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Wed
05
Nov

Garnavillo time capsule unearths 25-year-old memories Next generation buries new capsule to be unearthed in 2050

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 09:00

All of the 2025 items were placed in this orange marine storage box, which was buried in the same location next to the city parks steps. Clayton Ridge third graders brought their own small shovels to the Oct. 17 event and, one scoop at a time, helped cover the time capsule. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Clayton Ridge students, members of the Garnavillo Community Boosters and other Garnavillo residents gathered at the city park on Oct. 17 to unveil a 25-year-old time capsule and bury a new one for the next generation to unearth in 2050.

The 2000 capsule was a collaborative effort between the Garnavillo Community Boosters and Rondee Troester’s third grade class from that year.

Wed
05
Nov

Clayton Ridge students will present pair of one-act plays

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:59

From left, Quinn Breuer-Walker, Ava Miller, Juan Sandoval, Lena Hatcher, Amelia Brenner, Lainey Hansel and Katherine Wilker are members of the cast of the play “This is a Test” by Stephen Gregg. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Clayton Ridge students will take the stage in Garnavillo this weekend for a pair of comedic one-act plays.

“This is a Test” by Stephen Gregg shows a student who has a neurodivergent mind in the midst of a big test. 

Wed
05
Nov

Clayton County benefits from opioid settlement funds

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:58

Jessica Goltz, the founder and president of Seva Health, and Adam Sadewasser, the prevention coordinator at Substance Abuse Services of Clayton County, serve with Clayton County Supervisor Steve Doeppke, Clayton County Assistant Attorney Courtney Vorwald and Clayton County Deputy Sheriff Mark Kautman on the Opioid Settlement Funds Committee.

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

Over the past few years, numerous settlements have been reached in an effort led by state attorney generals to hold pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies accountable for the role they played in the opioid crisis that continues to impact communities across the nation.

Wed
05
Nov

Honor Flight program Nov. 11 at Municipal Building

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:57

Since 2011, over 3,000 Iowa veterans have been honored for their service with a special trip to Washington, D.C., courtesy of Sullivan-Hartogh-Davis Cedar Valley Honor Flight. 

In 2010, what began as a simple conversation between local media mogul Jim Coloff and Black Hawk County Supervisor Craig White soon became an effort to establish Waterloo as an Honor Flight hub. Less than a year later, the first group of eastern Iowa veterans arrived in Washington, D.C. for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the national monuments and memorials erected in their honor.

Wed
29
Oct

City council candidates talk progress, future of Guttenberg

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:39

Michelle Geuder

Mandy Ludovissy

Brian Rodenberg

In less than a week, Guttenberg voters will choose between four candidates running for city council.

Councilmembers Stephan Bahl, Mandy Ludovissy and Michelle Geuder are running to retain their seat, while Brian Rodenberg is looking to unseat one of them for a spot in the Council Chambers.

Voters can choose three of the four candidates on the ballot. Council members serve a four-year term.

Wed
29
Oct

Hinson helps county celebrate Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:38

Mike Erickson, president of the Clayton County Development Group, poses with U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and CCDG Executive Director Darla Kelchen at the Oct. 8 event celebrating the new Clayton County Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund for new builds. (Press photo by Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns)

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

On Oct. 8, U.S. Rep. from Iowa’s second district, Ashley Hinson, joined members from local organizations to celebrate the completion of a four-year effort to establish the Clayton County Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund.

Wed
22
Oct

School board candidates weigh in before November’s election

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:31

Jason Bittner

Jessica Bittner

Michelle Dodgen

Mike Finnegan

Ellen Johnson

Korey Wilker

Melissa Wilker

On Nov. 4, seven candidates will be on the ballot for three openings on the Clayton Ridge Board of Directors.

Board President Jessica Bittner, Mike Finnegan and Ellen Johnson are running for reelection, while Jason Bittner, Korey Wilker, Melissa Wilker and Michelle Mertens-Dodgen are challenging for spot at the table.

Directors serve a four-year term, according to the Clayton County election roster.

Wed
22
Oct

City council meets for routine monthly session

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 14:29

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on Oct. 13 heard funding requests from two Clayton County entities, listened to a resident concerned about engine brake noise, and began the budget process for the coming fiscal year by setting a workshop for Nov. 17.

Clayton County Development Group

Wed
15
Oct

Sand touts working together during stop in Clayton County

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 08:03

During a visit to Clayton County on Oct. 8, Iowa State Auditor and Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand touted the benefits of finding common ground and working together across political backgrounds. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Iowa State Auditor and Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand visited Clayton County last week as part of his annual 100-stop tour around the state. 

Speaking in the Central State Bank Community Room in Elkader on Oct. 8, Sand, who is from Decorah and whose mom worked for 20 years at Keystone AEA, said the stop felt “like I’m close to home.”

Wed
15
Oct

Field day educates attendees on Clayton County roadside management

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 08:02

Residents learned more about Clayton County roadside management during a field day in Elkader on Sept. 6. The event was led by Clayton County Roadside Manager and Weed Commissioner Adam Lake, left, in partnership with Trees Forever. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

Residents learned more about Clayton County roadside management during a field day in Elkader on Sept. 6. The event was led by Clayton County Roadside Manager and Weed Commissioner Adam Lake, in partnership with Trees Forever.

Bri Hull, the northeast Iowa field coordinator with Trees Forever, said field days are part of Trees Forever’s Stewards of the Beautiful Land Program, funded through the Living Roadway Trust Fund (LRTF). 

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