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Aug

Native prairie blooms despite drought


Linda and Dan Deutmeyer have set aside land to create a wildlife habitat through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Reserve Program. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 2010, Dan and Linda Deutmeyer, who live south of Guttenberg, set aside land they purchased from his father's estate to create a wildlife habitat through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Reserve Program. 

CRP Program

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16
Aug

Federal home grant and loan funds available from USDA

By Caroline Rosacker

Home repair financing is available from USDA Rural Development in Iowa. The Section 504 Home Repair program provides loans to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or provides grants to elderly, very low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards. 

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09
Aug

Gerald “Jerry” Ostrander

Gerald “Jerry” Ostrander, 75, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis.

Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Prairie du Chien, Wis., and before services at the church.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 9, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Prairie du Chien, Wis., conducted by Rev. Hillary Burns-Kite and Rev. Miranda Kostaboer.

Wed
09
Aug

"1673 - A Look Back in Time" available locally


Anita Grunder of Clayton uses her voice and writing skills to share her community's unique history. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Anita Grunder of Clayton, an author and Wine & River Vacation Rental owner, has a passion for local and Native American history, and uses her voice and writing skills to share her community's unique story. 

Wed
09
Aug

A century of memories Rita Gerner to observe 100th birthday


Rita Gerner

Rita Gerner will observe her 100th birthday on Aug. 19. A card shower is planned in her honor. Cards may be addressed to her at:

28429 Great River Rd.

Guttenberg IA 52052

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02
Aug

Elmer Schumann

Elmer Schumann, 83, of Dyersville passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation was Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville and before services at the funeral home.

Funeral services were Wednesday, August 2, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, conducted by Rev. Chris Podhajsky.

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02
Aug

Joann Mesenbring

Joann Mesenbring of Camarillo, Calif. passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Cremation rites will be accorded, and a memorial celebration will be held on Aug. 26, 2023, at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park, Calif. at 1 p.m.  

Interment will be at the Guttenberg City Cemetery in Guttenberg.

Wed
02
Aug

Cyril G. Elsinger

Cyril G. Elsinger, 87, of Dubuque, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Oak Park Place in Dubuque.

Visitation was Friday, July 28, at Hoffmann Schneider and Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rickardsville, conducted by Father Tyler Raymond.

Wed
02
Aug

Model railroad hobbyist shares expansive project


Jim Niehaus's 1/48 scale model railroad project has been under construction for the past 15 years. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

The world of model railroading in America has changed throughout the years, but enthusiasts who meticulously build their own train sets are as passionate as ever. 

Jim Niehaus

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02
Aug

Local Rotary celebrates 95 years of service


Rotary completed Guttenberg's River Walk, from Main Street to Broadway Street, and dedicated it to the City of Guttenberg on July 24, 1997. The River Walk is by far the most used of all projects Rotary has done in the City of Guttenberg. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Caroline Rosacker

Founded in Chicago in 1905, Rotary International is a global volunteer network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

International and local Rotary groups have contributed to polio eradication; peace efforts; international education; humanitarian projects; literacy programs, and water management for communities in need, especially in developing countries.

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