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Members of Iowa’s largest general farm organization gathered at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines in mid-December to celebrate the achievements of 100 county Farm …
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1/6/26
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The Monona County Libraries are partnering together to help residents Beat the Winter Blues this winter with a fun, community-focused program designed to keep people active and connected during the …
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1/2/26
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January 2025 Four MVAOCOU seniors, Ava Kovarna, Makynlee Yockey, Trista Ohlmeier and Braleigh Weber spend their afternoons in the Mapleton Elementary as part of Work Base Learning helping the younger …
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12/31/25
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Around the community this semester, you might has seen MVAOCOU high school seniors working at local businesses. These seniors have been gaining experience through the school’s Work-Based Learning …
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By Jenna Comes
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12/31/25
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On December 7, the MVAO FFA held the Jacket and Degree Ceremony. There was a meal served and the ceremony to follow. FFA jackets were given to first-year new members. The members who received their …
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By Emma Pithan, MVAO FFA Reporter
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12/31/25
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The students at Charter Oak-Ute Elementary school attended their second quarter Reading Celebration on Friday, Dec. 12. Ms. TenEyck's second grade class kicked off the assembly with a reading of …
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12/31/25
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I have received emails in the past from the Iowa Newspaper Association about volunteering to help judge other states' newspaper awards. With little kids and a busy schedule, I decided not to …
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By Jenna Comes
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12/31/25
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January 5, 7, 9 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 class …
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12/31/25
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“Hey, DeAnn, come help me wrap presents. You are way better at it than I am.” My brother did not like to wrap presents, so once I was old enough to wield a scissors, this scene occurred every …
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DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/31/25
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The induction of the new National Honor Society members and a small reception were held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the MVAOCOU Commons. To become an NHS member, students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and …
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12/31/25
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The Monona County Community Partners Foundation (MCCPF), an affiliate of the Siouxland Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and units of local …
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12/31/25
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Kick off the new year by observing National Blood Donor Month and saving lives! Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion. Those life-saving procedures would not be possible …
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12/31/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago December 31, 2015 The 4-H “Coders” traveled to Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City on Saturday, Dec. 5. The team participated in the FIRST LEGO League …
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12/31/25
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After working at Charter Oak-Ute school for 35.5 years, secretary Kim Creese is retiring at the end of the semester. Creese served at the Junior High and High School secretary from 1990 to 2012 and …
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By Jenna Comes
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12/23/25
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As the holiday activities are wrapping up, the Mapleton Press thanks everyone for making this community a wonderful place to be at the holidays and all year.
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12/23/25
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The Mapleton Rotary Club will be dissolving at the end of 2025. Can, plastic bottle, and glass bottle redemption will be suspended from January 20, 2026 through March 20, 2026. Please do not bring …
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12/23/25
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For the past 2008 years, Sioux City has been the site of the women's NAIA volleyball tournament. I heard from a friend as part of the tournament there was a youth volleyball clinic. I found out after …
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By Jenna Comes
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12/23/25
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Just one more to go! Green vinyl branches hook nicely into a circle anchored at the center. They fan out at the bottom, leaning into a large metal ring. Once assembled, the branches, the tree top and …
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DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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12/23/25
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The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa, which includes the community foundations in Audubon, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page and Shelby counties, is pleased to …
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12/23/25
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In this week’s Mapleton Press, you will see our special Christmas Letters to Santa/Christmas stories (and more next week). We love to feature the students letters/stories each year. It has been a …
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By Jenna Comes
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12/23/25
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Crawford County Farm Bureau received the County Award of Excellence during Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th annual meeting held Dec. 9-10 in Des Moines. This designation recognizes county Farm …
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12/23/25
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The Ron Kuhlmann Memorial Farm Toy Show was held on Dec. 14 in Charter Oak. All proceeds go to Charter Oak Achievement Days.
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12/23/25
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The Charter Oak CCD class presented a heartfelt Nativity scene during their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 16, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak. The program was led by Julie …
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12/23/25
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The Charter Oak Achievers 4-H Club went shopping for two kids for Christmas and a donation of non-perishable food items to donate to the Mapleton Food Bank
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12/23/25
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Senior Spotlight…Mia Uhl
Parents: Chad & Randi Uhl Activities at MVAOCOU: Student Council, FFA, BPA, FCCLA, NHS, Gold Club, and class officer. What will you miss most about being a Ram: I …
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12/23/25
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