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Wed
10
Aug

Pool committee continues to meet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 08:08

Preserving the lap lanes, 13-foot diving pool, and 3-5-foot area for swimming lessons while adding a zero-depth entry feature for young children and families are among the priorities of the pool committee. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

In attendance at the Aug. 4 pool committee meeting were John Barron, Al Ullerich, MJ Smith, Deb Moser, Bec Knudtson, Molly Moser and Jane Parker. Mary Streich was absent.

Several committee members reported on a meeting they attended that morning with a new representative, Roger Schamberger, of Burbach Aquatics, where Schamberger stated that the city is legally bound to Burbach for five years from July of 2014, the last time the city requested a service from them. 

Wed
10
Aug

Back to school with new programs and new faces

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 08:07

Summer staff help unload brand new Wenger instrument storage lockers for the high school band in preparation for the new school year. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

While students have been enjoying summer vacation, staff at Clayton Ridge have been preparing for the coming school year. Custodial staff, the business manager and superintendent, and principals have been working vigorously throughout the summer months. “Summer really is all about gearing up for the upcoming year, and so we’re making sure all the requisitions are approved and ordered to have the necessary curriculum and materials that the teachers need to start on day one; we’re doing data collection on the year past, and state reporting is due,” said superintendent Shane Wahls.

Wed
10
Aug

Willett accepts settlement offer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 08:06

By Shelia Tomkins

Former City Manager Mary Willett last week accepted a settlement offer approved by the city council at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 8. 

Willett resigned at a special council meeting on July 18. The motion to accept her resignation provided for six months of health insurance coverage and four months of salary, with details to be worked out between Willett's attorney and Assistant City Attorney Jim Garrett.

Wed
03
Aug

Clayton County Fair offers food, music, thrills, family fun, more

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 08:02

By Shelia Tomkins

Clayton County's annual salute to its rural heritage, the 162nd annual Clayton County Fair, opened Tuesday for a week-long run of family-focused events ranging from  livestock shows, to free midway rides, live entertainment, 4-H judging, great fair food and more.

Daily admission includes free parking and free grandstand entertainment. Parents will be pleased to learn that children under 12 are admitted free, and all carnival rides are free. 

Wed
03
Aug

Entrepreneur Brandon Adams to host reality TV show

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 08:01

Garnavillo native Brandon Adams, left, will co-host a reality TV show about entrepreneurs called Ambitious Adventures. To learn more about the show, visit their site on Kickstarter. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Clayton Ridge High School 2008 graduate Brandon Adams started small, working for his father’s ice company in Garnavillo. Now, his goal is to impact one billion lives by 2029. He’ll do it by organizing events that bring people together, through public speaking to inspire and motivate, by building relationships and by using video to tell his story and the stories of other young entrepreneurs. 

Wed
03
Aug

Andersons study at world-renowned mosaic art school

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 08:00

Over the course of two weeks spent studying mosaics in Ravenna, Italy, the Andersons learned exactly the same techniques used by Roman and Byzantine artists. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

It took thousands of individual pieces of glass, hand-cut to size and glued upside-down in a mirror image of the final artwork, but this spring Pastor Shane Anderson of Guttenberg unveiled a stunning mosaic of Christ the Pantocrator. It took over eight months to complete, using 10,000 individual pieces, and was on display this summer at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Wed
27
Jul

Train derailment near Clayton

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:25

A rock slide north of Clayton on Saturday morning, July 23,  caused the derailment of a Canadian Pacific train when the engineer was unable to stop in time before hitting the debris.

The lead locomotive and 12 empty cars left the tracks. There were no injuries, and no liquids or hazardous materials were in the cars that derailed.

CP crews were dispatched to the scene and worked throughout the rest of the day and night to open the tracks. Trains were back in operation by Sunday morning.

Wed
27
Jul

Council accepts Willett's resignation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:25

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council accepted the resignation of City Manager Mary Willett at a special meeting held Monday, July 18. 

The unanimous vote came after Mayor Russ Loven noted that discussion on the status of her employment has been ongoing and that he was ready to recommend that the council accept her resignation.

Wed
27
Jul

Hydrant painting winners announced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:24

From left are third prize winners representing Fidelity Bank, Amanda Garlow and Abby White, and first prize winner Peggi Degnan with her dog, Theo. Not pictured is Rabecca Hennessey, second place winner. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Nearly 500 votes flooded in for this year’s summer sculpture project hosted by Umbrella Arts, an initiative of Guttenberg Gallery and Creativity Center. The group held its third annual event this summer, and it proved to be the most successful one yet.

Wed
27
Jul

Mine reserve expansion committee finalizes report

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 08:23

A small group of landowners, Pattison Sand employees, and community members attended Thursday night's meeting of the mine reserve expansion study committee. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

A small group gathered at the Clayton County office building in Elkader for what was the final meeting of the mine reserve expansion study committee on July 21. All five committee members were present: Jack Knight, Tom Blake, Anne Osmundson, Mike Finnegan, and Roy Blair. 

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