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Oct

Lorimer V. Olson

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:25

Lorimer Verdine Olson, 85, of Colesburg, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 23, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 24, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Shane Anderson.

Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Colesburg.

Wed
26
Oct

Edward J. “Cowboy” Schlueter Jr.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:24

Edward J. “Cowboy” Schlueter Jr., 73, of Machesney Park. Ill., entered into eternal rest Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Rockford Memorial Hospital.

Mass of Christian burial was Saturday, Oct. 15, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Guttenberg. Visitation was before services at the church.

Wed
26
Oct

Robert A. Schwietert

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:23

Robert Arthur Schwietert, 67, of Manchester, died on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester. 

Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Lone Pine Country Club in Colesburg.

Memorial services were Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Colesburg United Methodist Church in Colesburg, conducted by Pastor Joan Thomas.

Inurnment was at Zion Cemetery, Colesburg.

Wed
26
Oct

Debra A. Ross

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 13:22

Debra Ann Ross, 59, of Colesburg, died on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at the Regional Medical Center in Manchester.

Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Lone Pine Country Club in Colesburg.

Memorial services were Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Colesburg United Methodist Church in Colesburg, conducted by Pastor Joan Thomas.

Inurnment was at Zion Cemetery, Colesburg.

Wed
26
Oct

Trunk-or-Treat set for Halloween at elementary school playground

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 12:23

Parents and Halloween-spirited community members are reminded to plan ahead for Trunk-or-Treat at the Clayton Ridge Elementary School playground on Monday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m.

Wed
26
Oct

Greve traces family roots to 1595

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 12:20

A mural on Austin Greve's wall holds photographs of ancestors he's learned about by studying his family geneology. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

Greve has compiled seven volumes of history on the different branches of his family: Greve, Knudtson, Leliefeld, Hefel, Pelzer, Hingtgen and Jaeger. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

October is family history month. It’s an opportunity to research the branches and roots of our family trees, and a reminder that we are all connected. For one Guttenberg man, those family connections are rich in history.

Wed
26
Oct

Busy October school board meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 12:18

The Clayton Ridge School Board of Directors met in regular session on Oct. 13. Members in attendance were John Heying, Christine Aulwes, Michael Finnegan, Alicia Helle, Ellen Johnson, Jason Reimer and Kathy Ihde. 

Heying was unanimously elected president of the board with Aulwes unanimously elected vice president. Mary Seifert was appointed board secretary with an hourly raise of 45 cents and Dave Schlueter was appointed treasurer. Board members Heying, Ihde and Finnegan will remain on the negotiations committee. 

Wed
26
Oct

Downtown fish pole public art project planned

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 12:17

From left are RC&D Byways Coordinator Jared Nielsen, Mayor Russ Loven and Umbrella Arts Chair Juanita Loven, who gathered with others on Oct. 13 to formulate a plan for a series of sculptures in Guttenberg's historic downtown. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Guttenberg has been named one of two communities along the River Bluff Scenic Byway to receive funding for a public art project as part of a larger movement across Iowa’s byway corridors. Umbrella Arts and Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce have worked together to get city approval for the installation of a series of sculptures on light poles along the eastern side of River Park Drive in the historic downtown. 

Wed
19
Oct

Methodists plan Election Day meal

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 13:20

Roast beef and pork roast will be on the menu at the traditional Election Day meal served at the United Methodist Church, 200 South First Street, Guttenberg, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 4:30-7 p.m. 

Rounding out the menu will be mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, pie, and beverages. 

Advance ticket prices are $10 for adults and $6 for childeren ages 3-10. Advance tickets must be purchased by Nov. 5. Adult tickets will be $2 higher at the door. Children age 3 and under eat for free. Carry-outs are available by calling 252-2153.

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19
Oct

Main Street program Oct. 24

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 13:19

A Main Street 101 presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of city hall on Monday, Oct. 24, for residents and the business community to learn more about how the Main Street program could work to revitalize Guttenberg. The mission of the Main Street Iowa Program is to improve the social and economic well-being of Iowa's communities by assisting selected communities to capitalize on the unique identity, assets and character of their historic commercial district.

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