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Mickey J. Phillips

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:49

Mickey J. Phillips, 62, of Farmersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye.

Private family burial will be at Hawkeye Cemetery. 

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Charlene G. Andregg

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:49

Charlene G. Andregg, 93, of Guttenberg, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. 

There will be a private family service at a later date. 

Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

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Helen King

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:48

Helen King, 99, wife of the late Jay King, passed away on June 2, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at Beecher and Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn.

She will be privately laid to rest with her husband Jay at the CT State Veterans’ Cemetery. 

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Family farm honored at Iowa State Fair

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:43

On Aug. 18 the Friedlein family was recognized at the Iowa State Fair as Century and Heritage Farm owners. From left are Jeff, Kari, and Larry Friedlein; Brandon and Margo Friedlein; and Nick and Taylor Chase and their three children, Levi, Maisyn and Sylvia. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

On Aug. 18 four generations of the Friedlein family of rural Guttenberg were honored at the Iowa State Fair as Century and Heritage Farm owners. To qualify for the prestigious award 40-acres of land must be owned by a family for at least 150 years. 

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Sweers inducted into Hall of Fame

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:41

Bob Sweers, number 32 with the Britt Eagles, scored 28 points and had two 2-point conversions during the State Championship game against Mount Vernon played at Kennick Stadium, University of Iowa. The Eagles beat the Mustangs 34 - 13. (Photo submitted)

By Caroline Rosacker

On Aug. 26 former Clayton Ridge middle school teacher and coach Bob Sweers of Guttenberg was inducted into the inaugural Athletes Hall of Fame in his hometown of Britt during halftime of the season opener football game. 

"They introduced us at halftime and a reception followed at the country club," Sweers commented. "I was humbled and honored."

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Marina rental agreement is council topic

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:38

By Shelia Tomkins

At the regular monthly meeting on Sept. 12, the Guttenberg city council reviewed the new CV/Chamber director agreement and discussed marina slip rental rules.  

On hand for the meeting were Mayor Fred Schaub, councilmembers Michelle Geuder, Steve Bahls, Jane Parker, Austin Greve and Mandy Ludovissy. Assistant City Manager Jamie Blume attended in the absence of City Manager Denise Schneider.

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GEIDC awarded $2.7 million to expand social services

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 08:37

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Gov. Reynolds announced $40 million in grant funding for 24 projects through the Nonprofit Innovation Fund, enabling Iowa non-profits to expand services to help more Iowans. 

The Guttenberg Economical and Industrial Development Committee (GEIDC) was awarded a grant through the fund in the amount of $2.7 million to expand social services access and to address Guttenberg’s senior housing needs. 

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James P. Deutmeyer

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:12

James P. Deutmeyer of Guttenberg passed away Sept. 3, 2022 after a battle with cancer.

Iowa Cremation is in charge of his final care. A celebration of life for Jim’s friends and family will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Ss. Peter and Paul cemetery. 

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Ramona Bahls

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:11

Ramona Bahls, 81, of Garnavillo died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury surrounded by family.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 6, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, conducted by Rev. Gary Hatcher. Visitation was before services at the church.

Interment was at Garnavillo Community Cemetery.

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Music lineup for GermanFest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:10

The Guttenberg GermanFest committee has a great lineup of musical entertainment for this year's celebration to be held Sept. 23-24, featuring both old and new favorites.

Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen will kick off the festival, playing from 6-10 p.m. Friday evening in the main festival tent. The four-piece polka band has been a crowd favorite at previous celebrations.

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