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Wed
25
Sep

Absentee ballot request forms now available

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:00

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a plan to vote this November, which includes checking your voter registration status, finding your polling place, and requesting an absentee ballot.

Aug. 27 was the first day Iowans could begin requesting absentee ballots for the 2024 general election. 

County auditors will begin mailing absentee ballots to those that requested them on Oct. 16. 

Wed
25
Sep

Council ends shared CV/Chamber agreement

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:59

By Shelia Tomkins

At a special meeting on Sept. 16, the Guttenberg city council, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce board, voted to terminate a shared employee agreement. The action followed a recommendation from the city personnel committee that the council discussed at length at its monthly meeting on Sept. 9 (see last week's issue).

Wed
18
Sep

Two unique ways to navigate and enjoy the Mississippi

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:27

Duane and Laura Smith of Cedar Rapids enjoy cruising on the Mississippi River in their Model 770 Amphicar. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Part time Abel Island residents Duane Smith, and his wife, Laura, of Cedar Rapids are the proud owners of two unique amphibious modes of transportation. 

Duane grew up in Lamont and has many fond memories of spending time on Esmann Island at his grandparent's humble weekend retreat. 

Wed
18
Sep

Organic farming - keeping the planet healthy

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:26

Andy Schaefers' herd enjoys a beautiful, cloudless sunny day while free-range grazing in a lush pasture on his organic dairy farm. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Following in his father's footsteps, Andy Schaefers of rural Clayton County continues the family tradition of organic farming.

Schaefers began working through the process to become compliant with USDA  standards in 1993. He began shipping organic milk to Organic Valley in La Farge, Wis., in May of 1996. He eliminated all grain from his herd's diet, switching to all forbes and pasture, and began shipping grass fed organic milk to Organic Valley in 2014. 

Wed
18
Sep

A busy weekend in the area!

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 08:25

Guttenberg will celebrate its 33rd annual GermanFest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21, with music, food, and family activities. This year’s musical lineup includes six popular bands, along with  food, beverages and a wide variety of family fun activities.  See details inside.

On the same weekend, the 43rd annual Plagman Barn Show Days will be held Sept. 20, 21, and 22, sponsored by the Northeast Iowa Farm Antique Association. The barn is located west of Guttenberg and the event will feature demonstrations of early farm and home life, along with food and entertainment. See page 3.

Wed
11
Sep

Clayton Ridge welcomes new staff

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:07

New Clayton Ridge School District faculty members from left are, Joe Sheston - High School Science, McKenna Keeney - First Grade, Ashley Burns - Elementary School Nurse, and Cindy Roberts - Special Education Elementary. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The Clayton Ridge School District welcomed four new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year.

Ashley Burns

Elementary Nurse

Wed
11
Sep

Sisters dedicate their time and talents to help others

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:06

From left, Alexis and Grace Mescher shopped for and purchased school supplies to donate to the Family Resource Center following one of their very successful bake sales. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker 

Beth Mescher and her two daughters, Alexis, age 11, and Grace, age 9, have been generously giving their time and talent to raise money for the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) Family Resource Center (FRC) and the Guttenberg Care Center since 2020.

Generous hearts

Wed
11
Sep

River Park Cruisers car show, cruise, dance

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:05

The lead car for this year's cruise is a 1972 Ply-mouth Road Runner owned by Mike and Joan Steffen of Holy Cross. (Photo submitted)

By Shelia Tomkins

The 26th annual car show, cruise and dance sponsored by the River Park Cruisers is set for this Saturday, Sept. 14, in Guttenberg.

Wed
04
Sep

Family-owned Guttenberg Industries marks 50th year anniversary

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:34

Guttenberg Industries will celebrate its 50-year anniversary on Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the plant site located at 603 South Lincoln Street, Garnavillo. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

2024 marks Guttenberg Industries' 50th year as a second-generation family-owned custom injection molder. They operate in a 105,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in Garnavillo producing complex, high-quality plastic parts for manufacturers all over the world using 38 highly automated injection molding machines. 

Wed
04
Sep

Mark your calendar for these Sept. events

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:29

By Shelia Tomkins

As autumn arrives in the area, local organizations are gearing up for some popular annual celebrations in the area. 

On Saturday, Sept. 14,  the River Park Cruisers will sponsor their 26th annual cruise, show and music in Guttenberg. The show will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., and the cruise leaves at 3:30 p.m. Watch The Press for more details.

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