There is a new addition to Peters Park as a public cabin has been placed. Josh Schaben, Monona County Conservation Director, said there had been lots of public interest in providing a cabin for the …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/11/25
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Wayne Neumann, Charter Oak resident, has taken it upon himself for a number of years to care for the plants in the arboretum which beautifies the main entrance to Charter Oak. He is tireless, …
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6/11/25
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As the end of the 2024-2025 school year wraps up, local educators were honored for their years of service. Three staff members at MVAO were recognized on May 30 during a staff lunch. Deanna Adler a …
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6/11/25
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As the school year came to an end, April and May were full of field trips for local students. I feel field trips are important for students. Students might ever get to experience these places …
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6/11/25
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On Sunday, April 27 the MVAO FFA Chapter held their annual FFA Awards Banquet. There were 85 members and guests present at the banquet. The banquet started off with the Opening Ceremonies and …
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Submitted by Emma Pithan
MVAO Chapter Reporter
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6/11/25
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Kyle Adkins, Khloe Alioth, Kaydee Allen, Kylee Allen, Hayden Armstead Maximillian Babl, Olivia Beeson, Madison Behrens, Cole Benson, Aubrey Berning, Will Berning, Teagan Blume, Jacob Bottjen, Kaitlyn …
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6/11/25
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Measuring spoons, a button tree, an Old Home owl and a very nice cigarette lighter are the picks of the week for this issue of the paper. You have heard of “money growing on trees”, but …
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6/11/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago June 11, 2015 Two former residents of the Ute area participated in the sixth annual Relay Iowa Run last weekend, June 5-7. Nathan Burbridge and Kasey Meseck Ruff were …
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6/11/25
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Here is a photo gallery from Memorial Day services around the Mapleton Press area.
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6/4/25
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Ashton was established in Section 28 & 29 of Ashton Township in 1854. In 1855 Ashton had laid out the town in 49 blocks. Each block had 14 lots and 13 outlets. Ashton was the first county seat. …
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6/4/25
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6/4/25
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I went to my first high school State Track Meet when I was in third grade. The weather was miserable (cold and rainy). We watched a coworker of my dad’s daughter run the 400 meter dash and the …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/4/25
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The World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be coming to Dunlap on Saturday, June 7. Dunlap Livestock found out about two years ago they would be hosting the 2025 event. “We think …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/4/25
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The MVAOCOU Class of 2025 was presented their diploma, awards, and scholarships on May 20 during commencement. Eighteen of these seniors received a scholarship from the Ortner Scholarship Foundation. …
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6/4/25
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Anton was born in Denmark on January 27, 1887. He was the third of seven children. As a young man he served in the Danish Army and learned the blacksmith trade. He left Denmark in 1911 and went on to …
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6/4/25
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This Friday through Sunday, the Dow House in Dow City will be the site of all kinds of activities for children and adults alike for the Dow House Rendezvous. The public is welcome. Traders will have …
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6/4/25
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The Top 10 Fundraisers for the American Heart Association at Mapleton Elementary got a chance to spray some special guess. Raleigh Weber, Mrkynlee Yockey, Trista Ohlmeier and Ava Kovarna have been …
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6/4/25
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The rural farm family and community live, work and grow in a unique environment. The setting offers special hazards unlike any other work site. Children and parents are exposed to hazards on the farm …
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6/4/25
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Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded each spring to area high school seniors and first-year college students that wish to pursue a career in a health-related field. The 2025 recipients are: Rylee …
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6/4/25
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The 2025 United State Academic Decathlon Nationals took place on May 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. More than 500 students from the United Stated competed. The Academic Decathlon team …
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6/4/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago June 4, 2015 Norman Petersen and Lloyd (Swede) Aronson were presented with certificates honoring their 60 years of continuous membership in the American Legion. The awards …
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6/4/25
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Feature stories are my favorite type of stories to write. When I started at the Mapleton Press, I didn’t write a lot but as I got to know the community, I started writing more and more. Now, I …
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5/28/25
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On Jace Henderson’s final throw of his high school career, he won a State title. His throw of 174 feet 1 inch won the Class 2A Discus title on Friday, May 23 at the State Track Meet held at …
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By Jenna Comes
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5/28/25
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Charter Oak-Ute fourth grade student Casey Skarin was honored earlier this month as a Kindest Kid in America. Kindest Kid in America is a tour of speakers that visit schools to talk about being kind. …
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By Jenna Comes
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5/28/25
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The summer library program at the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton will begin on Friday, May 30 (this will be the day to register). Registrations will be taken on other days if you cannot …
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5/28/25
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