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Organist honored for 50-year music ministry


St. Paul's Church in Garnavillo honored Sharon Stade for her 50 years of dedicated service as their organist and for her ongoing music ministry. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

On Dec. 4, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Garnavillo honored their longtime organist Sharon Stade for 50 years of dedicated service.

The event was unexpected for Stade. "We totally surprised her! It was a glorious and wonderful celebration in honor of her dedication to our church and our Lord," said Shirley Balk, a church member. 

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St. John's volunteers ease global suffering


Carol Tomkins is an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church is Guttenberg. She and other volunteers use their seamstress talents to sew quilts and bags for Lutheran World Relief and other local charitable organizations. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Carol Tomkins of Guttenberg was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John's Church in Guttenberg. 

The 88-year-old, soon to be 89, continues to be an active member of her church through mission work in collaboration with Lutheran World Relief, a worldwide program.  

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City council hires public works director

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council voted to offer the position of Public Works Director to Dan Pierce at the regular monthly meeting on Dec. 12. Pierce, who has been a city public works employee for many years, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-time city employee Dan Walke.

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Clarence E. Hansel

Clarence Elmer Hansel, 88, of Strawberry Point, formerly of Colesburg, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point.

Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood and before the services at the church on Wednesday.

Funeral service were Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Colesburg United Methodist Church in Colesburg, conducted by Rev. Roger White.

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Emma Lou Gull

Emma Lou Gull, 91, longtime Elkport-Garber resident, died on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, after a brief illness, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home in Edgewood.

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 16, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Mount Harmony Cemetery, in rural Garber, conducted by Pastor Mike Jackson.

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Shirley J. Davies

Shirley Jane Davies, 79, of Garber died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home in Guttenberg. 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg with burial in the church cemetery, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

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Robert H. Niehaus

Robert H. Niehaus, 71, of Manchester formerly of Winthrop, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester.

A memorial gathering will be held from 2-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Promiseland Winery, 39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg.

Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Manchester assisted the family.

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AnnaMae F. Powers

AnnaMae Francis Powers passed away in her home on Dec. 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, just short of her 98th birthday.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elkader, conducted by Rev. John Haugen. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment was Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery (Kann), rural Guttenberg, conducted by Deacon Jim Pfaffly.

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Creative Hands - A Gathering of Community


Textile artist Diane Thiese has initiated a gathering for creative individuals to work on projects. The group meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9:15 a.m. - noon in the lower level dining area at the Guttenberg Municipal Building. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 1997 Diane and Myron Thiese purchased a second home on River Park Drive in Guttenberg. The couple enjoyed their part-time residence and decided to relocate here permanently from Des Moines in 2021. 

The Thieses are members of St. John's Church in Guttenberg, and Diane is a member of Umbrella Arts. She enjoys rug hooking, dyeing wool, quilting and needlepoint. 

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New superintendent at Effigy Mounds


Hiking trails, unless considered hazardous, will remain open at Effigy Mounds National Monumentfor winter sport enthusiasts to enjoy. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Effigy Mounds National Monument, located at 151 Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, is over 2500 acres and has approximately 14 miles of walking and hiking trails. Within this area there are over 200 burial mounds. Out of respect for the mounds, visitors are asked to remain on the trails. 

Superintendent Susan Snow

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