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Jun

Lee A. Horstman

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 08:32

Lee A. Horstman, of Davenport, formerly of Guttenberg, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Genesis Hospital in Davenport.

Visitation and Funeral services were Tuesday, June 17, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Lee was born on Oct. 12, 1965, in Dubuque, son of James and Ruth (Bolsinger) Horstman. He graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg High School. 

Wed
18
Jun

Museum Crawl invites people to explore Clayton County’s rich history

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 08:28

History is coming alive this June with the launch of the first-ever Clayton County Museum Crawl. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can explore the rich and diverse history housed within 13 Clayton County museums. Lisa and Katelyn Kies of Colesburg picked up their Passports to the Past at the Lockmaster’s House Heritage Museum in Guttenberg on June 7. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

Carol DeSotel shows Bonnie and Ed James the 1902 Crestmobile owned by James O. Crosby, which is a highlight at the Garnavillo Historical Museum. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

History is coming alive this June with the launch of the first-ever Clayton County Museum Crawl. Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can explore the rich and diverse history housed within 13 Clayton County museums.

Wed
18
Jun

Police Chief weighs in on new officer for department

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 08:14

By Steve Van Kooten

Earlier this year, the Guttenberg Police Department hired a fifth police officer. According to Police Chief Derek Chambers, the additional officer will provide multiple benefits to the city’s police force, including a change to the officers' schedule.

Wed
18
Jun

Council hears RAGBRAI updates, crisis response canine request

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 08:14

At its monthly meeting on June 9, the Guttenberg city council heard an update on the upcoming July RAGBRAI weekends and okayed a request to move forward on a local crisis response canine team for the Guttenberg  Police Department. 

RAGBRAI update

Dan Kuempel and Nancy McClellan of the local RAGBRAI committee were on hand to give the council an update on the event and to request street closings on the two weekends that riders will be in Guttenberg.

Wed
11
Jun

Marlene J. McLane

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:41

Marlene J. McLane passed peacefully from her earthly life on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She lived enthusiastically and courageously until her final days, and those who knew her will remember her boundless spirit.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, June 7, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Guttenberg. Rev. Marvin Bries will officiate with Rev. Paul Kwaku Ameyaw concelebrating. Deacon Jim Pfaffly will assist.

Wed
11
Jun

Market Nights to be featured at River of Music this season

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:40

The popular River of Music concert series in Guttenberg's Ingleside Park will have a new feature this summer — Market Night will be set up for two concert nights, the first one on Friday, June 20, and the second on Friday, Aug. 8.

Market Night will give local businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services at booths near the music venue. Participating businesses will feature various offerings, such as give-aways, free samples, discounts, career opportunities and items for sale.

Wed
11
Jun

Clayton County Engineer goes over infrastructure projects

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:39

Clayton County Engineer Casey Stickfort points at a map while reviewing past and future bridge and roadwork projects. (Photo by Willis Patenaude)

The now-finished 300th Street bridge project started in December 2024. The bridge was structurally deficient and needed to be replaced at a cost of $375,000, paid for through federal funds. Work was done by Taylor Construction. (Photo courtesy of Clayton County Iowa Road Department)

By Willis Patenaude

Clayton County Engineer Casey Stickfort recently shared an update on county bridge projects, road work plans and a pricey new soy-based asphalt.

Efforts continue after $100 million was invested last year to repair, rehab or replace Iowa’s aging bridge infrastructure. According to data from the National Bridge Inventory, Iowa leads the nation for bridges in poor condition at over 22 percent. 

Wed
11
Jun

DNR puts off June meeting on Pattison water permit

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:37

By Audrey Posten

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is backtracking on its previous plan to hold a public meeting or open house this month to share more information about Pattison Sand Company’s request to dramatically increase water withdrawals at its mining operation near Clayton. 

A DNR water use permit summary report says Pattison would like to modify a permit to triple its current maximum water withdrawal quantity from 976.8 million gallons per year to 3.7 billion.

Wed
04
Jun

Shirley A. Leliefeld

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 08:04

Shirley A. Leliefeld, 84, of Guttenberg, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 9 - 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Guttenberg, prior to funeral services.

Wed
04
Jun

Janice “Jan” L. Marting

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 08:04

Janice “Jan” Louise Marting, 82, of Mason, Ohio, entered Eternal Life on May 20, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Gina (J.T.) Marshall of Mason, OH; her son, James (Sarah) Pettit of Minneapolis, Minn.; and five beloved grandchildren, Kathryn, Logan, and Alyson Marshall, and Isabella and Quinn Pettit; two brothers, Dale (Penny) Marting of West Chicago, Ill., and Merlan (Mary Lee) Marting of Dubuque; three Godchildren, Stacey Fowler of Martinez, Calif., Linda Moore of Amarillo, Texas, and Trent Marting of Dubuque; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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