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Ashton was established in Section 28 & 29 of Ashton Township in 1854. In 1855 Ashton had laid out the town in 49 blocks. Each block had 14 lots and 13 outlets. Ashton was the first county seat. …
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6/4/25
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6/4/25
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I went to my first high school State Track Meet when I was in third grade. The weather was miserable (cold and rainy). We watched a coworker of my dad’s daughter run the 400 meter dash and the …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/4/25
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The World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be coming to Dunlap on Saturday, June 7. Dunlap Livestock found out about two years ago they would be hosting the 2025 event. “We think …
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By Jenna Comes
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6/4/25
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The MVAOCOU Class of 2025 was presented their diploma, awards, and scholarships on May 20 during commencement. Eighteen of these seniors received a scholarship from the Ortner Scholarship Foundation. …
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6/4/25
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Anton was born in Denmark on January 27, 1887. He was the third of seven children. As a young man he served in the Danish Army and learned the blacksmith trade. He left Denmark in 1911 and went on to …
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6/4/25
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This Friday through Sunday, the Dow House in Dow City will be the site of all kinds of activities for children and adults alike for the Dow House Rendezvous. The public is welcome. Traders will have …
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6/4/25
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The Top 10 Fundraisers for the American Heart Association at Mapleton Elementary got a chance to spray some special guess. Raleigh Weber, Mrkynlee Yockey, Trista Ohlmeier and Ava Kovarna have been …
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6/4/25
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The rural farm family and community live, work and grow in a unique environment. The setting offers special hazards unlike any other work site. Children and parents are exposed to hazards on the farm …
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6/4/25
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Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded each spring to area high school seniors and first-year college students that wish to pursue a career in a health-related field. The 2025 recipients are: Rylee …
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6/4/25
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The 2025 United State Academic Decathlon Nationals took place on May 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. More than 500 students from the United Stated competed. The Academic Decathlon team …
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6/4/25
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Mapleton Press 10 Years Ago June 4, 2015 Norman Petersen and Lloyd (Swede) Aronson were presented with certificates honoring their 60 years of continuous membership in the American Legion. The awards …
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6/4/25
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Feature stories are my favorite type of stories to write. When I started at the Mapleton Press, I didn’t write a lot but as I got to know the community, I started writing more and more. Now, I …
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5/28/25
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On Jace Henderson’s final throw of his high school career, he won a State title. His throw of 174 feet 1 inch won the Class 2A Discus title on Friday, May 23 at the State Track Meet held at …
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By Jenna Comes
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5/28/25
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Charter Oak-Ute fourth grade student Casey Skarin was honored earlier this month as a Kindest Kid in America. Kindest Kid in America is a tour of speakers that visit schools to talk about being kind. …
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By Jenna Comes
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5/28/25
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The summer library program at the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton will begin on Friday, May 30 (this will be the day to register). Registrations will be taken on other days if you cannot …
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5/28/25
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Charter Oak-Ute Summer Meals Charter Oak-Ute Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for …
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5/28/25
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Monona County Extension will be offering several camp opportunities this summer to keep young people from being bored. These camps are for youth that have completed 4th-12th grade. There is a limit …
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5/28/25
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The Lake Riders Saddle Club of Lake View held its First Fun Day of the year on May 4 at the clubgrounds. The winners for the day were: Senior Division: Lyli Morgan - Schleswig – 1st place Barry …
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5/28/25
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Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. released an audit report on Schleswig Community School District in Schleswig.
Financial Highlights: The District's revenues totaled $4,439,501 for the year …
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5/28/25
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago May 28, 2015 The Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto Rams capped an amazing season with several outstanding performances on the state’s biggest state at the Iowa High …
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5/28/25
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The MVAOCOU Class of 2025 received their diplomas during commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18.
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5/21/25
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The MVAOCOU track team qualified a school record 14 events (eight boys events/six girls events) for the Class 2A Iowa State Track meet. It was an exciting State Qualifying Meet in Ogden on Thursday, …
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By Jenna Comes
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5/21/25
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MVAOCOU senior Kael Hamann, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony …
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5/21/25
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MVAOCOU junior Aiden LeClair was selected for the 2025 Class 1A/2A All State Jazz Band. as second-chair trombone. The All-State Jazz was held May 14-15. “Aiden has grown tremendously as a young …
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5/21/25
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