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Local planning begins for RAGBRAI LII visit in July

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 02/05/2025 - 10:04

By Shelia Tomkins

Following the announcement on Jan. 25 that RAGBRAI LII, the annual bike ride across Iowa, would end in Guttenberg, local residents began scrambling to form planning committees ahead of the influx of bikers and support staff in July.

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52nd annual RAGBRAI will end in Guttenberg July 26

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 08:53

By Shelia Tomkins

Guttenberg will be the ending point for the 52nd annual Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) this summer. The announcement was made this past weekend at an event in Waukee.

On Saturday, July 26, riders and their entourages will swell the community's population when they arrive here from an overnight stop in Oelwein. Last year's ride drew 30,000 weeklong and single-day participants.

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Couple emigrates to raise Belgium Blue Cattle

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 08:53

Garnavillo Mini-Mart owners Didier Vanderbiest (left) and Anne Body emigrated to Iowa in 2017 to pursue Didier's life long dream of raising Belgium Blue Cattle and selling the meat in the United States. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In 2017, Didier Vanderbiest and Anne Body made the decision to pack up their lives and move from Belgium to the USA, so Didier could pursue his lifelong dream of raising Belgian Blue Cattle in order to sell the meat in the United States. The former veterinarian grew up on a farm that raised Belgium Blue cattle, well-known for extra lean, tender meat.

From Belgium to Clayton County

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Valentine specials at Kim's Little Bake Shop

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/29/2025 - 08:52

Kim's Little Bake Shop, located on the corner of Schiller Street and River Park Drive within ThINK Custom, is taking special orders for Valentine's Day treats. Above, owner Kim Butz showcases her selection of baked goods. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

In September, part-time resident Kim Butz of Waterloo was looking for a retail space for her "pop-up" bakery following a successful summer as "The Scone Lady" at Guttenberg's Farmer's Market.

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ThINK Custom for all your graphic design needs

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 08:00

Graphic design company ThINK Custom, and Kim's Little Bake Shop are open from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 602 South River Park Drive in Guttenberg. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

Since 2018 ThINK Custom has been providing customers with tailor-made signs, graphics and apparel.

Owner Ryan Burke had experience in the field and recognized his hometown of Elkader did not offer these services. "We started out as just me, one employee operating my business out of my living room," said Burke. "I outgrew that space very quickly and within the first month I moved to a 144 square foot space."

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GMHC campaign promotes staff wellness

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 07:59

From left, GMHC employees Cindy Schultz and Robin Strahl work on holding a plank position in the hallway as part of the hospital's campaign to promoted wellness. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Last fall, during their strategic planning workshop, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) recognized the benefit of creating a challenge-based program to promote and encourage health and wellness among staff members.

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City council hears county tourism director

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/22/2025 - 07:58

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council moved through a shorter than usual agenda at its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 13.

County Development

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"Feed the Planet" captures 21st Century agriculture

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:01

George Steinmetz's "Feed the Planet: a Photographic Journey to the World's Food" includes two Clayton County Farms. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker

American photographer Geroge Steinmetz examined how the world can meet the rapidly expanding challenge of feeding a global population, that is expected to reach 9.7 billion by the year 2050, through his Feed the Planet project

It is estimated that the global food supply will have to increase by 60 percent to meet the rising standard of living in rapidly developing nations.

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The Press asks: What are you currently reading?

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:01

By Caroline Rosacker

Each January The Guttenberg Press reaches out to area book lovers inquiring: What are you currently reading? Book reviews are listed in the order in which they were received.

Stephanie Radabaugh

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City budget process follows steps to April adoption

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 01/15/2025 - 10:00

By Shelia Tomkins

The City of Guttenberg is currently in the process of formulating its annual budget for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2026

The process follows steps and deadlines set out by the Iowa legislature and provides several opportunities for residents to weigh in on the budget.

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