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Oak savanna restoration underway


Clayton County Conservation naturalist Kenny Slocum admires the forb diversity in the goat prairie at the Bloody Run County Park oak savanna. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

 Since 2016, Clayton County Conservation naturalist Kenny Slocum and the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCI) have been working on a restoration project at Bloody Run County Park, located two miles west of Marquette off Highway 18 on 128th St. The 135-acre park provides excellent trout fishing, hiking trails, and primitive camping opportunities. 

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23
Nov

Herbalist/organic farmer publishes book


Adrian White, herbalist and owner/operator of Jupiter Ridge Farm, has published her first book, "Herbalism: Plants & Potions That Heal." (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Adrian White is an herbalist, farmer, author,  and freelance writer specializing in, and researching topics of food, agriculture, health, nutrition, herbalism, farming, gardening, and sustainability.

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23
Nov

Guttenberg merchants plan open house, Christmas parade

By Shelia Tomkins

The traditional Christmas open house held by Guttenberg merchants will once again be held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving and will coincide with the national "Small Business Saturday" promotion. 

Participating merchants will be offering special sales, refreshments and door prizes that day as they welcome customers shopping for the holidays.

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Nov

CREA Friends of Education


Diane Bockenstedt (left) and Rondee Troester have earned the 2022 Clayton Ridge Friends of Education Award. (Press photo by Caroline)

By Caroline Rosacker

Longtime educators Diane Bockenstedt and Rondee Troester have earned the 2022 Clayton Ridge Friends of Education award for their continuing dedication to the Clayton Ridge School District.

The two elementary teachers have been educating area youth for over three decades. 

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Nov

Clayton Co. Advanced Manufacturing Day


Above, a group of 55 area high school students prepared for a hands-on tour of Pattison Sand Mine in Clayton as part of the NICC Clayton County advanced manufacturing event on Oct. 21. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Fifty-five local students from MFL Mar-Mac, Postville, North Fayette Valley, Clayton Ridge and Elkader Central participated in Clayton County's Advanced Manufacturing Day on Oct. 21. The worksite exploratory event included Pattison Sand Mine in Clayton and Gencor – Bituma in Marquette. 

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Nov

Clayton County voters weigh in on midterms

By Shelia Tomkins

Clayton County voters turned out for midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to choose candidates for county, state and federal offices. The following results are unofficial; winners will be declared following the official canvass of votes by the Clayton County Board of Supervisors. 

Clayton County

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Nov

Thomas “Tom” W. Kraus

Thomas “Tom” William Kraus, 71, of Osterdock, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 9, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Michael Ashman.

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09
Nov

Tammy Hoffman

Tammy Hoffman, 63, of Garnavillo, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

Tammy was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Dubuque, the daughter of Norbert and Rita Glawe. 

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09
Nov

Iowa Academy of Family Physicians awards Dr. Hoffmann and Dr. Smith


From left, Dr. Andrew Smith received a Lifetime Achievement Award and Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman was named Iowa Family Physician of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians. (Photo submitted)

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics has announced that two of its physicians, Dr. Jeffrey Hoffmann and Dr. Andrew Smith, were recognized at the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians’ annual banquet in Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 28.

Dr. Jeffrey Hoffmann, DO

Dr. Jeffrey Hoffmann, DO, was awarded the Family Physician of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP). 

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09
Nov

Mederville's historic landmark bridge


The Mederville Bridge, constructed in 1918, is a unique example of an open-spandrel arch design. The bridge is open to foot traffic only and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo by Kevin Hanson)

By Caroline Rosacker

Mederville, located in Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, was originally called St. Johan. When the town was first mapped out by Louis Reuther and Henry Meder, the town's namesake, a residence and sawmill were already in existence, built by James Beatty in 1854. 

Reuther added a general store, and together he and Meder established both a saw and flour mill. Another businessman, Joseph Unternahrer, opened up a blacksmith shop. 

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