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The Immanuel Lutheran Preschool in Schleswig have been busy with Fall activities from making spider hats, painting and decorating pumpkins to even examining the inside of pumpkins the preschool …
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11/11/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago November 12, 2015 Schleswig seventh grader Katie Hennings has been selected to perform with the Southwest Iowa Band Association (SWIBA) Honor Band. Katie is the daughter …
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11/11/25
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The results are in from the Nov. 4 City and School Board elections. Here are the unofficial results:
Mapleton Mayor: Brent Streck-167 votes Council At Large (Vote for 2): Travis …
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11/5/25
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The Mapleton Press is starting a special feature this week called, “Live Here, Shop Here.” The eight-week feature will run every week until December 25. As a small community newspaper, we …
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11/4/25
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There were many Halloween activities in the area from Downtown Trick-or-Treat/Halloween Party in the Park in Mapleton; Truck-or-Treat in Charter Oak and Schleswig; Halloween Party at the Ute Town and …
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11/4/25
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Bruce Burton, a Vietnam era Veteran, of Lincoln (formerly of Danbury), was selected to fly along with approximately 100 other veterans to Washington D.C. to view the memorials on October 6-8. Bruce …
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11/4/25
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Horn Memorial Hospital (HMH) announces the closure of its Home Health and Hospice services, effective Friday, December 12, 2025. The hospital will begin transferring current patients to other local …
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11/4/25
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Nomination papers for the office of Drainage District Trustee are available in the Drainage Office of the Monona County Courthouse in Onawa, Iowa. Listed as follows are the Drainage District and the …
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11/4/25
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We wanted to make everyone aware that at a recent meeting the council voted to increase water and sewer rates. While no one likes rate increases, we are trying to keep these as small as possible …
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11/4/25
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Nov. 10, 12, 14 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” …
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11/4/25
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The last exhibit of the Moorhead Cultural Center ended the year on November 2, as most people know. It will reopen May 2026. The center have had a great season this year with some 500 people who …
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11/4/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago November 5, 2015 Joseph Kovarna and Ali Boysen have been named All-State musicians. Kovarna was named to the 2015 All-State Band. He plays trombone. Boysen received 2015 …
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11/4/25
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Over the last few summers, MVAOCOU senior Joey Koithan would go to the football practice field to kick for fun. He even had his own tee. But the only time Joey had played football was back in 7th …
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By Jenna Comes
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11/3/25
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The Mapleton Elementary students attended their first quarter Reading Celebration on October 28. Mrs. Oberreuter shared with the students and staff about the many new books that our library gained …
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10/31/25
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Earlier this year, Josh Van Houten (Funeral Director and Owner of Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home) received his 20 year pin from the Iowa Funeral Directors Association. Josh has served in the …
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By Jenna Comes
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10/30/25
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United Bank of Iowa recently donated $2,000 to the Charter Oak-Ute Holiday Drive. This money was raised during United Bank of Iowa’s UNITED TOGETHER Makes the Difference Cause Day effort. The …
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10/29/25
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Don't Forget to Reset Your Clocks and Smoke Detectors on Saturday, Nov. 1
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10/29/25
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Helping Hands at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Mapleton dedicated 316 quilts on Sunday, Oct. 19. Most of there went to the Orphan Grain Train in Ida Grove to be shipped to disater area here in the …
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10/28/25
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On Saturday, October 18, the MVAO FFA held their 5th Annual Feed the Farmer. FFA members gathered at the school Saturday morning to pack meals and then hand deliver them to farmers in the fields. The …
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Emma Pithan, MVAO FFA Reporter
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10/28/25
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Area Briefs
Halloween activities Mapleton The Mapleton will host its annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 3:30-5 p.m. as businesses will be handing out candy. …
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10/28/25
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This November, in the spirit of gratitude and giving, LifeServe Blood Center is encouraging individuals to schedule an appointment to donate blood and support patients who depend on blood …
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10/28/25
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October is the month LWML celebrates its mission-to serve the Lord with gladness in charitable deeds and monetary giving. The LWML (Lutheran Women Missionary League) is recognized for its mite …
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10/28/25
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A new take on showing off the Loess Hills is by Jane Peterson of Anthon. Her view is on a piece of jewelry that has a pendant expressing the layers of the Hills with a red jewel setting on it. …
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10/28/25
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The MVAOCOU high school students showed their support by wearing pink and raising money for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The Rams Student Council raised funds …
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10/28/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago Oct. 29, 2015 MVAO senior Emilee Fundermann and junior Karlee Wolf placed in the top 15 at the State Cross Country Qualifying Meet at Hawarden on Thursday, Oct. 22, …
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10/28/25
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