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Clayton County road crew at career day


The Clayton County Secondary Roads Department participated in the Clayton Ridge High School Career Day on March 15. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Have you ever considered a career with the Clayton County Secondary Roads Department?

County Engineer Casey Stickfort is proactively encouraging Clayton Ridge High School students to contemplate a career with the Secondary Roads Department. The Secondary Roads Department and other local employers participated in a career day held at Clayton Ridge on March 15.  

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Art Expression contest "Umbrella Explosion"

By Caroline Rosacker

Umbrella Arts (UA) has chosen "Umbrella Explosion" as their theme for the 2023 UA Art Expression contest. 

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Robert “Bob” E. Bischoff

Robert “Bob” Edward Bischoff, 81, of Garnavillo passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo. Visitation will continue at St. Peter Lutheran Church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Garnavillo with burial in Garnavillo Community Cemetery. Pastor Harold McMillin will officiate.

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Just Another High School Musical


Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students (above) practice a scene from Just Another High School Musical, a rollicking comedy full of physical comedy, gags and satirical re-writings. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students are preparing to present “Just Another High School Musical” by Bryan Starchman and Stephen Murray to community members on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 2, at 2 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge Elementary auditorium in Garnavillo. The stage presentation is c0-directed by Avonique (Nika) Tipsword and Frank Davis. 

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Friendship Farm poised for growing season


Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson (above) is a regular vendor at Guttenberg's Farmers Market. She also offers weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions and floral workshops. (Photo submitted)

Lisianthus are tender perennials that feature colorful bell-shaped flowers with flaring lobes that bloom on one or more upright stems. They closely resemble a rose but last longer in the vase. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

There is nothing quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to brighten someone's day or add a colorful flair to your home. 

Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson of Guttenberg is entering her third growing season, cultivating chemical-free blooms grown locally on her husband's family farm in northeast Iowa.  

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City council approves budget

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on March 13 approved the budget for the coming fiscal year, purchased equipment for the public works department and heard project updates.

Mayor Fred Schaub led councilmembers Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy through the agenda. City Manager Denise Schneider was also at the council table. 

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Thomas A. Kuempel

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas A. Kuempel announces his passing on Friday, March 10, 2023, at the age of 84.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

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Steven L. Slade

Steven L. Slade, 58, of Guttenberg passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 10-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg with burial at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Guttenberg.

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River Town Family Dentistry ribbon cutting at new facility


A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at River Town Family Dentistry on Feb. 23 to celebrate the completion of the newly-built facility. Front from left are Erica Rork, Dr. Alicia Walke, and Heather Berns; back row, Katie Krall, Eva Moore, Bella Moore, Amy Schaber, Staci Wessel and Rhonda Ungs. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at River Town Family Dentistry on Feb. 23, marking the official grand opening of Dr. Alicia Walke, DDS, and her dedicated staff's new 4000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art dental facility. 

Greater staff efficiency

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Locksmith trades in his keys for retirement


Glenn O'Rourke, owner of Glenn's Lock and Key, is set to retire and would like to see an energetic young person take over his successful business. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local locksmith Glenn O'Rourke was born and raised on the far south side of Chicago in Richton Park, IL. He graduated from Crete-Monee High School, which was recently demolished. An after school part-time job led the way to his career as a locksmith. 

Interesting job opportunity

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