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MVAO completes improvement projects over the summer
While the students and staff were enjoying their summer, a number of improvements were completed for the 2026-2027 school year.
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8/25/26
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Despite the weather, Ute Fun Days had lots of activities during this year’s celebration.
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8/25/26
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God’s Little House in Mapleton is a unique house you don’t see in many towns. God’s Little House is open to anyone in need that is looking for housing for a short period of time. It is safe and …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/25/26
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Revenue Purpose Statement On Tuesday, September 8, voters in the MVAO Community School District will be asked to vote on the district’s Revenue Purpose Statement Extension. The Revenue Purpose …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/25/26
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First Security Bank is helping support students at Mapleton Elementary with a generous grant to the school’s Snack Program. The donation will help ensure students have access to nutritious snacks …
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8/25/26
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The Fisher Whiting Memorial Library is still working toward an exciting addition that will provide much-needed space for programs, events, and community gatherings—and we need your help to make it …
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Anni Paulsen, Director
Fisher Whiting Memorial Library
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8/25/26
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On August 9, the Westbrick Softball League held a 50 year reunion in Denison at Washington Park as past players, families and local leagues gathered. Some former players wore their old uniforms while …
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8/25/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago August 18, 2016 Francis Hahn of Mapleton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during the National Old-Time Country Music Festival held in Le Mars Aug. 29 through …
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8/20/26
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As the 2026-2027 school year is about get underway, some changes are coming to middle school athletics at MVAO and Charter Oak-Ute.
MVAO and COU to share more middle school sports Starting in …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/12/26
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Ute Fun Days 2026, an annual celebration sponsored by the Ute Community Club, will start on Friday, Aug. 14 and kicks off with the parade and features some new events this year. The parade will start …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/12/26
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Hills Art & More, Not Your Typical Art Tour is being organized by and for artists as a self-guided tour through parts of the beautiful central Loess Hills. According to their website: Our Mission …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/12/26
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The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present David Colbert of Danbury as a 2026 Iowa State Fair "Iowan of the Day" on Friday, August 21. For decades, …
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8/12/26
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Back in 2013, when the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus last came to Mapleton, I went to the circus alone to take pictures for the newspaper. I remember seeing people of all ages at the show as …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/12/26
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August 14 Soldier Library to host Ethan Blue The Soldier Library will be hosting Ethan Blue on Friday, August 14 at 10 a.m. Come meet Ethan and look and learn about fossils both from the …
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8/12/26
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“TROUT WOODCRAFTS” is one of the exciting exhibits starting at the Center August 7 through September 20. They have grown from just Omaha to a second location in Sergeant Bluff. Their history …
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8/12/26
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The Fisher Whiting Memorial Library invites the community to attend two free educational programs this August at the library, located at 609 Courtright Street in Mapleton. On Thursday, August 13, at …
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8/12/26
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Voter pre-registration for Special Election
The deadline for pre-registering to vote for the upcoming MVAO Community School District Special Election is Monday, August 24, 2026. Please call the …
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8/12/26
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The Monona County Soil and Water Conservation have announced the winners from their booth at the Monona County Fair. Harper Stratman won the toy tractor that was donated by Dean Lord. Aaron Eckert, …
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8/12/26
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2026 Fair Royalty Little Princesses: Miss Congeniality: Evie Sturgill Little Princess: Kiley Selig First Runner Up: Harper Young Queens: Miss Congeniality: Haley Jensen Queen: Claire Smallwood First …
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8/12/26
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The Mapleton Press found this interesting article that was published in the newspaper on Thursday, June 3, 1976.
Who are those men who patrol the county roads and towns of Monona County every …
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8/12/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago August 11, 2016 Six Iowa farm families, including the Dorale family of Charter Oak and the Lundell family of Kiron, will be recognized as recipients of 2016 Way We …
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8/12/26
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Crawford County Extension Council, will soon begin the process to fill five seats on the council. The elected council is the grassroots governing body …
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8/12/26
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The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, has finalized its policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under …
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8/12/26
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The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, has finalized its policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under …
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8/12/26
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