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Wed
24
Jul

Umbrella Arts Alluring Waters fundraiser


Umbrella Arts and "Alluring Waters" committee member Sherry Oliver (center) goes over project plans with city council and other UA members at the project site on Schiller St. and Highway 52. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Umbrella Arts (UA), in partnership with the City of Guttenberg and Iowa artist Tim Adams, are pleased to announce project plans for Schiller Street and Highway 52. The "Alluring Waters" project is designed to encourage travelers off Highway 52 to see the Mississippi River, Guttenberg's natural treasure, and explore the historic downtown.

Council seeks input

Wed
24
Jul

Divine Current Wellness offers holistic health


Divine Current Wellness offers alternative and holistic health services by highly-specialized licensed practitioners. From left are owner Sadie Hefel, Madison Meyer, Lisa Hefel and Hannah Whetston. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker 

Divine Current Wellness, located at 531 South 1st Street in Guttenberg, offers alternative and holistic health services by highly-specialized licensed practitioners to assist with mind relaxation, body restoration and soul replenishing. 

Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Divine Current Wellness owner Sadie Hefel draws from 11 years of experience in assisting clients to live their best life. 

Wed
24
Jul

Disaster declaration for Clayton County

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on July 16 for Clayton County in response to severe weather and flooding beginning June 26, 2024.

The governor’s proclamation activated the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy program for Clayton County.

Wed
17
Jul

Moser named Emergency Manager of the Year


Clayton County Emergency Management Director Sarah Moser was recognized for her contribution to the profession and named Emergency Manager of the Year at the Iowa Emergency Management Association’s annual banquet. Also pictured are Emergency Management Commission of the Year awardees, Scott County EMA and the Mitch Nordmeyer Pillar of the Community award recipient, Buchanan County EMA. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

Times-Register

Tornadoes, flooding. It’s often severe weather and natural disaster response that comes to mind when one thinks of emergency management’s role in a county.

While a significant part of it, acknowledged Clayton County Emergency Management Director Sarah Moser, “there’s so much more.”

Wed
17
Jul

Resource Center offers help with back-to-school supplies


The Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics Family Resource Center is offering assistance with and accepting donations for school supplies for the 2024-25 school year. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Studies show that sending a child to school full equipped and ready to learn with supplies of their own can improve grades, increase creativity, develop positive attitudes toward learning, and improve behavior, peer relationships and self image.

Wed
17
Jul

Council okays fifth police officer position

By Shelia Tomkins

The Guttenberg city council has approved a request from Police Chief Derek Chambers to add a fifth officer position to the force. The action came at the council’s monthly meeting on July 8.

Wed
10
Jul

Area Scout cleans cemetery headstones


Dominique "Dom" Mast of Guttenberg organized and researched a project to clean the headstones at St. John's Cemetery located on Jolly Ridge Road for his Eagle Scout project. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Working towards becoming an Eagle Scout can be a lengthy process. Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts earn this classification. It is considered the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program by the Boy Scouts of America.  

Dominique "Dom" Mast, son of Joe and Dana Mast of Guttenberg, earned his Eagle Scout ranking following the completion of his Eagle Scout project. 

Wed
10
Jul

Grandaughter rides in Texas 4000 for Cancer


Allie Rossmiller, who is riding in the Texas 4000 for Cancer, has many fond memories of spending every summer in Eastern Iowa visiting family including her grandparents, Barbara and Richard Schoenauer, who own a second home in Guttenberg. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

University of Texas student Allie Rossmiller and her fellow teammates are pedaling their bikes from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska in the Texas 4000 for Cancer, a non-profit dedicated to the fight against cancer. 

Wed
03
Jul

Susan G. Komen volunteer supports cause for 20+ years


Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure volunteer and Umbrella Arts member Patty Schwarz of Guttenberg planted the limestone planters in the community's historic downtown district with annuals that will bloom pink, representing breast cancer awareness.(Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

Inspired by the loss of several loved ones, Patty Schwarz of Guttenberg has been raising funds and awareness for the past 20 years for the Susan G. Komen – Race for the Cure breast cancer awareness organization. 

Susan G. Komen

Wed
03
Jul

Summer reading program


Micah Castillo, grandson of Roger and Barb Moser of Guttenberg, was introduced to a trio of exotic snakes at a Guttenberg Public Library program on June 21. (Press photo by Caroline Rosacker)

By Caroline Rosacker 

The Guttenberg Public Library's summer reading program/challenge Adventure Begins at the Library! Read, Explore, Create, Discover! began June 21, with an exotic animal program sponsored by Guttenberg Industries and presented by Dr. Mike Bechtel, Associate Professor of Science Education at Wartburg College, followed by a visit from Osborne on June 26. 

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