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Charter Oak receives grant for 200 trees

After a storm passed through the Charter Oak area a couple of months ago, several branches and whole trees came down as a result. Brent Friedrichs, a Charter Oak city council member, said there …

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- Ram Athletes of the Decade - Part Four: TOP TEN: Number 5-1
  
  #5 Derik Bailey, Class of 2014Cross Country and WrestlingDerik Bailey was a three-time state qualifier in wrestling as he wrestled 132 lbs. his …
- Where Are They Now: Charter Oak-Ute graduate takes to the skies
  
  Paul Ladwig always knew he wanted to fly. “My parents still have a little piece of paper from kindergarten saying that’s what I was going to …
- Maple Heights completes beautification project in Mapleton
  
  On Wednesday, Oct. 14, it was a beautiful day for a little painting in Mapleton, and that's what a group from Maple Heights did.Some of the …
- Update on area Halloween activities
  
  A number of activities are scheduled in the area to celebrate Halloween. Some activities have been changed a little this year do to …
- Area Briefs from Oct. 20, 2020
  
  October 24Mapleton Fire Dept. Fall FundraiserThe Mapleton Fire Dept. will be holding their fall fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Mapleton …
- Six candidates nominated for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Crawford County Council
  
  Six Crawford County residents have been nominated for four-year terms on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Extension Council by …
- Christian Women’s Club cancelled and rescheduled
  
  It was a last minute decision to cancel the Christian Women’s Club luncheon on Oct.21, and even though an effort was made to contact people, …
- Schleswig Auxiliary 3930 October meeting notes
  
  Pam called the meeting to order. We are now 100% membership, and we just lost a member – Artie Christiansen. Our trip to Templeton was very …
- Mapleton Starspinners 4-H Club begins a new club year
  
  The Mapleton Starspinners 4-H Club started their new club year with a split meeting on Saturday, Oct. 4. Half of the members came bright and …

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O’Connell earns all-conference as Rams compete at WVC meet

The Western Valley Conference cross country meet was held on Oct. 17 in Onawa. Hannah O’Connell earned all-conference honors as she … Read More

Raiders beat the Rams in regular season finale

The Raiders of East Sac County threw the ball, ran the ball, and stopped the Rams offense all night on Friday, Oct. 9, as they beat … Read More

Rams compete in two cross country meets

On Oct. 6, MVAOCOU traveled to Kingsley for Kingsley-Pierson Invitational. Hannah O’Connell was the top finisher for the Rams as … Read More

Ram Athletes of the Decade - Part Two - HONORABLE MENTION

Sam Halbur, Class of 2014Volleyball, Track, and Softball Sam Halbur didn’t any time waste making an impact on the volleyball … Read More

Ram Athletes of the Decade - Part One - HONORABLE MENTION

SUMMER BEERY, Class of 2015Golf Summer Beery earned first-team all-conference honors in golf four times during her high school … Read More

Welcome to “Ram Athletes of the Decade”

Over the last 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to cover MVAO (now MVAOCOU) Rams athletics. I have seen these student-athletes … Read More

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Obituaries

Obituary...Brady Leroy Hanson, 76

Brady Leroy Hanson, 76, of Castana, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, of a sudden illness. A Funeral Service was held at 11 … Read More

Obituary...Artis Ann Christiansen, 88

Artis Ann Christiansen was born on May 17, 1932, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothea (Peters) Schwarz. She was born in the Ida Grove … Read More

Obituary... Grace Mathews, 90

Grace Elaine Mathews was born on July 31, 1930, to John and Pearl (Beebe) Gipper in Fremont Township, Fayette County, Iowa. She … Read More

Obituary...Ricky Lane, 72

Ricky Ray Lane, 72, of Jefferson, S.D., formerly of Ute, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s … Read More

Obituary...Christy “Mzdazey” Hamman, 61

Christy D. Hamman, 61, of Ida Grove, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove. No public … Read More

Obituary... Bonnie Reed, 64

Bonnie Sue Reed, 64, of Charter Oak, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at her residence of Charter Oak. Private Family … Read More

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Birthdays

Loretta Petersen-Arnold 100th birthday celebration

The family of Loretta Petersen-Arnold is hosting a drive by celebration from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 22, to celebrate her 100th birthday. Loretta will be in sitting in her driveway and …

Frances Ann Nemitz celebrates 80th birthday

Frances Ann Nemitz will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 12. A card shower is being hosted from her by Cristi and the grandkids. Card may be mailed to 1439 N. 5th St. EXT, …

Anniversaries

Bob and Linda Otto celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Bob and Linda Otto celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 5. Bob Otto and Linda Uhl were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mapleton on Sept. 5, 1970. They made their home and …

Engagements

Goslar, Gustin announce upcoming wedding

Whitney Goslar and Robert Gustin announce their upcoming wedding. Their wedding will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mapleton. Parents are Mitch and Amanda …

Births

Four generations

With the recent birth of Tucker Berry, four generations of the family gathered together. Pictured are, on the left, Great-Grandpa Joe Fleck of Rodney; on the right, Grandpa Earl DeVries of Little …

Weddings

Kolbe-Weed wed on June 6

Lisa Kolbe and Tanner Weed, both of Harlan, exchanged marriage vows on June 6, 2020, at The Stables at Copper Ridge on Denison. Rev. AL Hazelton performed the 6 p.m. double ring ceremony. Parents …