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Employment and education assistance


A representative from WIOA Title I is available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - noon at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics Family Resource Center to assist individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment.

By Caroline Rosacker

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I is a grant program that assists individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment. WIOA Title I works in collaboration with IowaWorks, Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, and   AmericanJobCenter network. 

Local help

Wed
29
Mar

Carla Mae L. Ferguson

Carla Mae L. Ferguson was called to Heaven, to be with the Lord, March 21, 2023 on her 80th birthday, after years of living with, and battling, several life-debilitating medical conditions.

Visitation was held Sunday, March 26, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, March 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Pastor Michael Ashman. Burial was in Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Wed
29
Mar

Clayton County road crew at career day


The Clayton County Secondary Roads Department participated in the Clayton Ridge High School Career Day on March 15. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Have you ever considered a career with the Clayton County Secondary Roads Department?

County Engineer Casey Stickfort is proactively encouraging Clayton Ridge High School students to contemplate a career with the Secondary Roads Department. The Secondary Roads Department and other local employers participated in a career day held at Clayton Ridge on March 15.  

Wed
29
Mar

Art Expression contest "Umbrella Explosion"

By Caroline Rosacker

Umbrella Arts (UA) has chosen "Umbrella Explosion" as their theme for the 2023 UA Art Expression contest. 

Wed
22
Mar

Just Another High School Musical


Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students (above) practice a scene from Just Another High School Musical, a rollicking comedy full of physical comedy, gags and satirical re-writings. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Clayton Ridge High School and Middle School students are preparing to present “Just Another High School Musical” by Bryan Starchman and Stephen Murray to community members on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 2, at 2 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge Elementary auditorium in Garnavillo. The stage presentation is c0-directed by Avonique (Nika) Tipsword and Frank Davis. 

Wed
22
Mar

Friendship Farm poised for growing season


Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson (above) is a regular vendor at Guttenberg's Farmers Market. She also offers weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions and floral workshops. (Photo submitted)

Lisianthus are tender perennials that feature colorful bell-shaped flowers with flaring lobes that bloom on one or more upright stems. They closely resemble a rose but last longer in the vase. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

There is nothing quite like a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to brighten someone's day or add a colorful flair to your home. 

Friendship Flower Farm owner Holly Dickson of Guttenberg is entering her third growing season, cultivating chemical-free blooms grown locally on her husband's family farm in northeast Iowa.  

Wed
22
Mar

City council approves budget

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on March 13 approved the budget for the coming fiscal year, purchased equipment for the public works department and heard project updates.

Mayor Fred Schaub led councilmembers Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy through the agenda. City Manager Denise Schneider was also at the council table. 

Wed
15
Mar

River Town Family Dentistry ribbon cutting at new facility


A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at River Town Family Dentistry on Feb. 23 to celebrate the completion of the newly-built facility. Front from left are Erica Rork, Dr. Alicia Walke, and Heather Berns; back row, Katie Krall, Eva Moore, Bella Moore, Amy Schaber, Staci Wessel and Rhonda Ungs. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at River Town Family Dentistry on Feb. 23, marking the official grand opening of Dr. Alicia Walke, DDS, and her dedicated staff's new 4000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art dental facility. 

Greater staff efficiency

Wed
15
Mar

Locksmith trades in his keys for retirement


Glenn O'Rourke, owner of Glenn's Lock and Key, is set to retire and would like to see an energetic young person take over his successful business. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local locksmith Glenn O'Rourke was born and raised on the far south side of Chicago in Richton Park, IL. He graduated from Crete-Monee High School, which was recently demolished. An after school part-time job led the way to his career as a locksmith. 

Interesting job opportunity

Wed
15
Mar

Above normal Mississippi flood risk

The National Weather Service (NWS) on March 9 released its third and final outlook for flooding on the Upper Mississippi River this spring, and concludes that the overall risk for flooding is well above normal for the Mississippi River. 

The Mississippi tributaries across Northeast Iowa have near to below normal chances for flooding this spring, notes the report.  The greatest chances of flooding this spring are on the mainstem of the Mississippi River.

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