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Hailey Meseck of Charter Oak has been able to participate in several travel and volunteer opportunities during her time at Buena Vista University (BVU). She is currently completing her final semester …
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3/19/25
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Former Charter Oak-Ute Superintendent Rollie Wiebers was inducted to the IHSAA Officials Hall of Fame. He was honored during the 2025 IHSAA State Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 14. Rollie …
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3/19/25
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Two members of the MVAOCOU Dance Team, Delaney Welte and Renee Oberreuter, were selected to the 2025 All Iowa Honor Dance Team. The girls performed at the Girls State Basketball Tournament.
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3/19/25
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When preparing the Years Ago for March, I learned that March is Music in Schools Month. In my close to 15 years at the Mapleton Press, I have attended a number of music concerts at MVAO, MVAOCOU, …
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By Jenna Comes
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3/19/25
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The Mapleton Starspinners 4-H Club gathered at ‘The Mansion’ on February 8, at 9 a.m. To get everyone’s wiggles out, Layla Kuehn taught us a new game she had created. The meeting …
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By Lydia Grell, Reporter
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3/19/25
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On Tuesday, March 11, six 5th & 6th grade students from Schleswig Middle School participated in the SW Iowa Choral Directors Association Elementary/Middle School Honor Choir. The concert featured …
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3/19/25
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It was 50 years ago the Maple Valley Rambleretts had a magical postseason run that ended with a third place finish at the State Tournament in Des Moines.
To advance to the State Tournament, the …
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3/19/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago March 19, 2015 The 2015 Class 1A State Runner-Up Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto Rams, who took second place at the 2015 Boys State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena …
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3/19/25
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In celebration of Arbor Day on April 25, Monona County Conservation is giving away free trees for planting. On Saturday, April 26, look for a Monona County Conservation vehicle in each location at …
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3/19/25
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The Ram Ball will be held on Saturday, March 22 at the Anthon Event Center. Doors opening at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. The event will honor former wrestling Coach Dick …
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3/19/25
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Three MVAOCOU basketball seniors: Makylnee Yockey, Reagan Seuntjens and Trista Ohlmeier each reached 1,000 career points while helping the Rams to a 20-3 record. “These three seniors have had a …
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By Jenna Comes
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3/12/25
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Sioux City is teaming up with St. John's United Methodist Church in Mapleton for a special Lenten project, the "Lenten Tree Project." The mission of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is …
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By Jenna Comes
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3/12/25
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The Western Valley Conference 7-12 Grade Vocal Festival took place on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Woodbury Central CSD in Moville. The Western Valley Conference schools participating were Kingsley …
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3/12/25
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Stop at the library for some Unsolicited Advice. Monona County Reads book chosen for 2025 is Jesse Q. Sutanto's Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. Each library will offer a brief program …
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3/12/25
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First Security Bank/ The Ohana Foundation made a $20,000 donation to Willow Vale Golf Course to help with the purchase of a lawn mower needed for the golf course. Pictured is Nate LeFebvre, Chris …
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3/12/25
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On February 20, three FFA members went to sub-districts in Akron. Sara Rosener and Jenna Rosener received Gold and will advance to Districts in Chapter Program. Claire Schumacher received Bronze in …
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Burgess Health Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®. This award signifies that Burgess is in the top 11% of …
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3/12/25
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Students at area schools celebrated Read Across America with different activities including special dress up days, guest readers and Schleswig finished their One Book One School.
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3/12/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago March 12, 2015 Maple Valley-Anthon Oto made 12 free throws in the fourth quarter to hold on as they opened the 2015 Class 1A State Boys Basketball Tournament with a 51-45 …
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3/12/25
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The annual 4-H Volunteer/Leader’s Recognition Banquet was held Sunday, February 2, at the Onawa Community Center in Onawa with over 70 4-H volunteers, leaders and spouses attending on a …
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3/5/25
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A handful of Schleswig students recently earned honors for their artwork. Stacie Escobar (Kindergarten) and Kira Hagen(1st grade) had their artwork chosen for inclusion in the special Art Educators …
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3/5/25
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On February 13, the Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig hosted their annual Grandparents and Special Guests Day. The morning was spent having fun and making memories for the preschool students …
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3/5/25
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The MVAOCOU Ram Speech team competed in District Individual Speech Competition in Whiting on Saturday, March 1. Ada Gee and Nina McMillen competed in Solo Improvisation, Caitlee Koenigs competed in …
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3/5/25
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After kicking off my 5th biannual 36 County Tour on Thursday, Feb. 20 with a town hall in Cherokee, I kept my travels going on Friday, Feb. 21 to hear more about the concerns and perspectives of …
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By Randy Feenstra
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3/5/25
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The Stub Gray Shooting Range at Little Sioux Park near Correctionville, is expected to open on Saturday, March 1, pending favorable weather conditions. Users are reminded that the range will be open …
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3/5/25
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