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Wed
17
Jun

Guttenberg commercial to highlight local attractions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 09:07

An opportunity to participate in affordable TV advertising is on the table for Guttenberg organizations. Clockwise from left are Molly Moser, Emily Moser, Dave Brown, Jon Scherbring, Amy Ries and presenter Shannon Murphy with OnMedia Precision TV Advertising. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

Iowa is flat, a never-ending field of corn (or is it potatoes?) where all the people live on farms and wear flannel. As Iowans, we know statements like this are often made and only sometimes true – but what do we believe about our native state? Are we aware of all the entertainment and cultural opportunities in our own back yards?

Wed
10
Jun

Chicken dinner and dance at Plagman Barn this Sunday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:23

Enjoy a Sunday chicken dinner  and country barn dance this Sunday, June 14, at Plagman Barn, located on County Road C7X two miles east of Garber or 10 miles west of Guttenberg.

The annual June event features  a homemade chicken dinner, dessert and beverages. Serving begins at 11:00 a.m. until all are served. 

Music by Keepin' It Country will be featured from 12:30-4:00 p.m. in the barn. 

Wed
10
Jun

City awarded two major grants

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:22

By Shelia Tomkins

At the Guttenberg city council regular monthly meeting on June 1, City Manager Mary Willett announced that the city is the recipient of $300,000 in grants for water improvements. The funds came from a $150,000 USDA grant and a $150,000 grant from Iowa Economic Development to help fund the city's $380,000 water improvement project. Funding sources are being pursued for the remaining funds, and requests for proposals from engineering firms are being sought.

Wed
10
Jun

New website illustrates county limestone structures

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:21

The Friedlein-Dickson building at 310 North 3rd Street is one of many stone structures in Guttenberg that are featured on the new website. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

A new website highlighting the stone structures of Clayton County rolled out last month thanks to years of work by members of the Clayton County Historic Preservation Commission. The eight-member group, with help from over a dozen volunteers from the area, drove every single road in the county to look for rock structures of any kind – be they culverts, bridges, outbuildings, houses, commercial buildings, structures in parks, or even ruins. 

Wed
10
Jun

Guttenberg bone marrow drives yield new match

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 09:19

Twins Lukas (left) and Oliver Larsson are the sons of Dena (Boardman) Larsson, a Guttenberg native who now makes her home in Colorado. The Larsson family continues to search for a bone marrow match for Lukas, who was diagnosed with a rare blood disease at age 16. (Photo Submitted)

By Molly Moser

The Larsson family of Castle Pines North, Colo., has been searching internationally for a bone marrow match for their son, Lukas, for nearly two years. In that time, and with the help of dedicated family and friends, they’ve held dozens of marrow donor drives. “There are thousands of people worldwide who are waiting for their donors… Every time we have a drive, I think, ‘I hope we saved a life,’” mom Dena Larsson told The Press in November of 2013.

Wed
03
Jun

Eagles claim state champion titles!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 09:11

The Clayton Ridge High School track and field competitors captured state titles at the Iowa State Track and Field competition held in Des Moines, with the girls team winning the Class 2A championship and Ryan Moser taking first in Class 2A shot put and Jasmine Staebler taking first place in Class 2A 800-meter. Front from left are Coach Wes Baier, Jasmine Staebler, Hope Heitman, Nicole Breitbach, Blake Smith, Jaderial Staebler and Coach Angela Cook; standing, Coach Nick Brown, Eric Ihde, Taylor Schaefers, Haley Heitman, Ryan Moser, Erica Armstrong, Elayna Simon and Coach Tom Krall. More photo coverage inside. (Press photo by Bruce Thein)
Wed
03
Jun

View the new clubhouse June 6 at Guttenberg Golf and Country Club

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 09:11

By Molly Moser

The Guttenberg Golf and Country Club will hold a grand opening for its new clubhouse this Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to close. There will be food and drink specials all day, as well as new and used Harris golf cars on display for sale. Music by The After Party will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Wed
03
Jun

Rockin' on the River Friday, July 3

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 09:07

GD&T's annual Stars and Stripes Celebration is an event for the whole family, including games for children and entertainment for adults. (Press photo by Shelia Tomkins)

By Molly Moser

A theme has been chosen for Guttenberg Development & Tourism’s annual Stars and Stripes Celebration. This year, parade floats and entertainment will center around the idea “Rockin’ on the River.” Festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3, in the park along the river and will carry on throughout the evening, concluding with Guttenberg’s traditional fireworks over the Mississippi River after the sun sets behind the bluff.

Wed
03
Jun

Purple martins fly 4000 miles to Schiller St. apartment

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 09:07

Five purple martins keep a watchful eye on the camera from their apartment on Schiller Street in Guttenberg. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Long-time River Park Drive business owner Barbara (Kann) Leitgen brought a request to last month’s park board meeting. She presented plans for a purple martin house, one she’d like to see in the park across from her building on the 500 block of South River Park Drive. 

Wed
27
May

Public art display schedule

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 09:24

After spending time at River Park Place and two weeks at Rivers Edge Bakery in Guttenberg, on May 19 Walley, a traveling piece of public art, checked in at the Family Resource Center for the next two weeks. Walley is a 30"x80" recycled bottle cap fish mosaic that was created under the auspices of Umbrella Arts.

Next on Walley's travel agenda is Fidelity Bank and Trust, June 2-16;  Lockmaster's House Museum, June 16-30; Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, June 30-July 14, and Garments and Goods, July 14-28.  

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