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Editorial: Iowa bill seeks to remove public notices from newspapers

Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee in March moved through committee in two days and then through the Ways & Means Committee in one day. 

Senate File 546 would result in removing a major component of government transparency. This legislation would require legal notices to be posted on a website controlled by the very government legal notices are designed to oversee and notices would not be required to published in a local newspaper.

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08
Mar

Pat Chettinger

After a life on this earth as well-lived as any life could possibly be, Pat Chettinger went to be with Jesus on March 2, 2023, passing away at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City after her second hard-fought bout with cancer. She was 72 years of age when she left us, but it was a very young 72. In fact, she could have easily passed for more than a decade younger than she was and her light was still shining very brightly among us, making her going so soon just that much harder to bear.

Visitation was Tuesday, March 7, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

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08
Mar

Lydia M. Kann

Lydia M. Kann, 93, of Guttenberg, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Guttenberg Care Center in Guttenberg. 

Funeral services were Monday, March 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries. Visitation was before services at the church.

Burial was at Kann-St. Michael Cemetery. Pallbearers were Casey Kann, Michelle Volkmann, Naomi Schoniger, Jason Zmuda. Nicholas Adams and Amanda Johnson.

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08
Mar

David E. Judge III

David Edward Judge III, 73, of Elgin, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Aase Hagen Senior Services in Decorah.

A celebration of life is planned for later this year.

Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elgin assisted the family with services.

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08
Mar

Dale E. Welsh

Dale E. Welsh, 79, of Colesburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at his home. 

There will be a celebration of life held at a later date.

Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg assisted the family.

Dale was born on June 5, 1943, in Graham, the son of Dennis and Esther (Bolsinger) Welsh. 

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08
Mar

Unique signage encourages travellers to think twice


Guttenberg Powersports & Marine owner John Cain (above) uses his portable outdoor sign to draw attention to his business. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Guttenberg Power-sports & Marine, located at 31738 Highway 52, has a unique way of capturing the attention of travelers as they slow down and make their way into Guttenberg.

Business owner John Cain of Guttenberg enjoys greeting locals and visitors to the community with uplifting, thought-provoking and often humorous messages on his portable outdoor sign located on the right side of Highway 52 heading north. 

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08
Mar

Dental hygienist retires after 45-year career


Joan Elenz of Dyersville has retired from her 45-year career as a dental assistant and hygienist. From left are River Town Family Dentistry owner Dr. Alicia Walke, Joan Elenz and Rhonda Ungs. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Is your glass half empty or half full? If you asked Joan Elenz, dental hygienist with River Town Family Dentistry, Guttenberg, her answer would definitely be half full. 

"Joan is always – always — in a good mood and has brought so much positivity to our dental practice throughout the years," said Rhonda Ungs, River Town Family Dentistry office manager/patient and treatment coordinator. 

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08
Mar

Mississippi flood outlook predicts above normal risk

By Shelia Tomkins

With melting snow and the arrival of spring, Guttenberg residents have learned to keep an eye on river levels as the traditional spring crest on the Mississippi River approaches.

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01
Mar

Riverman's illustrious career revisited


The Guttenberg National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium opened to the public in 1940. It was the first of its kind west of the Mississippi River, and the only one of its kind into the 1950’s. Above, one of the many school groups that went through the Guttenberg National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium in 1960. (Photo from the State Historical Society's collection of Eldon's papers)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Press would like to thank Vance Polton, IA-DNR Fisheries Management Technician of Lake Darling Fisheries Office/Fisheries Bureau, in Brighton, who has generously shared historical information he unearthed on Eldon Saeugling of Guttenberg while researching the history of fisheries management in Iowa. 

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01
Mar

Temporary closure of U.S. 18 in Clayton County until fall

A bridge deck replacement project on a U.S. 18 bridge 0.6 miles west of the east junction with U.S. 52 in Clayton County will require closing the roadway to traffic beginning on Wednesday, March 8, until early fall, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office.

During this project, traffic will be routed onto a marked detour route using Clayton County roads X-28 and B-60, Iowa 13, and U.S. 52.

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