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Wed
30
Jul

Law enforcement partnering for National Night Out

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/30/2025 - 08:24

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with local police departments, is hosting a National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, 22680 230th St, St. Olaf. 

This free event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and include food as well as a variety of activities with local law enforcement, emergency management, 911 and conservation. Enjoy K-9 demos, friendly law enforcement competitions, safety demos, a bouncy house, obstacle course and kids entertainment. 

Wed
23
Jul

Listening sessions highlight concerns about cancer in Iowa

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 08:48

Colleen Fowle, water programs director for the Iowa Environmental Council, leads a listening session at the Elkader Opera House on the evening of July 16. During the session, she encouraged the audience to share their stories about how cancer has affected them and their families.

By Steve Van Kooten

"Once cancer touches you, it doesn't really go anywhere," Katie Belser said at the Cancer in Iowa listening session on July 16.

The event took place at the Elkader Opera House at 5:30 p.m.

Wed
23
Jul

DroneXperts brings a vision to life and new opportunities for students

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 08:46

Mark Collins hopes DroneXperts will fill a need for drone training in the area, including in the agricultural setting. (Photo submitted)

DroneXperts students work on soldering an electric speed control. Collins welcomed the first group of students into the classroom in early June. (Press photo by Willis Patenaude)

By Willis Patenaude

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Zack Snyder’s Superman! No! They’re drones! Being flown by future drone operators studying at DroneXperts right in downtown Elkader.

The latest business to take flight in Elkader is the brainchild of Mark Collins, a man with deep roots in the community and an extensive background in aviation. He’s on a mission to build a professional, compliant drone workforce in northeast Iowa. 

Wed
23
Jul

City council turns over Revolving Loan Fund control

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 08:45

The Guttenberg city council at its monthly meeting on July 14 okayed a change in the administrative control of the Revolving Loan Fund,  heard a report on Stars and Stripes, and reviewed the rental policy for city gazebos.

GEIDC

Wed
16
Jul

A message of welcome from Guttenberg Mayor Fred Schaub

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:01

Guttenberg Mayor Fred Schaub extends a warm welcome to RAGBRAI LII. In the background is the south Guttenberg Marina, where riders will perform the traditional wheel dip at the end of the week. (Photo by Austin Greve)

Our community welcomes riders to Guttenberg for the sixth time in the history of RAGBRAI.  We consider it an honor to host riders again to our city, truly one of America’s most beautiful places.  

As mayor I believe I speak for our residents when I say that Guttenberg possesses natural beauty, but this is also backed up by Forbes Magazine that listed it as “one of the prettiest towns in America.” Bike riders will be entering Guttenberg from the west on the Garber Road (C7X), but no matter which way you enter our community, you will be awestruck by its impressive scenic beauty. 

Wed
16
Jul

Girls use lemonade, treats to help those in need

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 09:00

Alexis and Grace Mescher stand next to their sign on South First Avenue in Guttenberg on Thursday, July 10. The girls raised money for the Community Resource Center and other causes by selling lemonade and baked goods. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

By Steve Van Kooten

Passersby on South First Street in Guttenberg might have seen a big yellow sign advertising a lemonade and bake sale this past week. 

The promise of homemade treats is enough to get anyone to pull over, but Alexis and Grace Mescher aren't just trying to make a little spending money. They're selling those treats to help people in need.

Wed
16
Jul

Meeting on Pattison water withdrawal request is tentatively rescheduled

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 08:57

DNR says it won’t approve request until study is completed

By Audrey Posten

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has tentatively rescheduled a public meeting to share more information about Pattison Sand Company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton.

Wed
09
Jul

Poker run helps raise money for youth sports organization

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 08:06

By Steve Van Kooten

The first semi-annual golf cart poker run took place this past Saturday in Guttenberg.

The Run started at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Ballroom, with proceeds going to the Clayton Ridge Youth Sports (CRYS) Board for two new batting cages.

Wed
09
Jul

Vorwald is new Clayton County Assistant Attorney

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 08:05

Courtney Vorwald is the new Clayton County Assistant Attorney. Vorwald is a native of the county and most recently worked as an assistant county attorney in Delaware County.

By Willis Patenaude

On May 27, Courtney Vorwald was approved by the Board of Supervisors as the new Clayton County Assistant Attorney, allowing her to serve the place she was born and graduated from as a student at Central Community School. 

Wed
09
Jul

Donate blood and save a life in Guttenberg

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 08:03

LifeServe Blood Center and Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics continue to celebrate their partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, is the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to patients who entrust their care to Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

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