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Wed
23
Oct

Make Pearl's Diner your next stop for great food

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 08:05

Pearl's Diner serves 50's style food 7-days a week from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the corner of Hwy. 52 and Pearl Street. From left are owners, Tracy and Mike Dreesman. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Pearl's Diner, conveniently located at 310 Pearl Street and Hwy. 52 in Guttenberg, is the newest addition to the area's growing business community. 

Open 7 days a week

Wed
23
Oct

Ticked Off Lyme Foundation offers support, awareness

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 08:04

Ticked Off Lyme Foundation Inc. is on a mission to bring awareness to Lyme Disease and to help aid with peer support through HOPE, HEALTH, and HEALING. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Lyme disease, also called Borreliosis, is passed to humans and animals from the bite of a tick that can carry the Borrelia bacteria. 

Although ticks carrying the bacteria are found across the United States,  Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. It is also common in Europe and south-central and southeastern Canada.

Wed
23
Oct

Short agenda for city council monthly meeting

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 08:03

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council worked quickly through a short routine agenda when members met for the regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14.

Diana Johnson of Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission  spoke at a public hearing on the status of the city's $1.2 million water main improvement project. The hearing was a requirement for the $500,000 Community Development Block Grant that helped fund the project. She noted that the project is currently 98% complete.

Wed
16
Oct

Morbid Curiosities: An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 08:13

Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow will portray Edgar Allan Poe on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building auditorium. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Library Foundation will host Cedar Rapids storyteller Darrin Crow as he presents Morbid Curiosities: An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe on Thursday,  Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building auditorium. 

Audience members should prepare themselves for a spine-tingling journey through the life and stories of the great horror master. 

Wed
16
Oct

Honoring her daughter through Locks of Love donation

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 08:12

Gloria Robbins of Elkader has grown out and donated her hair to Locks of Love on three separate occasions. Above, Gloria is shown with her most recent donation of 14 inches. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker 

Founded in 1997, Locks of Love is a voluntary, non-profit organization whose main goal is to return a sense of self-confidence and normalcy to financially disadvantaged children suffering from hair loss due to illness and disease. In addition to providing high-quality hair prostheses and educational services and networking to patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the general community.

Wed
16
Oct

Effigy Mounds 75th anniversary is Oct. 26

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 08:11

The public is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Effigy Mounds National Monument, located north of Marquette, on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m.

The event will mark the date of the signing of the executive order by Harry S. Truman on Oct. 25, 1949.

Effigy Mounds National Monument was preserved thanks to the hard work of many Iowans and began with 1000 acres donated by the State of Iowa for its establishment.

Wed
09
Oct

Karen K. Kennicker

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 13:44

Karen K. Kennicker, 83, of Millville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg. Visitation was before services at the church.

Inurnment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Guttenberg.

Wed
09
Oct

Jane M. Thein

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 13:43

Jane M. Thein, 75, of Guttenberg passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and Clinics. 

Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 6, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 7, at United Methodist Church in Guttenberg 

Wed
09
Oct

Arthur Geisert — a tale of wisdom, art, and a little bit of humor

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 13:42

Children's author/illustrator, cartoonist and storyteller Arthur Geisert is surrounded by his latest book panels and completed cartoons in his Elkader studio. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

World famous children's author/illustrator, and cartoonist Arthur Geisert was born to graduated teen parents in Dallas, Texas in 1941. 

Wed
09
Oct

Ghouls Night Out Oct. 17

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 13:41

Put on your Halloween finery and plan to join in the fun at Guttenberg’s Ghouls Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4-7 p.m. There will be prizes for Best Group, Best Individual and Poker Game Winner. The prizes and game will take place at the Guttenberg Brewing Co. at 7:30 p.m. The event is promoted by the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce.

This week’s Press carries ads from Blooming Branches where shoppers will find special sales, treats and drinks. Esser’s will feature door prizes, treats and sales. Check out the special sales at Sode’s Perk Central and Green Acres. See the ads in this issue.

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