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For the fourth consecutive year, Ryan Brenner of Mapleton won the Overall Showmanship title at the Monona County Fair.
Brenner has won the senior beef showmanship competition each year during …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/5/26
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8/5/26
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Dear MVAO Community, On Monday, August 3, the MVAO Community School Board of Education hosted a public hearing to share a proposed plan for improvements to our high school athletic complex. The …
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From the Desk of Jeff Thelander, MVAO Superintendent:
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8/5/26
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The Ricketts Community Club held their second annual Appreciation Volunteer BBQ (held for all tractor pull volunteers) on Sunday, July 26 at the Ricketts Community Center. Bruce and Cindi Paulsen and …
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8/5/26
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First Security Bank recently donated $10,000 to new grandstand project at the Monona County Fairgrounds. A fire destroyed the longstanding grandstand structure earlier this year. With lots of …
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8/5/26
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This summer the World Cup has been like the Olympics in our house. I watched more soccer this summer than I have ever watched in my life. Brooke always seemed to have a game on the TV plus it …
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By Jenna Comes
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8/5/26
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The State Library of Iowa announced that the Fisher Whiting Memorial Library in Mapleton has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in "In Service to Iowa: Public Library …
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8/5/26
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Cindy called the meeting to order on July 2 with eight members present. Minutes and treasurers report were read and approved. Cindy commented on the Food Pantry. We had a special guest speaker on …
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8/5/26
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August 9 Westbrick Softball League Reunion A 50 Year Reunion of players in the Westbrick Softball League will be held Sunday, August 9, at Washington Park, Denison. The event will begin at 3 p.m. …
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8/5/26
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Local crafters are coming in with their exciting exhibits for our Craft Exhibit starting August 7th through September 20th. Crafters included are "Imagination to Creation" Cheryl Reynolds from …
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8/5/26
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• Date: Monday, August 10th, 2026 • Time: 7:00 PM • Place: Media Center, MVAO Middle School, Anthon, Iowa AGENDA: I. Opening of Meeting A. Call to Order B. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum: …
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8/5/26
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Registration Day: TWO options to register!
OPTION 1: In-Person Registration Day When: Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: MVAOCOU High School Commons or Anthon Building Office Middle …
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8/5/26
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Front Row: Charlie Weed, Colt Gray, Rodrigo Godina, London Bernholtz, Grayson Quintero, Wrenley Thoreson, Veronica Brouillette, Addie Weinbrant, Kallen Nitt, and Ivy Christophersen. Back Row: Reese …
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8/5/26
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South Dakota State University announces Cadence Koenigs of Mapleton,, has graduated following the spring 2026 semester. Koenigs graduated with a Bachelor of Science from SDSU's College of Education …
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8/5/26
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LifeServe Blood Center is calling on eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood immediately, after weeks of significant declines in donations have led to concerning shortages. Right now, …
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8/5/26
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Crawford County Beef Producers served steak sandwiches as RAGBRAI started in Onawa on July 18. One hundred percent of the proceeds from their sales will go towards purchasing young cows to place …
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8/5/26
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Applications are open for the fall 2026 Garden Academy cohort, a required training for anyone who would like to become an Iowa Master Gardener. Garden Academy will be offered in 34 counties this …
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8/5/26
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Mapleton Press
10 Years Ago August 4 Schleswig’s new gymnasium held its first event Friday and Saturday, July 22-23. The Schleswig Youth Rec program hosted a volleyball camp for students in …
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8/5/26
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As American celebrates the 250th Anniversary, the Schroeder family from Schleswig honored both the country’s heritage and their family’s deep roots in Crawford County (which is celebrating 175 …
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By Jenna Comes
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7/29/26
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At just 5’1” and 109 pounds, “Little Donna Albers” was a force at the mound. When Iowa launched its first girls high school softball season in 1955, one Battle Creek senior, Donna Albers, …
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Submitted by Heidi Reed at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
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7/29/26
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The Mapleton Food Panty is in the process of moving into a new location just next doors. The new location is 319 Main Street in Mapleton (former Avenue of Style building). Hours are Monday from 9-11 …
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By Jenna Comes
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7/29/26
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The Schleswig Junior Golf Tournament was held Monday, July 20, at the Schleswig Golf Course under the direction of Pam Gronau and Janet Lafrentz. Twenty four young people participated in the …
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7/29/26
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The Charter Oak-Ute class of 1976 held their 50 year reunion on July 11, 2026. Those attending were - Front Row: Cindy (Gosch) Nepper, Debbie (Hageman) Deiber, Peggy (Staley) Archer, and Brenda …
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7/29/26
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July 29 Balloon Animals at Danbury Library Have you ever dreamed of learning how to make balloon animals? The Cord Memorial Library in Danbury can make your dream come true on Wednesday, July 29 at …
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7/29/26
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The Poster displaying the Flags of the 50 States and all the past Presidents are among the unique items on display at the Moorhead Cultural Center in Moorhead. There are only two weekends left to …
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7/29/26
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