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Jun

Robert E. Kottke

Robert Edward Kottke, 89, Prairie du Chien, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 10, at Faith Evangelical Free Church, Prairie du Chien, Wis., conducted by Pastor Kevin Kottke. Everyone is invited for food and fellowship following the service.

Bob was born April 24, 1928, in Bloomington, Wis., to Ed and Clara (Biener) Kottke. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1946, and within a few months enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in the European Theatre of Occupation in Germany until 1948.

Wed
14
Jun

Raymond R. Gander

Raymond R. Gander, 82, of Sextonville, Wis., passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at Harvest Guest Home in Richland Center, Wis., after a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 10, at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center, conducted by Pastor Gloria Stubitsch. Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Wed
07
Jun

Georgann Batley

Georgann Batley, 88, of Guttenberg, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Memorial service will be on Saturday, June 24, at 10 a.m. at Living Water Bible Fellowship in Guttenberg and the family will greet friends after 9:30 a.m. prior to the service.

Inurnment will be at Ceres Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

Wed
07
Jun

Volunteers, donations sought for Stars and Stripes event

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce committee members are gearing up for the community's annual Stars and Stripes celebration on Saturday, July 1. 

Monetary donations are currently being sought for the fireworks display that evening. Estimated cost of this year's fireworks is $4,400. "Your contribution will help us to provide our residents and visitors with a dazzling show to remember," said Emily Sadewasser, Chamber director.

Wed
07
Jun

Driftless Youth Theater selects actors for 2017 season

By Molly Moser

Auditions for a new youth theater group in Guttenberg were held last month, and eight children ages 10-15 have been selected to participate in the Driftless Youth Theater 2017 Summer Arts Ensemble. Participants will begin meeting this month on Friday afternoons at River Park Place in Guttenberg.

Wed
07
Jun

Be aware of turtles now crossing area roadways

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg’s location along the Mississippi River brings a variety of yearly visitors. Like tourists who flock to our river town on warm summer days, fish flies, geese, and gnats show up around the same time every year. The months of May and June coax a slower moving creature into view.

Wed
31
May

Stanley N. Koehn

Stanley Neil Koehn, 69, of Guttenberg, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 27, at the United Methodist Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Penny Hansel. Visitation was before services at the church.

Inurnment was at Bethel Cemetery, Osterdock.

Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

Wed
31
May

Guttenberg native retires from career with Los Angeles PD


Deb (Kickbush) Dickerson, who recently retired from the Los Angeles Police Department, is pictured with her family: in front, Olivia; back from left, Deb, Zoe, Nathan and husband Manny. (Photo submitted)

Officer Debra (Kickbush) Dickerson, a native of Guttenberg, recently retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 27½ years.

Officer Dickerson began her career in December 1989 as a police recruit in the police academy, graduating as an officer in May 1990.  As a police officer, she worked assignments in Hollywood Division, Foothill Division, Hollenbeck Vice, Newton Division and Planning and Research Division before transferring to Air Support Division in December 1996.

Wed
31
May

Swimming lessons provide a lifetime of safety and fun


Guttenberg pool manager Jessica Cline enjoyed a fun day in the pool with her brother, Beau, several summers ago. Cline begins her eighth summer working at the Guttenberg pool this year. She started in the basket room, worked as a lifeguard, and eventually became manager. (Photo from Press archives)

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg native Forest Brown has been swimming at the municipal pool for a lifetime. He learned to swim through lessons there; one of his first jobs was in the concession stand, selling candy, chips, pop, ice cream, and gummy fish (a penny a piece); he joined a swim team and as an adult uses the pool for exercise. 

Wed
31
May

Art by the River Fine Art Festival & Workshop this Saturday, June 3


Generous sponsorships from local businesses allowed Guttenberg Gallery & Creativity Center to advertise this Saturday's art festival in print, television, radio, and three billboards placed in Guttenberg, Holy Cross, and Dyersville. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg Gallery & Creativity Center will hold the first annual Art by the River Fine Art Festival & Workshop this Saturday, June 3, at Ingleside Park in Guttenberg. The free event will showcase the work of area artists and will offer workshops, live music and food all day long. Billboards, television and radio ads have been visible throughout the month of May, and organizers expect a good turn out on Saturday.

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