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Meetings collecting feedback for updated hazard mitigation plan

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:07

City officials and community members attended a joint community hazard mitigation meeting for Monona and Luana on Feb. 25. The meeting was one in a series that will provide feedback for updating Clayton County’s hazard mitigation plan. (Photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

The first in a series of community hazard mitigation meetings that will provide feedback for Clayton County’s updated hazard mitigation plan were held last week. Meetings in additional communities are set for next week.

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The day Jesse James came to Clayton County

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:07

By Bruce Thein

In October of 1933, The Guttenberg Press printed a story that seemed almost too remarkable to be true. Local resident John Wolter, then 75 years old, claimed that nearly 70 years earlier in May of 1865, Jesse James and his gang had ridden into his father’s farm west of Guttenberg.

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LaDonna Mae Jetter

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:33

LaDonna Mae Jetter, 91 years young from Guttenberg passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 10, 2026.

A celebration of life will be held on April 11, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m., followed by the service and a luncheon. A private family burial will be held at the Guttenberg Cemetery.

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Garber home is a total loss following Feb. 18 fire

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:32

Six area fire departments fought a fire in Garber on Feb. 18 that destroyed a residence and damaged adjacent property. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

Fire destroyed a residence in Garber and damaged nearby property on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 18. 

The home was located on Front Street and is owned by Dirk Fishback. Six fire departments responded to the scene — Garber, Guttenberg, Edgewood, Colesburg, Garnavillo and Littleport.  

Due to extremely high wind and dry conditions, the fire spread to a neighboring residence located on Third Street, which sustained damage.

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Feb

Discussion helping to establish Guttenberg community goals

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:31

Representatives from Guttenberg businesses gathered at the Municipal Building on Feb. 16 to discuss the community’s 2026 goals. Organized by the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Molly Moser, the meeting drew nearly 30 attendees. (Press photo by Austin Greve)

By Audrey Posten

Representatives from Guttenberg businesses gathered at the Municipal Building on Feb. 16 to discuss the community’s 2026 goals. Organized by the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Molly Moser, the meeting drew nearly 30 attendees. 

“There was a very positive response,” said Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce President Beth Sadewasser. “It was a good turnout with good information from the businesses.”

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Feb

Harmonious Keystone Chorus will blend into the history books

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:26

This Keystone Chorus photo was taken in 2004, and many of these men are still active in the chorus today. Pictured (front, left to right) are Harold (Shorty) Matt, Harold Dohrer, Ray Hothaus, Jon Banse, Everet Blobaum, Larry Popenhagen, Lester Shogren, Chuck Lammers; (row two) Fritz Houska, Ken Meyer, Ron Soppe, Roger Wettleson, Curtis Strong, Pete Peterson, Roland Hackmann, Rob Medberry; (row three) Raymond Doerring, Brad Busch, George Miller, Dirk Torkelson, Randy Helgerson, Dallas Rathe, Lyle Groth, Art Holthaus, Dave Van De Berg, Ron Meyer; (row four) Leland Woeste, Jerry O’Brien, Dan Odeen, Kirk Hummel, Louis Fritz, Clarence Bishop, Earl Swales, Stephen Bartenhagen and Rod Torkelson. (Photo courtesy of Keystone Chorus)

After 75 years, group plans to retire with free final public performance

By Vicki Rowland, Contributing Writer

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Jean A. Von Handorf

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:12

Jean Ann (Cox) Von Handorf, 84, of Colesburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb, 12, 2026. 

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 16, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Baldwin. Visitation was before services at the parish center.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

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James R. Klaes

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:12

“Our Little Buddy”, James Robert Klaes, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms before we could hold him in ours. For a lifetime, he will be loved. Born on Feb. 10, 2026, James left footprints on our hearts that will never fade. Though we will never watch him grow, James will always be a part of our story; he has changed us forever.

James was born to his proud and loving parents, Jonathan and Kathryn (Lee) Klaes of Guttenberg. James is carried in the hearts of his parents and extended family, who eagerly awaited his arrival.

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Joyce M. Thurn

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:11

Joyce Marie Thurn, 89, of Edgewood, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at her home.

Visitation was Friday, Feb. 13, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 14, at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport, conducted by Reverend Mark Yackel-Juleen.

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Feb

Cloud 9 displays art-istry in fun, crime-themed show

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:10

Director Adam Radcliffe was excited this year to incorporate a boys feature for the first time since Cloud 9 was established over a decade ago. With 14 boys—eight of whom are experienced seniors—“I just felt like they could handle it this year,” he said. “I think they did a really good job.” They boys enjoyed looking like Inspector Gadget with trench coats, collared shirts and fedora hats. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Clayton Ridge’s Cloud 9 show choir kicked off its competition season on Feb. 9, at the IHSMA State Show Choir Festival. 

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