

Wanda J. Keck

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 09:15

Wanda June (Morley) Keck, 95, of Colesburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood, surrounded by her family.

Visitation was Tuesday, May 30, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood and before services at the church.

Funeral services were May 31, at the Colesburg Methodist Church in Colesburg, conducted by Pastor Kathy Rempe.

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May

Anne G. (Henkels) Kamansky

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 09:14

Anne G. (Henkels) Kamansky, 57, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at her home after a 4-year battle with cancer.

Private celebration of life will be at a later date.

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May

New owners at Sodes Perk Central

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 09:12

Longtime employees Krystal Hyde (left) and Linda Hines took over Sodes Perk Central located at 7 Goethe Street on March 1. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Early this spring businesswoman and physician Beth Sadewasser approached two of her dedicated, longtime employees, Linda Hines, and Krystal Hyde of Guttenberg, and asked them if they would be interested in taking over Sodes Perk Central, the restaurant portion of Sadewasser's enterprise located at 7 Goethe St. 

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May

Arts group celebrates 10-years

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 09:10

Umbrella Arts has accomplished many lofty goals and maintained a strong membership for the past ten years. Front from left are Myron Thiese, Sherry Oliver, Lee Johnston, Juanita Loven, Katherine Brown and Suzy Black; back row, Becky Shaffer, Ann Korczyk, Lori Kann, Karilyn McArthur, Gail Larson, Matt Esser, Diane Schilling, Julie Rastetter, Pat Burroughs, Tim Manson, Laura Manson, Richard Larson and Diane Thiese. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

On a cold evening on Jan. 24, 2014, an exploratory meeting was held at the home of Juanita and the late Russell Loven of Guttenberg. The mission of the organization was proposed to be an "umbrella," collaborative, cooperative, supportive arts organization to include the broader spectrum of the arts, not in competition with already established organizations and events, but to complement, support and expand on the arts in our community. 

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May

June A. Swallom

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:50

June Ann (Brown) Swallom, 91, of Guttenberg, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 19, 2023, following a short illness.

Private services will be held. Interment will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Wed
24
May

50-year Jubilee of Priesthood Ordination

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:33

By Caroline Rosacker

Fr. Marvin Bries will celebrate his 50-year Jubilee of Priesthood Ordination and St. Mary's Catholic School's 169-year history at a western-themed celebration set for Sunday, June 4, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg.

The celebration will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. with lunch following from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Brinkmann Hall.

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May

Climate change exhibit in Dyersville May 26

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:32

The BUS-eum featuring two exhibits, "Hidden or Forbidden No More" and "Heartland's Future," will be at the James Kennedy Public Library in Dyersville on May 26. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

A weekend stay in Guttenberg at Hayden's Hideaway, a vacation rental owned by Andy Reimer of Garnavillo, created an opportunity for me to visit with three University of Erfurt students on a mission to raise awareness and promote action on climate change. 

Katharina Herz, of Bavaria, and Svea Benett and David Bernhardt of northern Germany, are participating in a whirlwind tour across the Midwest as part of an extra-curricular student project. 

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May

Local Memorial Day tribute set for Monday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:29

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg area residents will pay tribute to veterans both living and dead at the community's annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Guttenberg Area Veterans Memorial in Ingleside Park. 

This year's observance will be similar to last year's — there will be no parade, but a short program is planned. 

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May

Elaine C. Hoffmann

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 08:10

Elaine Catherine Hoffmann, 92, of Guttenberg passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 8, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, from 4-7 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, and from 9-9:45 a.m. before services at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

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May

Melvin Hall

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 08:08

We are deeply saddened to announce that Melvin Hall, 78, of Guttenberg passed away peacefully at the Guttenberg Care Center surrounded by family on May 9, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at the Guttenberg Country Club on July 29, from 4-7 p.m.

Mel was born to Kenneth and Evelyn Hall on May 15, 1944.

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