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Wed
11
Jan

Arctic Circle residency inspires art installation


Rachel Moser of Kentucky, daughter of Guttenberg natives Judy and Dana Moser, spent two months onboard "Antigua," (above) a research vessel as part of an art and science residency. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Rachel Moser of Kentucky, daughter of Judy and Dana Moser who grew up in Guttenberg, and granddaughter of Deloes "Pockey" Weseman of Guttenberg, and the late Katherine Weseman, and Ivan and Geraldine Moser, spent two months in the Arctic onboard Antigua, a research vessel, as part of an art and science residency called the Arctic Circle Residency in September and October of 2019.  

Wed
11
Jan

Professor earns Lifetime Achievement Award


Dr. Karen Moldenhauer of Garnavillo, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture professor and rice breeder emeritus, was recently recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in rice breeding. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Dr. Karen Moldenhauer, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture professor and rice breeder emeritus, has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in rice breeding. She accepted the award at the USA Rice Outlook Conference on Dec. 8 in Austin, Texas. 

Professor Moldenhauer grew up in Garnavillo and is the daughter of the late Norris and Zella Kuenzel. She and her husband, Paul, have recently retired and returned to the area.

Wed
11
Jan

Hazmat team assists with tanker truck leak following rollover


Local emergency personnel responded to a semi accident on Jan. 2 that resulted in a tanker filled with milk landing in Harter-Herman Pond along Highway 52 in Guttenberg. Above from left, Assistant Fire Chief Josh Roth looks on as Tim White cuts a hole in the tanker in order to siphon out the milk before the rig was pulled from the pond. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

A team specializing in dealing with hazardous materials was called to Guttenberg the evening of Jan. 2 to assist with a semi rollover that resulted in a milk tank leak.

According to Guttenberg Fire Chief Joe Zittergruen, his department received the call shortly before 6 p.m. about a single-vehicle accident  that resulted in a rollover into Harter-Herman Pond on the west side of the 300 block of North Highway 52. 

Wed
04
Jan

Russell P. Loven

Russell P. Loven died at home in Guttenberg after a long struggle with cancer on Dec. 27, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg.

Funeral service will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, conducted by Rev. Michael Ashman.

Wed
04
Jan

Local teen enjoys competing in snocross


Clayton Ridge ninth grader Addison Wilwert of North Buena Vista is ready to race on her 2019 Arctic Cat ZR6000sx 600CC sled purchased from Woodies Racing. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge ninth grader Addison Wilwert of North Buena Vista has been competing in snocross for the past six years, and has been riding snowmobile since she was eight years old. 

"I compete mainly in Wisconsin and Minnesota, but we do travel as far as Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and South Dakota for national events. Tracks are set up on ski slopes and on raceways and fields that have been set up with jumps and turns," explained Addison. 

Wed
04
Jan

Reader asks, "Who am I?"


Using several online search engines and genetic testing, Margo Heck digs into her past and discovers her extended family. Above, Margo with her husband, Vernon. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Margo Heck, who currently resides at the Guttenberg Care Center, was born on June 14, 1948 in a Catholic home for unwed mothers in Sioux City. She was baptized Catholic two weeks later at St. Monica's Chapel.

"My grandmother forced my mother, Loralee, to give me up for adoption," she began.  "She was only 16 at the time. She was impregnated by her older sister, Winifred's, husband, who had impregnated my mother's younger sister at the same time as my mother." 

Wed
04
Jan

Lock and Dam 10 annual navigation report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has released its 2022 navigation statistics for the Upper Mississippi River.

During the 2022 season, Corps staff supported 1,969 commercial navigation lockages at Lock and Dam 10, at Guttenberg, which is below the 10-year average of 2,232 lockages. 

Wed
28
Dec

Picket Fence closing in February after 24 years


After 24 years in business, Tom and Jane Augustyn look forward to spending more time with their grandchildren and pursuing their pastimes. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Entrepreneurs Tom and Jane Augustyn began their journey as small business owners in 1998. The ambitious couple set up shop at 531 South River Park Drive, naming their new venture Clayton Ridge Farm Meat Market & Gift Shop. 

Wed
28
Dec

Local "Stars for our Troops" project


Stephanie Strader is on a mission to place a star from a retired U. S. Flag in the palm of every veteran, current military personnel, and first responders in recognition for their service to our nation. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In an effort to recognize our military and veterans so they know they are not forgotten, and to thank our first responders for all that they do, Susan E Wells, Founder and President of Stars for our Troops is utilizing retired United States Flags and re-purposing the stars as tokens of appreciation.

Wed
21
Dec

Garry L. Moser

Garry Lee Moser, 77, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022, at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque. 

Visitation and funeral services were Dec. 17 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, with burial at Bethel Cemetery.

Garry was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Postville, to Ira and VerdaMae (Noack) Moser. He was united in marriage on Nov. 20, 1965, to Fern Latteyer.

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