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Wed
15
Mar

Locksmith trades in his keys for retirement

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 09:59

Glenn O'Rourke, owner of Glenn's Lock and Key, is set to retire and would like to see an energetic young person take over his successful business. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Local locksmith Glenn O'Rourke was born and raised on the far south side of Chicago in Richton Park, IL. He graduated from Crete-Monee High School, which was recently demolished. An after school part-time job led the way to his career as a locksmith. 

Interesting job opportunity

Wed
15
Mar

Above normal Mississippi flood risk

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 09:49

The National Weather Service (NWS) on March 9 released its third and final outlook for flooding on the Upper Mississippi River this spring, and concludes that the overall risk for flooding is well above normal for the Mississippi River. 

The Mississippi tributaries across Northeast Iowa have near to below normal chances for flooding this spring, notes the report.  The greatest chances of flooding this spring are on the mainstem of the Mississippi River.

Wed
15
Mar

Editorial: Iowa bill seeks to remove public notices from newspapers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 08:53

Some members of the Iowa Senate do not think that public notices published in newspapers remain relevant and necessary. A bill filed in the newly formed Technology Committee in March moved through committee in two days and then through the Ways & Means Committee in one day. 

Senate File 546 would result in removing a major component of government transparency. This legislation would require legal notices to be posted on a website controlled by the very government legal notices are designed to oversee and notices would not be required to published in a local newspaper.

Wed
08
Mar

Unique signage encourages travellers to think twice

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 08:18

Guttenberg Powersports & Marine owner John Cain (above) uses his portable outdoor sign to draw attention to his business. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

Guttenberg Power-sports & Marine, located at 31738 Highway 52, has a unique way of capturing the attention of travelers as they slow down and make their way into Guttenberg.

Business owner John Cain of Guttenberg enjoys greeting locals and visitors to the community with uplifting, thought-provoking and often humorous messages on his portable outdoor sign located on the right side of Highway 52 heading north. 

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?

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