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Jan

Jerome “Jerry” A. Vorwald

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:27

Jerome “Jerry” Alois Vorwald, 92, died on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at his home on the farm.

Visitation was Friday, Dec. 29, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colesburg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 30, at the church, conducted by Rev. John Haugen.

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03
Jan

Francis “Fritz” Berns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:27

Francis “Fritz” Berns died on Dec. 9, 2023, after a long and full life.

He was born Dec. 18, 1931, on the family farm outside Garnavillo, to Anton and Elizabeth (Wolter) Berns, the youngest of eight children. Several years after graduating from high school he enlisted in the Air Force. Once basic training was completed in 1953 at Parks Air Force Base in Haywood, Calif., he continued on to advanced individual training at Lowry Air Force Base in Aurora, Colo. 

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03
Jan

Marilyn V. Kuehl

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:26

Marilyn Viola Kuehl, of Garnavillo, passed away on Dec. 18, 2023, at the Elkader Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 1 – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. Funeral services will commence at 2:30 p.m., at the church with burial to follow at Garnavillo City Cemetery. Pastor Gary Hatcher will officiate. 

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03
Jan

Bonnie L. Moser

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:25

Bonnie Lee Moser, 81, of Des Moines, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, while in hospice care at Pine Acres Care Center in West Des Moines.

Bonnie will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held in Guttenberg at a later date.

She was born on Feb. 6, 1942, in Guttenberg, the daughter of Elmer and Alverta (Harbaugh) Knudtson.

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03
Jan

Osborne programming and giving opportunities

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:22

Above, Matt Schaffer enjoys an evening bike ride on the Pony Hollow Trail. The trail attracts visitors and new residents to the area while serving as a financial catalyst for Elkader and Clayton County. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Clayton County Conservation Board is pleased to announce its winter lineup of upcoming events and programs. 

• Voyageurs Highway 1971, Thursday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Osborne Nature Center. Join Larry and Margaret Stone as they share their story of their canoe trip along the Voyageurs Highway in 1971, with Larry's beautiful photography and their memorable stories. 

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03
Jan

GMHC employees gift $18,480 to Community Resource Center

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:21

Members of Team GMHC show their commitment to the community in Guttenberg's Stars & Stripes parade. From left are retired GMHC employee Rachel Fritz, Patricia Hoffmann, and Beth Mescher. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The following is the final installment of a six-part series devoted to the Community Resource Center Campaign. This week features the generosity of the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinic's employees. 

For the second time, employees of the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) have generously set aside a portion of their earnings toward charitable projects that enhance the communities they serve. 

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Dec

Family Resource Center volunteers are a priceless resource

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 08:21

Featured volunteer Gloria Britten (second from left) is pictured with her grandchildren, from left, Hannah, Jaxson, Drew and in front, Jayden. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The following is the fifth installment of a six-part series devoted to the Community Resource Center Campaign. This week is dedicated to the volunteers. 

It takes an army of dedicated volunteers to keep the Family Resource Center's services available to community members in need of assistance. 

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Dec

New state law could affect City budget

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 08:20

Property taxes are the primary income source for the city's general fund. This pie chart shows the average for all cities in Iowa. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume was the guest speaker at the Nov. 30 Guttenberg Rotary Club meeting held at the Stadium Bar & Grill in Guttenberg. 

She addressed the members and explained the upcoming budget cuts that the city could be experiencing due to significant changes to Iowa’s property tax system enacted with the signing of House File 718 into law. 

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Dec

Sam R. Wiskus

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 10:20

Samuel “Sam” Richard Wiskus, 77, of Colesburg passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg.

Celebration of life will be 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Colesburg Library Community Room.

Inurnment will be at Hansel Cemetery in rural Garber.

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Dec

Joan L. Palmer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/20/2023 - 10:20

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 86, Joan L. Palmer of rural Colesburg died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.

In honor of her wishes, there will be no visitation or public services.

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