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Charlotte A. Swanson

Charlotte Annette Swanson peacefully departed this life on Nov. 14, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlotte’s legacy is one filled with strength, determination, and a deep sense of pride in her military service.

Visitation and funeral services were Nov. 19, 2024, at Gentry-Newell and Vaughan, Oxford, N.C. 

Bural was at Elmwood Cemetery.

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Spirited local senior looks back on 90 years of memories


Juanita Loven recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at her home on River Park Drive. Above, stylized by a longtime friend, Juanita attended the U.A. Beatlemania event at Lakeside Ballroom in 2023. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Juanita Loven's words to live by sit in a prominent place on the fireplace mantel – If you feel strongly about a specific cause, don't think of yourself as too YOUNG or too Old – GO FOR IT. You never know what can become of it!

Juanita recently celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb. 4 with friends and family at her home on River Park Drive. 

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Local planning begins for RAGBRAI LII visit in July

By Shelia Tomkins

Following the announcement on Jan. 25 that RAGBRAI LII, the annual bike ride across Iowa,  would end in Guttenberg, local residents began scrambling to form planning committees ahead of the influx of bikers and support staff in July.

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John E. Ortman

John Ellis Ortman, 85, of Rochester Hills, Mich., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Hospice care.

A memorial service in Michigan will be planned for a later date. 

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Virginia M. Juran

Virginia M. Juran, 87, of Holy Cross passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Harmony in Dubuque.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, conducted by Rev. Tyler Raymond. Visitation was before services at the church.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

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Mary “Darlene” Bries

Mary “Darlene” Bries, 83, of Dyersville passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque. 

Visitation was Monday, Jan. 27, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville and before services on Tuesday.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 28, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, in Dyersville, conducted by Rev. Tyler Raymond and Rev. Chris Podhajsky.

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Bonnie L. Dietrich

Bonnie Lee Dietrich, 81, of Garnavillo, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. 

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 26, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 27, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, conducted by Pastor Gary Hatcher.

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52nd annual RAGBRAI will end in Guttenberg July 26

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg will be the ending point for the 52nd annual Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) this summer. The announcement was made this past weekend at an event in Waukee.

On Saturday, July 26, riders and their entourages will swell the community's population when they arrive here from an overnight stop in Oelwein. Last year's ride drew 30,000 weeklong and single-day participants. 

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Couple emigrates to raise Belgium Blue Cattle


Garnavillo Mini-Mart owners Didier Vanderbiest (left) and Anne Body emigrated to Iowa in 2017 to pursue Didier's life long dream of raising Belgium Blue Cattle and selling the meat in the United States. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 2017, Didier Vanderbiest and Anne Body made the decision to pack up their lives and move from Belgium to the USA, so Didier could pursue his lifelong dream of raising Belgian Blue Cattle in order to sell the meat in the United States. The former veterinarian grew up on a farm that raised Belgium Blue cattle, well-known for extra lean, tender meat. 

From Belgium to Clayton County 

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Valentine specials at Kim's Little Bake Shop


Kim's Little Bake Shop, located on the corner of Schiller Street and River Park Drive within ThINK Custom, is taking special orders for Valentine's Day treats. Above, owner Kim Butz showcases her selection of baked goods. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In September, part-time resident Kim Butz of Waterloo was looking for a retail space for her "pop-up" bakery following a successful summer as "The Scone Lady" at Guttenberg's Farmer's Market.  

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