• • COU holding fundraiser to help with cost of field trips

    Charter Oak-Ute has been using the Believe Kids Fundraising for the past 12 years to help the school raise money for classroom needs, technology …

  • Fire Prevention Week

    During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) area fire departments help spread the word about fire prevention. In Schleswig, the fire department held …

  • Fire Prevention Week

    During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) area fire departments help spread the word about fire prevention. In Schleswig, the fire department held …

• • A View from the Hills...Artistic Talents

    After interviewing Annie Porter about the Hills, Art and More event, Donna and I went to the website to learn more about each artist and we are …

  • History behind the Ring House

    "The Rings lived in the home most of their married life, with the exception of several years when they resided in Onawa while he worked in the …

  • Donation to Fire Departments

    The Hoffman Agency in Mapleton presented each Mapleton and Castana Fire Department with a check for $1,500 from the Farmers Mutual Fire …

• • COU Class of 1996 reunion

    The Charter Oak-Ute Class of 1996 held their 30 year class reunion on October 3 at The COB in Charter Oak. The evening was spent reminiscing …

  • Area Briefs from October 15

    October 15 Iowa Storm Chasers
Have you ever wondered what it is like to chase a storm? Come to the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library on …

  • Years Ago from October 15

    Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago October 13, 2016 Nancy McGrain of Monona County and Ken and Collette Huntley of Crawford County were inducted into …

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