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Schleswig VFW met on September 8 with 18 members present. Meeting was at Judy Strandburg’s place. Enjoyed a meal there with members bringing side dishes. All was delicious. Pam called the …
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9/16/25
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On July 31, the Loess Hills Garden Club visited the Willkommen Freunde Holstein mural. They had lunch at Kelly Boysen's greenhouse. BBQ sandwiches, salads, and refreshments were served. A garden tour …
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9/16/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago September 17, 2015 Homecoming coronation was held on Monday, Sept. 14, and Marvin Gaines and Alison Boysen were crowned 2015 MVAO Homecoming King and Queen. Kristen …
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9/16/25
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This June, I participated in the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. Myself and other FFA members in the surrounding area drove to Ames to get on the charter bus at 3:30 p.m, which …
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By Emma Pithan, FFA Reporter
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9/15/25
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What is Artificial Intelligence Unplugged? Eleven 3rd-6th graders had a 24-hour adventure with activities on August 6-7 at Camp Nebowa at Blue Lake discovering Artificial Intelligence Unplugged for …
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9/12/25
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Schleswig Calf Show Days celebration gets underway on Friday, Sept. 12 when the Midway opens at 3:30 p.m. and will feature rides and games for all ages by the McDermott Family Midway. Registration …
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9/10/25
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What started as something small has grown into something so special for Taylor and Trevor Renner and their family. Back in April, the couple was looking forward to the warmer weather and chatted …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/9/25
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Posted on Sept. 4
A few people have reached out asking about what new lights would cost at the new pickleball courts. What is currently there is very old and non energy efficient metal halide …
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9/9/25
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Bingo Organizers: Schleswig Community Club-Laura Ernst Friday: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Larry Abbe, Jerry Ernst, Ryan Boettger, Scott March, Al Weiss; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Matt Riessen, Denim Schechinger, Garrett …
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9/9/25
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Dear Editor: As we head into harvest, as a farmer, I would like to remind ALL drivers to please be on the lookout for farm machinery on the roads. A few simple tips can make everyone’s drive …
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9/9/25
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Thank a veteran! Schleswig VFW Auxiliary #3930 will be distributing Poppies during the Schleswig Calf Days Celebration. Please consider a generous donation when the ladies approach you. On Thursday …
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9/9/25
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The MVAO Class of 1995 held their 30th class reunion on August 30. They enjoyed a tour of the “new” and “old” high school buildings given by Keith Robinson as well as a tour …
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9/9/25
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September 15, 17, 19 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 …
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9/9/25
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The Moorhead Cultural Center along with the Loess Hills Hospitality Gift Shop are rolling out the RED CARPET for all Red Hat Ladies and all hat lovers to enjoy the unique hat display at the Cultural …
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9/9/25
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The Mapleton Public Library is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a special class, KEYS to Dementia Prevention, offered through Burgess Public Health. The program will run from September 18 …
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9/9/25
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This summer, Alva and Ruth Lill had some special vistiors as their grandson, Jacob, and great-grandsons, Lawan and River, visited from Kentucky. The family stopped by the Mapleton Park for a …
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9/9/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago Sept. 10, 2015 MVAO Homecoming Senior Queen and King Candidates are Marissa Ferris, Marvin Gaines, Ashley Drenkhahn, Kyle Drees, Alison Boysen, Conor Collins, …
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9/9/25
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The City of Soldier always had in the back of their minds that they needed to update their playground. “The swing set and merry-go round were moved from the school when it was torn down. Ron …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/8/25
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MVAO FFA took their summer trip from June 28 through July 7. Pull out your atlas and follow along as you read about their trip. The FFA Members who went on the summer trip were Renee Oberreuter, …
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By Emma Pithan
MVAO FFA, Reporter
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9/5/25
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UPDATE: The "new to us" 62B is now in service. The Mapleton Ambulance would like to thank to everyone for their donations to help make this possible!
At the Mapleton Ambulance meeting on August …
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9/4/25
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Flowers are Vera Hoskins’ therapy. The family had considered starting flower gardens in 2024, but their daughter, Katie’s health was a full time job for Vera. Katie had a double lung …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/3/25
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Big improvements are visible in the Charter Oak Arboretum and City Park, thanks to the Keep Iowa Beautiful organization, Diamond Vogel Paints, and the hard work of Wayne Neumann and volunteers from …
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9/2/25
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After months and months of behind the scene work, Mapleton Mayor Brent Streck announced in a Facebook post on Friday, Aug. 29 the concept for a new Mapleton Event Center. “This is something I …
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9/2/25
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With kids back in school and summer winding down, I want to take a minute to thank the staff at the Mapleton swimming pool for a great summer. My family was one of the last ones to leave the …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/2/25
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During a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair, Pauline Zima from Monona County and Annette Boeck from Crawford County were inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame was …
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9/2/25
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