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Kennebec is located six miles northeast of Onawa. It was never a platted town. In the early days there was a good place to camp on the bank of the Little Sioux River. Pioneers coming through the …
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1/15/26
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In January 2025, the Castana American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and the Castana American Legion Auxiliary started to raise funds to repair the the Veterans Honor Wall in the Castana City …
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By Jenna Comes
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1/13/26
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Shenandoah head football coach, former Schleswig coach, Skip Eckhardt is among four new members of the Iowa Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Eckhardt, who led the Mustangs to the state …
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1/13/26
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The Basic Fund, Inc is sponsoring the Christmas Tree of Lights in Schleswig. Funds from the memorial will be used to support worthwhile community projects. The following list of those who have helped …
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1/13/26
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While on our “kids-free" trip to Iowa City in November, I got the idea that we should take the girls to Iowa City for a game. That night I looked at the schedule and saw the men played a …
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By Jenna Comes
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1/13/26
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The Schleswig Community School District Board of Directors hosted a legislative meeting and invited area superintendents and school board members to meet with local legislators on Wednesday, January …
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1/13/26
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Danika Alioth, Kylee Allen Max Babl, Charley Bahrke, Emily Barber, Cole Benson, Aubrey Berning, Will Berning, Aayla Blake, Teagan Blume, Jacob Bottjen, Kaitlyn Bottjen, Jaiden Boyle, Mya Boyle, Ryan …
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1/13/26
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January 19, 21, 23 Matter of Balance At the Mapleton Community Center an exercise class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for anyone 60 years young and up. Called “A Matter of Balance” this …
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1/13/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago January 14, 2016 The Mapleton Fire Department received a donation in the mail for $400 in memory of Norman Parker. The donation was sent from Ruth Lloyd of Omaha, …
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1/13/26
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The students at Mapleton Elementary came together to celebrate their second quarter reading accomplishments on Tuesday, January 6. The first grade students from Mrs. Hanson's class and Mrs. …
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1/8/26
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July ∙ Allyson Dirksen, a partner with Heidman Law, opened a law office in Mapleton starting in early July. The law business was previous owned by Tom Mohrhauser.
∙ The Charter Oak City Park …
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1/6/26
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Since Nina McMillen was a little girl, she has loved princesses. When she came up with the idea to open a consignment prom dress store, she said it was fitting to name it Cinderella’s Closet. …
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By Jenna Comes
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1/6/26
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When we went to Branson in the summer of 2024, I made the girls a book of activities for the car that included the license plate game. It was map of all 50 states. If they found a state on the …
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By Jenna Comes
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1/6/26
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Monona County and surrounding area thank you so very much for coming to the aid of the Mapleton Food Pantry. We had 35 families sign up to be adopted for Christmas and we had 35 ANGELS who adopted …
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1/6/26
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January 12, 14, 16 Matter of Balance At the Mapleton Community Center an exercise class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for anyone 60 years young and up. Called “A Matter of Balance” this …
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1/6/26
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They came from Sweden, California, Maine and North Dakota. They came from the neighbors up the road. The ones from Sweden were of thin, white air mail paper. Tiny red and blue stripes lined the …
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DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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1/6/26
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Gold Honor Roll 3.5 and above Gavin Amunson, Avery Bohlmann, Anna Burroughs, Zi’Lynn Freeman, Drew Goslar, Elizabeth Gran, Liam Gray, Teagan Gress, Naomi Heyne, Zach Hudson, Leah Keipe, Lydia …
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1/6/26
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As the hustle of daily life continues, the Monona County Conservation Board is reminding residents that a peaceful retreat is closer than they might think. Nestled within the county’s own parks are …
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1/6/26
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MVAO School Bard Meeting is Jan. 12
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Boardroom, Central Office, Mapleton AGENDA: I. Opening of Meeting A. Call to Order B. Roll Call and …
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1/6/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago January 7, 2016 Horn Memorial Hospital (HMH) in Ida Grove has released plans for a new $9 million Inpatient Unit building project. A capital fundraising …
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1/6/26
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T.P. Anderson & Co., P.C. has released an audit report on the Iowa County Treasurers E-Government Alliance. T.P. Anderson & Co., P.C. reported that the Alliance’s revenue totaled $3,381,456 …
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1/6/26
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Burgess Health Center is excited to announce that a retail pharmacy building is currently under construction on the Burgess campus! The new pharmacy building will be 4,200 square feet, providing …
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1/6/26
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This season of giving, Burgess Health Center is proud to receive a record-breaking donation of $819.26 from Bomgaars following their annual Ladies’ Night event held in early November, the largest …
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1/6/26
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The Stewardship Committee of the Loess Hills Alliance is soliciting proposals that protect, preserve and enhance the fragile native ecosystems of the Loess Hills for the future of the area's natural …
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1/6/26
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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host its annual Home Gardening Webinar Series, which will begin in January 2026 and end in March. Sessions will …
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1/6/26
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