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Wed
16
Jul

A message of welcome from Guttenberg Mayor Fred Schaub

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:01

Guttenberg Mayor Fred Schaub extends a warm welcome to RAGBRAI LII. In the background is the south Guttenberg Marina, where riders will perform the traditional wheel dip at the end of the week. (Photo by Austin Greve)

Our community welcomes riders to Guttenberg for the sixth time in the history of RAGBRAI.  We consider it an honor to host riders again to our city, truly one of America’s most beautiful places.  

As mayor I believe I speak for our residents when I say that Guttenberg possesses natural beauty, but this is also backed up by Forbes Magazine that listed it as “one of the prettiest towns in America.” Bike riders will be entering Guttenberg from the west on the Garber Road (C7X), but no matter which way you enter our community, you will be awestruck by its impressive scenic beauty. 

Wed
16
Jul

Girls use lemonade, treats to help those in need

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:00

Alexis and Grace Mescher stand next to their sign on South First Avenue in Guttenberg on Thursday, July 10. The girls raised money for the Community Resource Center and other causes by selling lemonade and baked goods. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

By Steve Van Kooten

Passersby on South First Street in Guttenberg might have seen a big yellow sign advertising a lemonade and bake sale this past week. 

The promise of homemade treats is enough to get anyone to pull over, but Alexis and Grace Mescher aren't just trying to make a little spending money. They're selling those treats to help people in need.

Wed
16
Jul

Meeting on Pattison water withdrawal request is tentatively rescheduled

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:57

DNR says it won’t approve request until study is completed

By Audrey Posten

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has tentatively rescheduled a public meeting to share more information about Pattison Sand Company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton.

Wed
09
Jul

Poker run helps raise money for youth sports organization

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 08:06

By Steve Van Kooten

The first semi-annual golf cart poker run took place this past Saturday in Guttenberg.

The Run started at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Ballroom, with proceeds going to the Clayton Ridge Youth Sports (CRYS) Board for two new batting cages.

Wed
09
Jul

Vorwald is new Clayton County Assistant Attorney

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 08:05

Courtney Vorwald is the new Clayton County Assistant Attorney. Vorwald is a native of the county and most recently worked as an assistant county attorney in Delaware County.

By Willis Patenaude

On May 27, Courtney Vorwald was approved by the Board of Supervisors as the new Clayton County Assistant Attorney, allowing her to serve the place she was born and graduated from as a student at Central Community School. 

Wed
09
Jul

Donate blood and save a life in Guttenberg

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 08:03

LifeServe Blood Center and Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics continue to celebrate their partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, is the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to patients who entrust their care to Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Wed
02
Jul

A day to remember: Grandson accompanies veterans on Honor Flight

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:28

On May 19, Dominique Mast accompanied his grandfathers, veterans Dan Steffen (left) and Jim Hopkins, on an Honor Flight. They spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the nation’s monuments and memorials. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

According to the Honor Flight Network, over 317,000 United States veterans have participated in an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. since 2005—sharing in a day of honor at the nation’s memorials. 

Dan Steffen from Guttenberg and Jim Hopkins from Manchester joined those ranks on May 19, through the Honor Flight of Dubuque and the Tri-States. The two were accompanied by their grandson, Dominique Mast, of Guttenberg, making the experience even more memorable.

Wed
02
Jul

Gutenberg Bible facsimile gifted to city by owners

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:27

\A picture of the Bible at its current location inside the Guttenberg Public Library. The books were gifted to the city earlier this year from the Millham family. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

An article clipping from the Guttenberg Press in 1989 that shows Charles Millham with the Gutenberg Bible facsimile. Millham played an important role in bringing the book to Guttenberg.

By Steve Van Kooten

The City of Guttenberg can now call themselves the proud owners of the Gutenberg Bible facsimile that is on display at the public library.

The facsimile, one of 310 made in Leipzig, Germany, in 1913, replicates the original Bibles printed by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century.

Wed
25
Jun

RAGBRAI committee lists street closures, restrictions

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:34

The local RAGBRAI committee would like Guttenberg residents to be aware of the plans, street closures and parking restrictions that are planned for the RAGBRAI visit on two weekends in July – Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, and Saturday, July 26.

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 On the first weekend 1,000+ vehicles will arrive in Guttenberg to park their vehicles for the week and board charter buses to Orange City in western Iowa where the ride begins on Sunday.  

Wed
25
Jun

River Traders is a one-stop souvenir shop in Guttenberg

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:31

Lynda Frangipane manages River Traders, which opened in Guttenberg before Memorial Day. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Visitors and locals will find a wide selection of Guttenberg- and Iowa-themed souvenirs and sweet treats at River Traders. The new business opened at 528 S. River Park Drive, in downtown Guttenberg, just before Memorial Day.

River Traders is owned by Simon and Marina Shaked, who also have stores in Duluth, Minn., and Marquette, Mich. Guttenberg native Lynda Frangipane is the manager.

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