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Wed
03
Sep

River Park Cruisers Car Show is next Saturday

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 09:04

Marty Gibson and Julie McCready’s 1995 Chevy Camero will lead the River Park Cruisers car cruise on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Photo submitted)

By Steve Van Kooten

Lovers of classic cars and music can rejoice because the 27th annual River Park Cruisers Car Show returns to Guttenberg on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The roads will be bustling with cars ranging from street rods to convertibles to pony cars that span the rich and diverse history of American automobiles.

Wed
27
Aug

Michael J. Anderegg

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:44

Michael John Anderegg, 47, of Guttenberg, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Ceres Cemetery in Garnavillo. 

Wed
27
Aug

Dr. Jamie Brock

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:44

Dr. Jamie Brock, 79, of Dubuque, passed away due to complications of dementia at Grand Meadows in Asbury surrounded by family. 

A celebration of life will be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Dubuque Golf and Country Club.

Wed
27
Aug

Public information meeting delves into Pattison water use permit

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:34

Ryan Clark from the Iowa Geological Survey speaks with attendees at a public information meeting in Elkader on Aug. 22 regarding Pattison Sand Company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. Over the next year, the Iowa Geological Survey will study the geology and hydrogeology of the area and potential impacts of the proposed water use. (Press hoto by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Water Use Program and Environmental Field Office #1, as well as the Iowa Geological Survey, led a public information meeting in Elkader on Aug. 22 regarding Pattison Sand Company’s request earlier this year to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. 

Wed
27
Aug

Clayton Ridge welcomes new staff

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:34

Several new teachers have joined the staff at Clayton Ridge. Pictured (left to right) are Lakota Stubbs (kindergarten), Angel Flack (PK-12 art), Katie Vorwald (special education), Elly Meyer (third grade) and Hudson Johnston (director of SPED and student services for PK-5). (Press photo by Austin Greve)

Several new teachers have joined the staff at Clayton Ridge.

Katie Vorwald

Wed
27
Aug

Candidate filing opens for city and school elections

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/27/2025 - 08:32

By Kaitlyn

Kuehl-Berns

Election day is less than three months away, on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The candidate filing period will soon open for upcoming city and school elections across Clayton County. 

Wed
20
Aug

Clayton Ridge School District FCCLA students compete on national stage

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:01

Clayton Ridge FCCLA members Alyssa Sadewasser, Claire Brandt, Lilly Meana, Hailey Gaul and Ella Oberbreckling stand with their advisor, Angela Williams, next to the FCCLA’s unofficial mascot, Rosie the Llama. (Submitted photo)

By Steve Van Kooten

Five students from Clayton Ridge’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter competed at the National Leadership Conference this past July.

Alyssa Sadewasser, Claire Brandt, Lilly Meana, Hailey Gaul and Ella Oberbreckling represented the school district in five different categories at the event, which took place in Orlando, Fla. More than 10,000 FCCLA members from across the country attended.

Wed
20
Aug

Schmelzer settling in as Guttenberg Chamber Director

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 08:01

As the new Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Daniel Schmelzer hopes to enhance the online presence for chamber businesses—and Guttenberg as a whole. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Daniel Schmelzer admitted taking over as Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director just ahead of the Stars and Stripes Celebration and RAGBRAI was a bit chaotic, but he’s appreciative of the community’s support as he settles into the role.

For Schmelzer, it’s the next step in getting involved in the community where he grew up.

Wed
20
Aug

City council considers eliminating fluoride in water

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 07:59

 he Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on Aug. 11 opened a discussion on the fluoridation of city water; appointed a new city attorney, and heard a report on train horns.

Fluoride discussion

A discussion on fluoride in city water was on the agenda, prompted by a request from council member Jane Parker in response to a resident concerns.

Wed
13
Aug

Maxine J. Bebber

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 08/13/2025 - 08:23

Maxine J. Bebber, 72, of North Buena Vista passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Celebration of Life will be held from 2 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. 

Maxine was born on Oct. 14, 1952, in La Crosse, Wis., daughter of Willard Elliott. She married Larry Bebber on Dec. 5, 1975, in Galena, Ill.

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