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Curtis F. Tomkins

Curtis F. Tomkins, 68, of Waterloo, died on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Pinnacle Specialty Care. 

Memorial gathering was Saturday, Feb. 8, at Locke at Tower Park, Waterloo.

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Valentine's Day salute honors local couple


David and Barbara Poggenklass, who met while attending college, celebrated their 50-year wedding anniversary last August. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

David and Barbara Poggenklass of Guttenberg, who celebrated 50 years of marriage last August, met while attending the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. The couple has three boys, Mike, Dan, and Robert, and seven grandchildren.

When we first met

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Eagle View Motel builds sauna for community use


Eagle View Motel has added a traditional and infrared sauna that overlooks stunning views of the Mississippi River for motel guests and community members to enjoy. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Saunas have been used for thousands of years to help relieve aches and pains, improve cardiovascular health, and increase relaxation, among other health benefits. 

In late November, Eagle View Motel owner Kyle Selberg built a traditional and infrared sauna for guests staying at his motel and community members to enjoy. 

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Hospital issues visitor restrictions during flu season

By Shelia Tomkins

Widespread influenza infections in the area led to visitor restrictions at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and Clinics this month.

Children under the age of 14 and those with any respiratory symptoms are asked to refrain from visiting hospital patients.

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Alice Jane “A.J.” Walter

Our beautiful, incredible Mother, Alice Jane “A.J.” Walter can be summed up in two words: grace and dignity. On Jan. 30, 2025, A.J. took flight with the angels.

We were blessed to call her our Mom, but even more blessed that we have so many friends who adopted her as “Mom A.J.” She touched the lives of so many people, it is almost hard to fathom at times. She was a friend, teacher, mentor, 4-H leader, sorority and fraternity house mom, confidant and friend. In all of these roles, she had a special gift, not just teaching, but listening. A.J. took the time to listen to people and then figure out how she could help or guide them. 

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Lloyd W. Sodawasser

Lloyd William Sodawasser, 95, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at HallMar Village in Cedar Rapids.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Marion.

Funeral services will at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, at St. John Catholic Church in Coggon.

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Ronald D. Doeppke

Ronald Dean Doeppke, 75, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home.

Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 30, at at Zion Lutheran Church, Clayton Center. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment with Military Honors followed in the church cemetery.

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Charlotte A. Swanson

Charlotte Annette Swanson peacefully departed this life on Nov. 14, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C. A devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Charlotte’s legacy is one filled with strength, determination, and a deep sense of pride in her military service.

Visitation and funeral services were Nov. 19, 2024, at Gentry-Newell and Vaughan, Oxford, N.C. 

Bural was at Elmwood Cemetery.

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Spirited local senior looks back on 90 years of memories


Juanita Loven recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at her home on River Park Drive. Above, stylized by a longtime friend, Juanita attended the U.A. Beatlemania event at Lakeside Ballroom in 2023. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Juanita Loven's words to live by sit in a prominent place on the fireplace mantel – If you feel strongly about a specific cause, don't think of yourself as too YOUNG or too Old – GO FOR IT. You never know what can become of it!

Juanita recently celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb. 4 with friends and family at her home on River Park Drive. 

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Local planning begins for RAGBRAI LII visit in July

By Shelia Tomkins

Following the announcement on Jan. 25 that RAGBRAI LII, the annual bike ride across Iowa,  would end in Guttenberg, local residents began scrambling to form planning committees ahead of the influx of bikers and support staff in July.

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