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There's an app for that Channel 6 fosters community involvement

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/19/2025 - 08:17

Austin Greve, a member of the Guttenberg city council, volunteered his time to install new equipment that allows for live and on-demand coverage of city events, including council meetings. (Press photo)

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg residents who want to learn more about city council actions now have several options for viewing council meetings.

If in-person attendance doesn't work with your schedule, you can view council meetings live online or by using an app. A video archive of meetings is also available.

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Clayton Ridge considering move to four-day week

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/19/2025 - 08:15

Shane Wahls CR Superintendent

By Steve Van Kooten

Residents in the Clayton Ridge School District got two chances to mull over a possible transition to a four-day school week this past Tuesday and Thursday.

The information sessions took place in Garnavillo and Guttenberg from 5 to 7 p.m., respectively.

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City council okays projects in preparation for RAGBRAI

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/19/2025 - 08:14

By Shelia Tomkins

Preparations for RAGBRAI, equipment purchases, and a discussion on water charges occupied Guttenberg city council attention when members met  for the regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 10.

Public works request

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Mar

Alicia M. Spiker

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 10:13

Alicia M. Spiker, 40, of Strawberry Point, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. 

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Saturday, March 15, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Funeral services will commence at 12 noon at Morris Funeral Home.

Alicia was born Nov. 20, 1984, in Guttenberg, the daughter of Lavern and Mary (Dutka) Spiker. She graduated from Clayton Ridge High School in 2003. 

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Mar

Many volunteers needed for RAGBRAI visit

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:58

By Shelia Tomkins

Would you like to be a community ambassador when the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) comes to Guttenberg in July? The local RAGBRAI committee  encourages you to sign up now for a role in making the event a success.  

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Mar

Effigy Mounds employee feels sadness, confusion after NPS firings

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:57

Effigy Mounds National Monument education park ranger Brian Gibbs, pictured with son Ollie, was one of 1,000 National Park Service probationary employees terminated on Feb. 14. The move has left Gibbs, who called the position a dream job, with sadness and confusion. (Photo courtesy of Brian Gibbs)

By Audrey Posten

Times-Register

It was Valentine’s Day. Education park ranger Brian Gibbs was among the Effigy Mounds National Monument staff gathered at a morning meeting where they learned firings could be coming down targeting probationary employees—newly hired employees or those who had moved into new positions. 

Wed
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Gov. Kim Reynolds invited Ribbon cutting ceremony, open house March 14 at Community Resource Center

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:56

Ribbon cutting set for Friday The Community Resource Center, located in the 500 block of South First Street, will be the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Friday, March 14. It will house several tenants, including the GMHC Family Resource Center, Clayton Ridge School District and Unlimited Services. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the GEIDC Community Resource Center in the 500 block of South First Street in Guttenberg will be held Friday, March 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 

"We will celebrate this monumental project that will serve our communities for years to come," say local officials.

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Mar

JoAnn M. Creery

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:09

JoAnn M. (Sorensen) Creery, 80, of Clayton passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Allen Hospital in Waterloo with her family by her side.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

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William M. Blanchard

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:08

William M. Blanchard, 81, of Guttenberg passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Funeral services were Monday, March 3, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Private family burial was at the Guttenberg City Cemetery. Military honors were accorded by Offutt Air Force Honor Guard.

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05
Mar

New leadership for Guttenberg Care Center

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:07

Hayley Kann is the newly-appointed Provisional Administrator at the Guttenberg Care Center. (Photo submitted)

Guttenberg Care Center recently announced new leadership to the team in the role of administrator. 

Newly-appointed Provisional Administrator Hayley Kann brings home-town experience to an already accomplished line up at Guttenberg Care Center. 

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