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May

Clayton Ridge School Board approves 2025-26 Calendar with four-day school week

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:22

By Steve Van Kooten

The Clayton Ridge School Board met on May 8 in the high school’s library, where they approved next year’s district calendar.

Superintendent Shane Wahls introduced the calendar proposed for the 2025-26 school year, which outlined the new four-day school schedule.

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May

Don J. Koss

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:20

Don J. Koss, 95, of Guttenberg, completed his earthly journey on May 10, 2025, at the Guttenberg Care Center surrounded by his loving family.

To honor Don’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 23, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garnavillo, with Pastor Gary Hatcher officiating. Family and friends of Don are invited to join in fellowship from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

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May

Teacher shares value of virtual learning

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:20

Karen Zuercher

By Audrey Posten

In a few short weeks, school classrooms will quiet as students and teachers head off to summer break. The quiet won’t come just in brick and mortar buildings, but also in the online learning spaces at Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA), a full-time online public school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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May

City of Garnavillo opposes water withdrawal request in letter to DNR

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:11

Residents also urge action from supervisors

 

By Audrey Posten

The city of Garnavillo last week issued a letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in opposition to Pattison Sand Company’s request to triple its current maximum water withdrawal quantity from 976.8 million gallons per year to 3.7 billion. 

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21
May

City council okays change in trash collection schedule

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:10

Guttenberg residents will soon see a change in their trash collection schedule. The city council, at its regular monthly meeting on May 12, approved a request from Adam Linden of Kluesner Sanitation to change the weekly trash and recycle collection day from Tuesday to Monday, and to also change half the town's recycle collection to the opposite week.  

Linden told the council that the request comes as a result of the company's plan to expand its operations in the area. He said his company would like to implement the Guttenberg change beginning June 2. The town will be split in half lengthwise with recycle/yard waste collection on alternate weeks.

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14
May

Michael R. Lehman

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:47

Michael “Mike” R. Lehman, 64, of New Vienna passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home following a long battle with cancer.

Visitation was Friday, May 9, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville and also Saturday before services at the funeral home.

Funeral services were Saturday, May 10, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna, conducted by Rev. Tony Kruse.

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14
May

Digital media students use skills in real world—including in The Press

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:45

Nicole DeGidio teaches Clayton Ridge’s new digital media class, where students like Lilly Meana are using what they’ve learned in real world scenarios—including on the pages of The Guttenberg Press. (Press photo by Audrey Posten)

By Audrey Posten

High school students in Clayton Ridge’s new digital media class are using what they’ve learned in real world scenarios—including on the pages of The Guttenberg Press.

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May

Career education programs showcase student achievement

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:45

“We wanted to do a project about water safety because, for swimming lessons, we do ages three to four, so we did a presentation about why water safety is important.” FCCLA members, including senior Ella Oberbreckling (pictured), participated worked on projects and competed in STAR events to display their skills communication, persuasion and problem solving. (Press photo by Steve Van Kooten)

By Steve Van Kooten

Four of Clayton Ridge School's Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) participated in a public presentation at the Driftwood Diner on April 30 at 6 p.m.

Participating organizations included the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the National FFA and SkillsUSA.

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May

RAGBRAI town hall meeting set for Thursday, May 22

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 08:37

The Guttenberg RAGBRAI committee invites residents and business owners to a town hall meeting to learn first-hand what the local committee has planned for the RAGBRAI weekends of Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, and the big day on Saturday, July 26.

The meeting is planned for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, in the third floor auditorium of the Guttenberg Municipal Building. 

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May

Tammy Jo Goodman

Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 08:58

Tammy Jo Goodman, 56, of Wauzeka Wis., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, after fighting cancer with incredible strength, determination, and positivity.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Tammy was born on March 14, 1969, in Boscobel, Wis. to Tanda (Lund) Featherston. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1987.

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