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Wed
08
Mar

Dental hygienist retires after 45-year career

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 08:17

Joan Elenz of Dyersville has retired from her 45-year career as a dental assistant and hygienist. From left are River Town Family Dentistry owner Dr. Alicia Walke, Joan Elenz and Rhonda Ungs. (Photo submitted)

 By Caroline Rosacker

Is your glass half empty or half full? If you asked Joan Elenz, dental hygienist with River Town Family Dentistry, Guttenberg, her answer would definitely be half full. 

"Joan is always – always — in a good mood and has brought so much positivity to our dental practice throughout the years," said Rhonda Ungs, River Town Family Dentistry office manager/patient and treatment coordinator. 

Wed
08
Mar

Mississippi flood outlook predicts above normal risk

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 08:16

By Shelia Tomkins

With melting snow and the arrival of spring, Guttenberg residents have learned to keep an eye on river levels as the traditional spring crest on the Mississippi River approaches.

Wed
01
Mar

Riverman's illustrious career revisited

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 08:23

The Guttenberg National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium opened to the public in 1940. It was the first of its kind west of the Mississippi River, and the only one of its kind into the 1950’s. Above, one of the many school groups that went through the Guttenberg National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium in 1960. (Photo from the State Historical Society's collection of Eldon's papers)

By Caroline Rosacker

The Guttenberg Press would like to thank Vance Polton, IA-DNR Fisheries Management Technician of Lake Darling Fisheries Office/Fisheries Bureau, in Brighton, who has generously shared historical information he unearthed on Eldon Saeugling of Guttenberg while researching the history of fisheries management in Iowa. 

Wed
01
Mar

Temporary closure of U.S. 18 in Clayton County until fall

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 08:22

A bridge deck replacement project on a U.S. 18 bridge 0.6 miles west of the east junction with U.S. 52 in Clayton County will require closing the roadway to traffic beginning on Wednesday, March 8, until early fall, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s New Hampton construction office.

During this project, traffic will be routed onto a marked detour route using Clayton County roads X-28 and B-60, Iowa 13, and U.S. 52.

Wed
22
Feb

Friends of Sherman Swift Tower seek volunteers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:15

The chimney swift's nest is a half-saucer of loosely woven twigs stuck together and cemented to the chimney wall with the bird's glue-like saliva. Both parents contribute to the nest, breaking off small twigs with their feet while flying through branches, returning to the nest with the twigs in their bills. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 2009, The Friends of the Sherman Swift Tower built a replica of Althea Sherman’s 1915 chimney swift tower at National, with the goal of attracting chimney swifts to nest there. At one time the group was larger, but currently local residents Ron Kaiser, Joyce Schoulte, Deanna Krambeer and Donna Zittergruen are the only active members. 

Wed
22
Feb

Opioid crisis: prevention and intervention is program topic

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:14

The opioid crisis ranks as one of the most devastating public health catastrophes of our time.

By Caroline Rosacker

Helping Services' Jon Vagt of Decorah, who educates on opioids and stimulant drugs in order to increase awareness in the counties he serves, which include Clayton, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Fayette, and Howard, recently presented "Opioid Use at the Community Level." The event was held Jan. 11 in the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics education room  as part of the Family Resource Center's Lunch and Learn program. 

 What is an opioid?

Wed
22
Feb

City council sets March budget hearing

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:12

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on Feb. 13 set a public hearing for next year's budget,  heard an update on the dog park and approved membership in the County Emergency Response Team.

Mayor Fred Schaub led councilmembers Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy through the agenda. City Manager Denise Schneider was also at the council table. 

Wed
15
Feb

Solar transformation assisted by CCED

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 08:30

Steve and Dr. Michelle Dikkers switched to solar energy to power their home, and were grateful for the assistance they received from the Clayton County Energy District. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

A chance encounter while dining out was the catalyst that prompted Steve and Dr. Michele Dikkers to install a solar energy system for their home. Steve, a retired Clayton Ridge science teacher, has always been interested in energy and land conservation. 

"My wife and I were dining out in Dubuque and the waitress approached our table and asked, 'Where was the popcorn ball invented?" he began.

Wed
15
Feb

Sophomore class shares “flash fiction”

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 08:29

Mrs. Scott's sophomore English class composed “flash fiction” stories. Each story is comprised of 250 words or less. The following submissions were voted the top four stories by the students classmates. 

A Search for Happiness

By Caleb Lawrence

Wed
15
Feb

County Energy District open house Feb. 17

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 08:28

The Clayton County Energy District will host an Energy Burden Relief Open House & Listening Post on Friday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Keystone AEA, 1400 Second Street NW, in Elkader.

The event will showcase local clean energy success stories, provide opportunities to speak with energy experts and clean energy contractors, and share resources available to relieve energy burdens (i.e., utility rebates, major Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) cash incentives, 30% solar and heat pump tax credits, and more). 

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