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COU students qualify for World Odyssey of the Mind …

5/20/2021
On April 10, the two Charter Oak-Ute teams consisting of seven students per team competed at the State Odyssey of the Mind Competition.  The team that competed in Problem 3--Omer and the …

Rosener holds last concert at Schleswig School

5/20/2021
Schleswig’s 5th-8th grade spring concert had a bitter-sweet ending as it was the final concert for vocal/band teacher Angie Rosener after 20 years at the school. She started at the Schleswig …

Forbes qualifies for State

5/20/2021
MVAOCOU had one athlete qualify for the Class 2A State Track meet as junior Will Forbes jumped 6-2 to qualify for State.“He overcame adversity, cleared his mind and focused on his next …

Work gets underway on childcare center in Schleswig

5/20/2021
Dirt work got underway on Monday, May 10 for the Under The Son Childcare in Schleswig. Pictured are board members: Tiffany Schneider, Laura Ernst, Hayley Meseck, Maria Valdez, Ruth Hernandez, Taylor …

Mapleton Pool kicks off fundraiser

5/20/2021
The Mapleton Pool is asking for support as the pool is in need of a few updates. These updates include repairing the walls, a new heater, new tarps and various other improvements. Currently the cost …

Craig to miss commencement ceremony

5/20/2021
When the MVAOCOU Class of 2021 walks into the gym for commencement on Sunday, May 23, Chris Craig will be on his way to Sioux Falls. Because of his commitment with the Air Force, he won’t be …

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine from Burgess Public Health

5/20/2021
Burgess Public Health announced on Friday, May 14 that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in clinics in Monona County.Starting Wednesday, May 19, and continuing every Wednesday moving forward, …

Monona County Farm Bureau recognizes May Beef Month

5/20/2021
More than 8 in 10 Iowa grocery shoppers eat beef weekly, according to Iowa Farm Bureau’s Food and Farm Index. In honor of May Beef Month, Monona County Farm Bureau wishes to thank the community …

Kovarna performed with NW Iowa Honors Orchestra

5/20/2021
MVAOCOU High School student, Emily Kovarna, recently performed as a member of the Northwest Iowa Honors Orchestra.  Kovarna was selected by audition as one of two high school bassoonists in the …

MVAOCOU musicians participate in festival

5/20/2021
Six MVAOCOU High School instrumental musicians participated in the Iowa High School Music Association State Solo/Small Ensemble Festival.  The students prepared a solo and submitted a video of …