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Denver Hoskins MVAOCOU HS Special Education Denver Hoskins graduated from Iowa State last December after completing his student teaching at MVAOCOU High School with Mr. Burger. Following graduation, …
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9/1/26
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It had been eight years since our family last visited the Iowa State Fair, the year the Comes Family received their Century Farm award. Morgan had the opportunity this year to participate in …
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By Jenna Comes
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9/1/26
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Note from Mayor Brent Streck - Installed in mid-August were three more speed signs as you enter into Mapleton. These last three were paid for, provided and installed by the Iowa DOT. We received a …
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9/1/26
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She made it look so easy! Long slim fingers encircled the white orbs. Two, three, even four at a time, Mom transferred the eggs from the straw-lined metal nests to the straw-lined metal pail. I stood …
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DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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9/1/26
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The Fisher Whiting Memorial Library, located at 609 Courtright St. in Mapleton, has some exciting programs coming up in September, with activities for local children and an opportunity for the …
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9/1/26
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The Friends of the Soldier, Iowa Library would like to thank the Monona County Community Partners Foundation (MCCPF) for the last grant money received. The grant money along with money from the …
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9/1/26
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Summer is over, it’s hard to believe that school has started again! The Schleswig Library hopes everyone had a wonderful summer and made some great memories. The summer reading program had a …
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9/1/26
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Angie Schrunk, Senior Vice President of Agricultural Services, announced the following promotion: Rachel Kenny has been named Ag Services Officer at Security National Bank. In this role, …
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9/1/26
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Guest Night at Christian Women Connect will feature a special guest that will appeal to both men and women as he shares the story of “Peaks and Valleys” in his career, the lessons learned from …
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9/1/26
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September 3-4 Iowa 99-Iowa County Bible Reading Marathon A historical event is taking place across Iowa that will give us an opportunity to publicly “magnify” the only inspired Word of God. In …
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9/1/26
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“Nature Inspired Art ” by Shirley Konz, Panora, IA is on display at the Moorhead Cultural Center. “I began painting in the 1980’s, working primarily with oils on canvas as well as on a …
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9/1/26
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Hope begins with one simple act. Every blood donation is more than a unit of blood-it's reassurance for a family, strength for a patient, and a second chance for someone facing a medical emergency. …
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9/1/26
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that dozens of projects in communities across Iowa will receive nearly $17.5 million in …
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9/1/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago September 1, 2016 A special timeline was published of the Schleswig School’s new gymnasium/fitness center project. The first community meeting was held on October …
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9/1/26
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The Charter Oak-Ute Class of 2006 started planning their class reunion months ago and originally planned to spend a day in Omaha. Those plans quickly changed when they realized the Ortner …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/25/26
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While the recycling bins are being removed from communities in Monona County for the time being, this doesn’t mean residents have to stop recycling. It also doesn’t mean the work stops for the …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/25/26
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The 2026-2027 school year got underway at MVAO, MVAOCOU, Charter Oak-Ute, and Schleswig. We wish everyone a great school year. Make sure to look in Mapleton Press for all your school news.
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8/25/26
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High school students with the Ortner Scholarship Foundation helped with a number of events in August. On Saturday, August 1, the students helped with a number of different activities during the …
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8/25/26
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Protecting savings and assets becomes increasingly important as people age, and unfortunately, older adults can be attractive targets for fraudsters. The Charter Oak Public Library is partnering with …
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8/25/26
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August 31, Sept. 2, 4 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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8/25/26
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The Mapleton Legion Auxiliary met on August 6. Cindy opened the meeting with seven members present. Minutes and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. Cindy has our packets to pickup in …
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8/25/26
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Every two seconds, someone’s life relies on a blood transfusion. Those in need range from burn victims to surgery patients to those fighting deadly diseases. This September, we honor those fighting …
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8/25/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago August 25, 2016 The 12th Annual Ortner Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament was held July 30 at Willow Vale Golf Course in Mapleton. Proceeds from the tournament go …
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8/25/26
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The Mapleton Major Pee Wees won the American Legion Youth Class A State Championship on Sunday, August 1, 1976 with a 6-1 win over Harlan. Steve Ingram's four hitter backed by 3 home runs paved the …
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8/25/26
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As August progresses and gardens across Iowa reach their peak, home gardeners face an important task: harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity. Proper timing not only improves flavor and …
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8/25/26
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