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24
Dec

Clayton Ridge School responds to district rating from DOE

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/24/2025 - 14:49

The Clayton Ridge School District sent out a letter to parents and guardians on Dec. 16 regarding their rating from the Iowa School Performance Profiles (ISPP) released by the Iowa Department of Education.

The letter, signed by District Superintendent Shane Wahls, says Clayton Ridge's district rating came in as Needs Improvement.

Ratings included exceptional, high performing, commendable, acceptable, needs improvement and priority.

Wed
17
Dec

Ronald C. "Jud" Judkins

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:08

Ronald Chester Judkins “Jud” departed this world peacefully, surrounded by family, on Dec. 11, 2025, in Guttenberg. 

A funeral service will be held at a later time to honor Jud’s life and the legacy he leaves behind. The family wishes to invite all who knew him to join in celebrating his remarkable journey. Details on these arrangements will be shared at a later date.

Wed
17
Dec

The Rev. Gary Hatcher reflects on 48 years of ministry

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:06

Pastor Gary Hatcher and wife Jackie are looking forward to retirement and have purchased a home in Guttenberg. (Press photo by Lu Kahle)

By Dorothy R. Wendel

As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, The Reverend Gary Hatcher is about to hang up his church vestments after 48 years of witnessing for and proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord. He has ministered to seven parishes during his tenure as God’s servant, his last call being pastor of St. Paul Lutheran in Garnavillo and First Lutheran in McGregor.

Wed
17
Dec

Short agenda for last meeting of the year

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:06

 t its last regular meeting of the year on Dec. 8, the Guttenberg city council okayed a storm water improvement project, approved the collective bargaining agreement with city employees, and raised garbage rates.

Storm sewer project

Wed
17
Dec

Clayton Ridge Board, administration face community criticism

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:05

By Steve Van Kooten

Clayton Ridge's Board of Directors and members of the administration face criticism from the community during the board's meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Wed
10
Dec

Clayton Ridge Elementary students hold winter concert in Garnavillo

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:27

Clayton Ridge Elementary students ushered in the holiday season with a winter concert. Pre-schoolers through 5th graders joined together for a medley of winter favorites, concluding with sing-alongs with a packed audience at the Garnavillo Gymnasium.

Clayton Ridge Elementary held their winter concert on Dec. 4 in the Garnavillo Gymnasium, which hosted a packed crowd of parents and community members. The concert began shortly after 2 p.m.

The concert featured musical performances from students in pre-school through 5th grade, opening with a story, “Tales and Tunes of the Season,” told to the audience by Elementary Principal Laura Bilden.

Wed
10
Dec

Support group offers connection for local caregivers

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:26

By Kaitlyn Kuehl-Berns

The month of November was recognized as National Family Caregiver Month to raise awareness and express gratitude for the hard work and value provided by the over 53 million family caregivers across the country. 

In Iowa, approximately 27 percent of adults, or 657,000 people, are family caregivers. These caregivers play an important role in supporting individuals through personal care, medical care and other life-management tasks.

Tue
02
Dec

Northeast Iowa Vietnam Vets eying Giard location for memorial

Submitted by agreve on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:08

The Northeast Iowa Vietnam Veterans Association is eying a location along U.S. Highway 18, at Giard, to honor Vietnam War veterans. The veterans are proposing to erect two shelters on the site, one of which would store and display the association’s Vietnam War memorial float, which honors area veterans who died in the war. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

The Northeast Iowa Vietnam Veterans Association is eying a location along U.S. Highway 18, at Giard, to honor Vietnam War veterans.

The organization—made up of Vietnam veterans from Allamakee, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette and Winneshiek counties—is collaborating with local Eagle Scouts, the Clayton County Historic Preservation Commission and potentially the Giard Methodist Church on the effort, tentatively called the Giard Memorial Park.

Tue
02
Dec

Program continues to engage people with memory loss and their caregivers

Submitted by agreve on Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:07

One favored SPARK! program included a Maiden Voyage boat tour on the Mississippi River. (Photo submitted)

By Audrey Posten

For the past year, a monthly cultural program at the Driftless Area Wetlands Centre in Marquette has been forging connections for people with memory loss and their caregivers, bringing people together for an hour of learning, fun and friendship.

Wed
26
Nov

Ronald L. Backes

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 08:17

Ronald Lester Backes, 69, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at his home. 

Visitation was Wednesday Nov. 19, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg.

Inurnment was at Dubuque Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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