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Charter Oak Boosters - The Charter Oak Boosters are led by Freddie and Shirleen Jepsen, Deb Kuhlmann, and Fred and Jessica Jepsen. They meet the first Sunday of the month (except February) at 6:30 p.m. at the Charter Oak Community Building. The Charter Oak Boosters are very involved with Charter Oak Achievement Days and particpate at the Crawford County Fair and the 4-County Fair. Currently the group did a food drive for Crawford County TAP. Members of the Charter Oak Boosters spans from five school districts. Memebers pictured above - Front Row: Easton Goslar, Gracyn Nemitz, Jacob Sorensen, Charlotte Staley, Finn Green, Dixon Vogt, Cole Dorale, Ben Klinker, Dallas Lavender, Charlee Lavender, Eli Nemitz, Sofia Jepsen, Teagen Gress and Cheyenne Vogt. Back Row: Derek Jepsen, Liam Green, Gavin Amunson, Mia Staley, Michael Sorensen, Samantha Sorensen, Tajel Jepsen, Claire Schumacher, and Brianna Klockgether.

National 4-H Week: 4-H Youth are Beyond Ready

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. 4-H programs reach nearly six million … more

10/8/25

Josh Schaben (left) and his dad, Bryce Schaben (right) accepted an award from the South Dakota Game and Park at their Fall Conservation Conference.

In the right place at the right time

Back in June, Josh and Bailey Schaben went to South Dakota with Josh’s parents for a long weekend of camping and fishing. On their last day, after a few hours on the water, they decided to head … more

10/7/25

TUG OF WAR

The Charter Oak-Ute students got to take part in MVAOCOU pep rally during Homecoming week. The students got to show off their muscles while competing in the Tug of War competition. more

10/7/25

An Item in the Museum - Drug Store

History of the Pharmacy in Mapleton McHenry & Barrett Drug Store 1877-1878 McHenry & Griffin Drug Store 1878 Griffin & Williams Drug Store 1878-1881 Griffin Pharmacy 1881-1992 Maier … more

10/7/25

These are two pictures that were cutout of the Carroll Times Herld newspaper from one of my high school volleyball games. I have a whole book of newspaper clippings.

A View from the Hill…National Newspaper Week

It is National Newspaper Week (Oct. 5-11) and we at the Mapleton Press would like to thank our readers and customers for their support this year. With a small staff, it is hard to cover everything … more

By Jenna Comes | 10/7/25

Vivian and Morgan participated in Share the Fun at the Clay County Fair.

A View from the Hill…National 4-H Week-Share the Fun

As you know by now, 4-H had an important impact on me growing up. I learned lots of "life learning experiences" like Nancy McGrain calls them. This year, I'm writing about an event I … more

By Jenna Comes | 10/7/25

MVAO School Board Public Hearing and Board Meeting is Oct. 13

Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Middle School Library, Anthon, IA, 110 West Division Street 51004 AGENDA FOR PUBLIC HEARING Call to Order for Public Hearing B. Roll Call and … more

10/7/25

One More Special Picture from Homecoming

The Mapleton Press wanted to share one more special picture from MVAOCOU Homecoming. After being crowned Homecoming King, Jerell Dean-Byas took a picture with his Grandpa, Leo Dean. Leo was also the … more

10/7/25

Donation to Students

Linda Petersen, from Soldier, demonstrated using her loom and yarn and donated hats to students in Mrs. Gran's second grade classroom. more

10/7/25

Johnny Appleseed Day

Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Gran’s 2nd grade class at MVAO-Mapleton Elementary learned about Johnny Appleseed. They read a story and enjoyed an apple under the tree to celebrate Johnny Appleseed day … more

10/7/25

Area Briefs for Oct. 9

October 11 “Join 4-H” Carnival On Saturday, Oct. 11, from 3-5 p.m., you won’t want to miss coming to the “Join 4-H” Carnival at the West Monona High School gym in Onawa. … more

10/7/25

Absentee Voting for Nov. 4 City/School Election

Any person unable to get to the polls on November 4, 2025 may absentee vote in the Auditor's office beginning October 15, 2025. The last day to request a ballot to be mailed is October 20, 2025. The … more

10/7/25

Voter Pre-Registration for Nov. 4 City/School Election

The deadline for pre-registering to vote for the upcoming City & School Election is Monday, October 20, 2025. The Commissioner of Elections, Peggy A. Rolph, advises that the Auditor’s … more

10/7/25

CCMH opens mental health program for older adults

Crawford County Memorial Hospital has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with … more

10/7/25

Maple Valley Homecoming 1975 Queen-Jane Forbes and King-Doug Denny

Years Ago for October 9

Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago October 8, 2015 ‘We dedicate this garden in the hope that its beauty will comfort us. May it be a place where laughter will allow us to rise above our troubles … more

10/7/25

Front Row: Mandy Lander, Rachel Martian-Home Health/Hospice Director, Cindy Kuhlmann, and Molly Thoeming. Back Row: Clint Broer, Justin Hummelgaard-Director of Clinic Operations, Bobbi Johnson-Foundation Director, and Josh Lander-Director of Physical Therapy.

Burgess Health Center Team Members honored with Guardian Angel Awards

Burgess Health Center is excited to share that four of our employees were honored with Guardian Angel Awards on National Guardian Angel Day, October 2. Rachel Martian, Director of Home Health and … more

10/6/25

Information for Nov. 4 City/School Election

Absentee Voting for Nov. 4 City/School Election Any person unable to get to the polls on November 4, 2025 may absentee vote in the Auditor's office beginning October 15, 2025. The last day to … more

10/3/25

The MVAOCOU cheerleaders led a cheer during the Homecoming All School Pep Rally.

MVAOCOU Homecoming 2025

It was a busy week as MVAOCOU celebrated Homecoming 2025. From coronation to the parade to all school pep rally. MVAOCOU capped it off with a big win on the football field. more

9/30/25

Monona Country Historical Preservation Society Lost Towns…Grant Center

In 1853 J.D. Woodward moved to Grant Township from Vermont. He was an extensive land owner and owned property in Onawa. He was known as “Petty.” J.D. Woodward was more of a hunter and … more

9/30/25

4-H Storywalk and Carnival for National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week, October 5-11, is a week to highlight 4-H. Building a ready generation in a world of change, 4-H equips youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. … more

9/30/25

The girls loved looking at the homemade Barbie clothes.

A View from the Hill…Trip to the Clay County Fair

In between Saturday volleyball and Sunday volleyball, we squeezed in a Comes Girls Road Trip to the Clay County Fair in Spencer a couple weekends ago. I hadn't been to the Clay County Fair since I … more

By Jenna Comes | 9/30/25

Workshop to Highlight Soil Health Benefits of Livestock Integration

Agriculture and conservation professionals, farmers, landowners and students are invited to attend a regional training focused on the science, management and soil health benefits of integrating … more

9/30/25

Charter Oak Yard of the Month for September

Charter Oak Development Committee would like to recognize Gunner and Emily Cornelius as Yard of the Month for September. This home has a beautiful array of flowers, plants and lawn decoration that … more

9/30/25

Celebrate the Hills Opens

5” The opening day was September 26, with the closing date of November 2. There are many interesting and different concepts depicted in many medias. You will have to see these to … more

9/30/25

Area Briefs from Oct. 2

Area Briefs October 2 Keys to Dementia Prevention Class Burgess Public Health will be offering their Keys to Dementia Prevention class at the Fisher-Whiting Memorial Library this fall. Sessions … more

9/30/25