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Wed
09
Nov

Local veterans honored in D.C.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 10:37

Navy veteran Glenn Berns and his daughter, Cheri Werges, of Garnavillo traveled to Washington D.C. on an Honor Flight in October. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Garnavillo veteran Glenn Berns, 75, and Guttenberg veteran Floyd Westhoff, 82, traveled to Washington, D.C. on Oct. 18 as members of the Honor Flight. The nonprofit, which has 127 hubs in 41 states, is dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure by allowing them to visit, for free, their memorials in Washington, D.C.

Wed
09
Nov

Community comes together for John Kephart family

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 10:36

A women’s self defense class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Guttenberg Karate Club to benefit the Kephart family after the loss of husband and father, John. Front from left are John’s daughter Kirisa, 15, middle row, daughter Samantha, 21, son Anthony, 11, and wife Amy; back row, daughters Crystal, 18, and Rachael, 27, with John. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

“'How can we help?' should be our first thought when tragedy strikes one of our own. We can't change what has happened, but we can reach out so the family knows we care, and that they are not alone in their pain,” said Guttenberg Karate Club owner and instructor Nancy Trowbridge. 

Wed
09
Nov

Veterans Day program is Nov. 11 at CR school gymnasium

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 10:30

By Shelia Tomkins

The public is invited to honor military veterans on Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Clayton Ridge High School gym in Guttenberg.

The program will open with a color guard  made up of members of the local American Legion, Amvets and VFW posts. Clay-Gar American Legion Post of Garnavillo will present a POW/MIA ceremony. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the first place state winner of the fifth grade essay contest.

Wed
02
Nov

Hattie E. Appleton

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:07

Hattie Eva Appleton, 103, of Guttenberg, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at her home.

Visitation was before services at the funeral home.

Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 28, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Penny Hansel.

Interment was at Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Wed
02
Nov

Joann A. Hoth

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:07

Joann Alice Hoth, 85, of Elkader, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation was one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 24, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center, conducted by Rev. Bruce Hanson.

Interment was at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Wed
02
Nov

Veterans Day community band

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:05

Submitted by Dennis Hanna

Did you ever play in band and would like to play again? Here is your chance!   

Guttenberg German Band members, along with the school band and any area musicians who care to participate, will make up a municipal band for a program in the high school gym to honor the veterans in the area on Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. 

Wed
02
Nov

Guttenberg residents explore Main Street Iowa program

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:04

Jim Engle of the Iowa Downtown Resource Program presented on Main Street Iowa as an option for revitalizing Guttenberg's downtown. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Over 35 representatives from local businesses, organizations, and members of GEIDC, Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce, Guttenberg Historic Preservation Committee and the city council gathered in the municipal building for an Introduction to Main Street meeting on Monday, Oct. 24. 

Wed
02
Nov

Hoffmann marks 25 years of sideline medicine

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:04

Dr. Jeff Hoffmann leads an injured Eagles player off the field during a recent game. He's been doing so for 25 years, since moving to Guttenberg in the early 1990s. (Press photo by Bruce Thein)

By Molly Moser

“With Doc on our sidelines, he takes care of our students  no matter what their illness or injury is. He has helped to make sure I could do my job by volunteering countless hours to take care of our students' health while they’re participating in football, and has served our community in a way that I am sure we will be forever in debt,” said head Clayton Ridge Football Coach Chad Harbaugh.

For 25 years, Dr. Jeff Hoffmann has been pacing the sidelines at football games in Guttenberg. 

Wed
02
Nov

Election day ballot summary

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 10:03

By Shelia Tomkins

Voters in Clayton County will join the nation in casting ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to choose candidates for local, state, federal and presidential offices. Following is a summary of the ballot that voters in The Press readership area will use. 

County offices

Clayton County voters will choose the following:

Wed
26
Oct

Robert G. Bolsinger

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:26

Robert Glenn Bolsinger, 82, of Colesburg, died peacefully Oct. 22, 2016, at his home in Colesburg, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation was before services at the church.

Funeral services were Wednesday Oct. 26, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Edgewood, conducted by Rev. John Haugen. Lectors were Les Simons and Leo Roling. Eucharistic Minister was Carol Simons. Placing of the pall was done by Jeffery Bolsinger, Dawn Martin and Jennifer Hambright. Giftbearers were Mellyssa Smith and Steve Smith.

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